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Local Food Scene
Local restaurant with great curated menu and hand crafted cocktails. Live music inside bar half of building that adds to the atmosphere and doesn't distract from having conversations. Tables outside on sidewalk to enjoy the summer.
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Bistro 197
197 W 1st StLocal restaurant with great curated menu and hand crafted cocktails. Live music inside bar half of building that adds to the atmosphere and doesn't distract from having conversations. Tables outside on sidewalk to enjoy the summer.
Small curated menu with chef inspired recipes and best red sangria around. Tables outside on sidewalk and building adjacent to the art deco style Oswego Movie Theater.
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La Parrilla
24 W 2nd StSmall curated menu with chef inspired recipes and best red sangria around. Tables outside on sidewalk and building adjacent to the art deco style Oswego Movie Theater.
Local legend immediately down the road from SUNY Oswego College. Seafood, hot dogs, burgers and famous Texas hot sauce. Right on Lake Ontario with picnic tables available to enjoy the summer.
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Rudy's Lakeside Drive-In
78 Co Rte 89Local legend immediately down the road from SUNY Oswego College. Seafood, hot dogs, burgers and famous Texas hot sauce. Right on Lake Ontario with picnic tables available to enjoy the summer.
Cam's Pizzeria
31 W Bridge StBest NY style pizza around! Order a slice or a whole pie to take home.
Sandwiches, paninis, soups and all types of salads make this cafe a great choice for lunch. The pastries & cakes are top notch and change daily.
Port City Cafe & Bakery
209 W 1st StSandwiches, paninis, soups and all types of salads make this cafe a great choice for lunch. The pastries & cakes are top notch and change daily.
Seasonal dinner menu that is top notch including speciality wood fired pizzas. Foodies will appreciate this local favorite. Great views of the Oswego River from the huge windows in back in this historic downtown building.
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Red Sun Fire Roasting Co
207 W 1st StSeasonal dinner menu that is top notch including speciality wood fired pizzas. Foodies will appreciate this local favorite. Great views of the Oswego River from the huge windows in back in this historic downtown building.
Local handmade chocolate & candy store with a rich history in a downtown Oswego location. In 1935 my grandparents, Ray and Gladys, started a candy business on West Seneca Street, making hard candy suckers.
The broad smiling face suckers they called "The Man in the Moon" were sold wholesale throughout the state. With a hand press that would mold 3 at a time, they made 1000 suckers per day.
The suckers were popular, but without the means to purchase more automated equipment, Ray and Gladys were unable to expand production and reluctantly closed the business.
It was 10 years later, in 1946, that they were able to realize their dream to open a candy business and make it a success. Oddly, "The Man in the Moon" sucker was not made again, and the hand press was set aside, almost forgotten.
It is an honor to carry on the candy making business, with many of the recipes my grandparents used up to 70 years ago. I use only quality products to make the finest candy in the tradition of a long-ago era.
As a tribute to my grandparents, I have named my business Man in the Moon Candies, and like them, I have a dream of making quality candy for a new generation.
Man in the Moon Candies
192 W 1st StLocal handmade chocolate & candy store with a rich history in a downtown Oswego location. In 1935 my grandparents, Ray and Gladys, started a candy business on West Seneca Street, making hard candy suckers.
The broad smiling face suckers they called "The Man in the Moon" were sold wholesale throughout the state. With a hand press that would mold 3 at a time, they made 1000 suckers per day.
The suckers were popular, but without the means to purchase more automated equipment, Ray and Gladys were unable to expand production and reluctantly closed the business.
It was 10 years later, in 1946, that they were able to realize their dream to open a candy business and make it a success. Oddly, "The Man in the Moon" sucker was not made again, and the hand press was set aside, almost forgotten.
It is an honor to carry on the candy making business, with many of the recipes my grandparents used up to 70 years ago. I use only quality products to make the finest candy in the tradition of a long-ago era.
As a tribute to my grandparents, I have named my business Man in the Moon Candies, and like them, I have a dream of making quality candy for a new generation.
Terrific ice cream right on the shore of Lake Ontario immediately down the road from SUNY Oswego & Rudy's Lakeside diner. You can also swim off the stone pebble beach there or just skip rocks.
Bev's Dairy Treat
60 Co Rte 89Terrific ice cream right on the shore of Lake Ontario immediately down the road from SUNY Oswego & Rudy's Lakeside diner. You can also swim off the stone pebble beach there or just skip rocks.
Handmade sweet treats - popcorn, chocolate, suckers and ice cream. A patio with seats to enjoy the treats on a hot summer day. Located about 4 blocks from the house, very walkable!
Stone's Candies
23 W Seneca StHandmade sweet treats - popcorn, chocolate, suckers and ice cream. A patio with seats to enjoy the treats on a hot summer day. Located about 4 blocks from the house, very walkable!
Pizza Villa
101 1/2 W Bridge StAmazing pizza - tiny place, but delish and great calzones too!
Huge menu with subs, salads and soup. A local legend that SUNY Alum Al Roker visits when in town.
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Oswego Sub Shop
106 W Bridge StHuge menu with subs, salads and soup. A local legend that SUNY Alum Al Roker visits when in town.
A premier destination located in the heart of downtown Oswego, at the newly developed LITATRO building. The Rooftop Lounge was recently featured in a Syracuse online article as a central NY 'hidden gem'. The Rooftop Lounge offers a luxurious and vibrant space to unwind, while offering panoramic views and world famous sunsets. Patrons can experience intimate indoor dining, and unique outdoor terraces, while enjoying specialty cocktails, craft beers, small plates, charcuterie boards, and decadent desserts.
The Rooftop Lounge Oswego
A premier destination located in the heart of downtown Oswego, at the newly developed LITATRO building. The Rooftop Lounge was recently featured in a Syracuse online article as a central NY 'hidden gem'. The Rooftop Lounge offers a luxurious and vibrant space to unwind, while offering panoramic views and world famous sunsets. Patrons can experience intimate indoor dining, and unique outdoor terraces, while enjoying specialty cocktails, craft beers, small plates, charcuterie boards, and decadent desserts.
If you're into BBQ, this is your place! Brand new building with great atmosphere right in downtown Oswego.
Southern Fare
If you're into BBQ, this is your place! Brand new building with great atmosphere right in downtown Oswego.
This restaurant is a local legend for fine Italian food that is now owned by the 3rd generation of the family. Their famous red sauce is a staple that has been cooked at the restaurant
since opening shortly after WWII. Mary & Tom Vona authentic recipes endure along with other homemade Italian dishes. The past 80 years have seen many celebrations at the establishment including the ability to hold private events in their separate reception room. Highly recommended for lunch or dinner along with outdoor seating in a beautiful courtyard.
Vona's
9 Willow StThis restaurant is a local legend for fine Italian food that is now owned by the 3rd generation of the family. Their famous red sauce is a staple that has been cooked at the restaurant
since opening shortly after WWII. Mary & Tom Vona authentic recipes endure along with other homemade Italian dishes. The past 80 years have seen many celebrations at the establishment including the ability to hold private events in their separate reception room. Highly recommended for lunch or dinner along with outdoor seating in a beautiful courtyard.
Order handcrafted speciality coffees & teas and pasties/bagels from this locally owned shop. Stop in or order online for a scheduled time with all kinds of customizations available
for your perfect brew. Located within walking distance of the house or a short drive. Grab a coffee or tea and take a stroll along the river right behind this beautiful downtown location.
Riverwalk Coffee Roasters
Order handcrafted speciality coffees & teas and pasties/bagels from this locally owned shop. Stop in or order online for a scheduled time with all kinds of customizations available
for your perfect brew. Located within walking distance of the house or a short drive. Grab a coffee or tea and take a stroll along the river right behind this beautiful downtown location.
Sightseeing
Visitors to Fort Ontario State Historic Site today will see the star-shaped fort dating to the early 1840's with 1863 to 1872 improvements. The fort is currently open to the public. There are two guardhouses, a powder magazine, a storehouse, enlisted men's barracks, an Army office building and unfurnished officer's quarters, videos, exhibits and windswept ramparts featuring magnificent views of Lake Ontario and underground stone casemates and galleries to tour.
The fourth and current Fort Ontario is built on the ruins of three earlier fortifications which were the site of three French and Indian War and two War of 1812 battles. It was occupied by the U.S. Army through World War II. From 1944 to 1946 the fort served as the only refugee camp in the United States for mostly Jewish victims of the Nazi Holocaust under an Executive Order from President Franklin D. Roosevelt. A post cemetery containing the graves of 77 officers, soldiers, women, and children who served at Fort Ontario in war and peace is situated on the grounds which are open year-round from dawn to dusk.
In 1946 Fort Ontario was transferred to the State of New York and housed World War II veterans and their families until 1953. It opened as a state historic site in 1949.
Dogs on leashes are permitted on the premises.
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Fort Ontario Park
1 East 4th StreetVisitors to Fort Ontario State Historic Site today will see the star-shaped fort dating to the early 1840's with 1863 to 1872 improvements. The fort is currently open to the public. There are two guardhouses, a powder magazine, a storehouse, enlisted men's barracks, an Army office building and unfurnished officer's quarters, videos, exhibits and windswept ramparts featuring magnificent views of Lake Ontario and underground stone casemates and galleries to tour.
The fourth and current Fort Ontario is built on the ruins of three earlier fortifications which were the site of three French and Indian War and two War of 1812 battles. It was occupied by the U.S. Army through World War II. From 1944 to 1946 the fort served as the only refugee camp in the United States for mostly Jewish victims of the Nazi Holocaust under an Executive Order from President Franklin D. Roosevelt. A post cemetery containing the graves of 77 officers, soldiers, women, and children who served at Fort Ontario in war and peace is situated on the grounds which are open year-round from dawn to dusk.
In 1946 Fort Ontario was transferred to the State of New York and housed World War II veterans and their families until 1953. It opened as a state historic site in 1949.
Dogs on leashes are permitted on the premises.
A quick walk from the house is beautiful Breitbeck Park. A lake site park with amazing views of Lake Ontario, marinas and the lighthouse. There is firepit areas available for rent from the City for $25 in the season (seating is provided with cushion and they light the fire). Just bring some food & beverage and enjoy the sunsets!
There is a new basketball court with benches, mini golf and splash pad for the kids and a small concession stand to purchase snacks.
The City sponsors jazz band concerts in the park every Wednesday at 7:00 or 7:30pm during summer (commences 6/29/22) which has been a tradition for 88 years!
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Breitbeckin puisto
91 Lake StA quick walk from the house is beautiful Breitbeck Park. A lake site park with amazing views of Lake Ontario, marinas and the lighthouse. There is firepit areas available for rent from the City for $25 in the season (seating is provided with cushion and they light the fire). Just bring some food & beverage and enjoy the sunsets!
There is a new basketball court with benches, mini golf and splash pad for the kids and a small concession stand to purchase snacks.
The City sponsors jazz band concerts in the park every Wednesday at 7:00 or 7:30pm during summer (commences 6/29/22) which has been a tradition for 88 years!
Summer concert series on Thursday evenings from 6-9pm - outdoor concerts with live bands adjacent to Oswego River. Rock & roll and hits played by bands from all over to make you dance! Bring a chair and cooler as the local ordinance is lifted for these events.
Veterans Memorial Park
Water StreetSummer concert series on Thursday evenings from 6-9pm - outdoor concerts with live bands adjacent to Oswego River. Rock & roll and hits played by bands from all over to make you dance! Bring a chair and cooler as the local ordinance is lifted for these events.
Salmon River Falls is located about 35-45 minutes from the house, and worth the trip for the waterfall alone! There are ADA paths as well as hiking trails for adventurous souls. The key feature at Salmon River Falls Unique area is the 110 foot waterfall in a 3000-foot long gorge lined with steep cliffs. The upland forest of the area includes sugar maple, red maple, American beech, yellow birch, black cherry, white ash and red oak. Trails (some only open seasonally) lead along the river bank or into the gorge. Other improvements are parking areas, wheelchair-accessible trails, and interpretive kiosks The area is managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Salmon River Falls Unique Area
185 Falls RdSalmon River Falls is located about 35-45 minutes from the house, and worth the trip for the waterfall alone! There are ADA paths as well as hiking trails for adventurous souls. The key feature at Salmon River Falls Unique area is the 110 foot waterfall in a 3000-foot long gorge lined with steep cliffs. The upland forest of the area includes sugar maple, red maple, American beech, yellow birch, black cherry, white ash and red oak. Trails (some only open seasonally) lead along the river bank or into the gorge. Other improvements are parking areas, wheelchair-accessible trails, and interpretive kiosks The area is managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Sandy Beach that's part of the NYS Park system and is located about 35 minutes from the house. Sandy cliff, sand beach, BBQ grills to cook and picnic tables for a great family day. Fair Haven Beach State Park has one of the finest public lakefronts in upstate New York, with high bluffs above sandy beaches and hilly woodlands. The park features 1,500 feet of beautiful sandy beach including 600 feet of guarded swimming area. Inland, Sterling Pond and Creek are centrally located amongst the geological transition between wood and water. Campsites and cabins are nestled within the gently rolling woodlands. Fishing and boating opportunities are plentiful in Lake Ontario and the adjoining Little Sodus Bay.
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Fair Haven Beach State Park
14985 State Park RdSandy Beach that's part of the NYS Park system and is located about 35 minutes from the house. Sandy cliff, sand beach, BBQ grills to cook and picnic tables for a great family day. Fair Haven Beach State Park has one of the finest public lakefronts in upstate New York, with high bluffs above sandy beaches and hilly woodlands. The park features 1,500 feet of beautiful sandy beach including 600 feet of guarded swimming area. Inland, Sterling Pond and Creek are centrally located amongst the geological transition between wood and water. Campsites and cabins are nestled within the gently rolling woodlands. Fishing and boating opportunities are plentiful in Lake Ontario and the adjoining Little Sodus Bay.
The house is located 1/2 block from Wright’s Landing Marina which can provide for the needs of any boater, from the fisherman to the casual sailor. The marina offers boaters a variety of facilities: a pump out station, a one-ton boat hoist, picnic areas, restrooms and showers, a fish cleaning station, and fishing licenses are all available.
Wright’s landing can accommodate 223 vessels in seasonal and transient slips. Six boats can be launched simultaneously from the launch ramp. Open seven days a week, from May 1st until October 15th, Wright’s Landing Marina ensures a safe spot to use and house your boat. The marina is administered by the City of Oswego’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Waterways. It also has rental for kayak, bicycles. Call the City of Oswego to make reservations for private seating areas at the adjacent Breitbeck Park - outdoor lounge chairs are provided for a minimal fee.
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Wright's Landing Marina
41 Lake StThe house is located 1/2 block from Wright’s Landing Marina which can provide for the needs of any boater, from the fisherman to the casual sailor. The marina offers boaters a variety of facilities: a pump out station, a one-ton boat hoist, picnic areas, restrooms and showers, a fish cleaning station, and fishing licenses are all available.
Wright’s landing can accommodate 223 vessels in seasonal and transient slips. Six boats can be launched simultaneously from the launch ramp. Open seven days a week, from May 1st until October 15th, Wright’s Landing Marina ensures a safe spot to use and house your boat. The marina is administered by the City of Oswego’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Waterways. It also has rental for kayak, bicycles. Call the City of Oswego to make reservations for private seating areas at the adjacent Breitbeck Park - outdoor lounge chairs are provided for a minimal fee.
Oswego's 696-acre lakeside campus is located in the city of Oswego - a quick 5 minute drive from the house.
Known for its incredible natural beauty and spectacular sunsets, the campus is experiencing a facilities renaissance with $800 million being invested in campus development.
Oswego offers an exceptionally diverse curriculum with 110 academic programs in four distinct schools: Business; Education; Liberal Arts & Sciences; and Communication, Media & the Arts.
SUNY at Oswego is nationally recognized programs for first-year students, options for service learning, internships and co-ops, study abroad, extensive athletic opportunities and over 200 clubs and organizations make Oswego an outstanding college choice.
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SUNY Oswego
7060 NY-104Oswego's 696-acre lakeside campus is located in the city of Oswego - a quick 5 minute drive from the house.
Known for its incredible natural beauty and spectacular sunsets, the campus is experiencing a facilities renaissance with $800 million being invested in campus development.
Oswego offers an exceptionally diverse curriculum with 110 academic programs in four distinct schools: Business; Education; Liberal Arts & Sciences; and Communication, Media & the Arts.
SUNY at Oswego is nationally recognized programs for first-year students, options for service learning, internships and co-ops, study abroad, extensive athletic opportunities and over 200 clubs and organizations make Oswego an outstanding college choice.
The H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego is located at the end of West First Street Pier in Oswego, NY and is situated within Oswego Harbor and Oswego's Historic Maritime District. Our address is 1 West First Street, Oswego, NY 13126. Features historical artifacts of the Port and Lake Ontario history.
H. Lee White Marine Museum
1 W 1st StThe H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego is located at the end of West First Street Pier in Oswego, NY and is situated within Oswego Harbor and Oswego's Historic Maritime District. Our address is 1 West First Street, Oswego, NY 13126. Features historical artifacts of the Port and Lake Ontario history.
Viewable from the house is the West Pierhead Lighthouse. A brief history of the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse:
The Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse was built to improve upon and replace the existing lights of Oswego Harbor in 1934. Still an active aid-to-navigation for Lake Ontario sailors, the Lighthouse is representative of the City of Oswego's rich maritime history, heritage, and culture. The Lighthouse was built as part of an extensive harbor enlargement project that involved the construction of new arrowhead breakwaters and enlarged anchorage. Designed by the Superintendent of Lighthouses, 10th District of Buffalo, NY in 1932-33, the Lighthouse was placed at the end of the new west-arrowhead breakwater nearly one-half miles offshore into Lake Ontario which required special engineering to withstand the high winds, heavy surf, and destructive ice common to the Lake. The St. Lawrence Seaway, completed in 1969, opened the Port of Oswego Authority to larger ocean-going freighters which further enhanced the need for continued and reliable aids-to-navigation. The lantern was automated in 1969 - ending the era of light-keeping as a profession in Oswego - and the original fourth order Fresnel Lens was removed and placed in the care of the Maritime Museum in 1995.
Today, in partnership with the City of Oswego, the H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego serves as the steward of the iconic and historic station. Since 2012, our all-volunteer crew has worked tirelessly to restore the interior of the station, scheduled for completion in 2020. In 2018, the exterior of the Lighthouse was completely renovated above the caisson level.
Tours to the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse:
The H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego offers tours to the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse by boat. Tickets are $30 per person, $20 ages 5-10, and we can accommodate reservations of up to six people per transit to the station. Lighthouse boat tours are not recommended for children under 5 years of age.
Visitors to the Lighthouse should plan to spend roughly two hours (including transit) for their experience and our captains reserve the right to cancel or cut-short any trip due to weather or safety concerns.
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West Pierhead Lighthouse
Viewable from the house is the West Pierhead Lighthouse. A brief history of the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse:
The Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse was built to improve upon and replace the existing lights of Oswego Harbor in 1934. Still an active aid-to-navigation for Lake Ontario sailors, the Lighthouse is representative of the City of Oswego's rich maritime history, heritage, and culture. The Lighthouse was built as part of an extensive harbor enlargement project that involved the construction of new arrowhead breakwaters and enlarged anchorage. Designed by the Superintendent of Lighthouses, 10th District of Buffalo, NY in 1932-33, the Lighthouse was placed at the end of the new west-arrowhead breakwater nearly one-half miles offshore into Lake Ontario which required special engineering to withstand the high winds, heavy surf, and destructive ice common to the Lake. The St. Lawrence Seaway, completed in 1969, opened the Port of Oswego Authority to larger ocean-going freighters which further enhanced the need for continued and reliable aids-to-navigation. The lantern was automated in 1969 - ending the era of light-keeping as a profession in Oswego - and the original fourth order Fresnel Lens was removed and placed in the care of the Maritime Museum in 1995.
Today, in partnership with the City of Oswego, the H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego serves as the steward of the iconic and historic station. Since 2012, our all-volunteer crew has worked tirelessly to restore the interior of the station, scheduled for completion in 2020. In 2018, the exterior of the Lighthouse was completely renovated above the caisson level.
Tours to the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse:
The H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego offers tours to the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse by boat. Tickets are $30 per person, $20 ages 5-10, and we can accommodate reservations of up to six people per transit to the station. Lighthouse boat tours are not recommended for children under 5 years of age.
Visitors to the Lighthouse should plan to spend roughly two hours (including transit) for their experience and our captains reserve the right to cancel or cut-short any trip due to weather or safety concerns.
The Oswego Cinema 7 movie theatre, owned by upstate New York based Zurich Cinemas, is a historic cinema built in 1940 and opened in 1941 has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1988. The seven-auditorium cinema with an Art Deco design style and a unique, recognizable marquee.
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Oswego Theater
138 W 2nd StThe Oswego Cinema 7 movie theatre, owned by upstate New York based Zurich Cinemas, is a historic cinema built in 1940 and opened in 1941 has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1988. The seven-auditorium cinema with an Art Deco design style and a unique, recognizable marquee.
The Richardson-Bates House was built in two stages as a private residence for Maxwell Richardson, a local attorney, real estate broker and two-term mayor of Oswego. In 1867, Max commissioned Rochester architect Andrew Jackson Warner to design the Tuscan Villa style residence for him and his family. The opulent interior decor reflects the 19th century Victorian fascination with art, culture, education and history.
Richardson-Bates House Museum
135 E 3rd StThe Richardson-Bates House was built in two stages as a private residence for Maxwell Richardson, a local attorney, real estate broker and two-term mayor of Oswego. In 1867, Max commissioned Rochester architect Andrew Jackson Warner to design the Tuscan Villa style residence for him and his family. The opulent interior decor reflects the 19th century Victorian fascination with art, culture, education and history.
Located about 3o minutes from the house, take a trip to merry old England. Rest assured, from the moment you step through the gates of the Sterling Renaissance Festival, the pressures and reminders of the 21st century life vanish into the cool wooded landscape, and the transition to the year 1585 and to the place of Warwick, England begins. Visitors enter a Renaissance world of discovery and adventure, a place of pleasure, creativity and enchantment.
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Sterlingin renessanssifestivaali
15385 Farden RdLocated about 3o minutes from the house, take a trip to merry old England. Rest assured, from the moment you step through the gates of the Sterling Renaissance Festival, the pressures and reminders of the 21st century life vanish into the cool wooded landscape, and the transition to the year 1585 and to the place of Warwick, England begins. Visitors enter a Renaissance world of discovery and adventure, a place of pleasure, creativity and enchantment.
Located at 2 East 10 1/2 Street, this little park has a sandy beach, chairs, grill and volleyball court. Enjoy a swim, sunset and game in this little gem of a park.
Lakeside Park
2 East 10 1/2 StreetLocated at 2 East 10 1/2 Street, this little park has a sandy beach, chairs, grill and volleyball court. Enjoy a swim, sunset and game in this little gem of a park.
The Oswego Speedway, located in Oswego New York, was built in 1951 when original owners Harry, George and William Caruso converted the one time Wine Creek Horse Track into a 3/8 mile dirt auto racing facility. The track was paved during 1952 and remained a 3/8 mile track until 1961 when it was enlarged to its current 5/8 mile size. The Oswego Speedway has been a continuously run weekly race track since it opened in August of 1951.
The Speedway is now in the hands of the Torrese family, which of course has a long time history as both owners and drivers at the Speedway. Brothers John and Eric helped the Speedway take on vast capital improvements in just one short year, including a new 20-position scoring pylon, ticket booth area, brand new main entrance, as well as totally renovated VIP booths high atop the grandstand area. Several sections of the Gary Witter Memorial rear grandstand have been updated, and the construction of the Oswego Speedway Tiki Bar and new novelty stand have been welcome additions to the Speedway since 2011.
Oswego Speedway is mentioned in racing circles as the Indy of the East, as no fewer than a dozen past and present competitors have competed at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway including two time Indy 500 champion Gordon Johncock and 1969 500 champ Mario Andretti. Former Budweiser International Classic champions Bentley Warren, Joe Gosek, and Davey Hamilton have all competed at Indy in the 500.
The biggest weekend of racing during the year at Oswego Speedway is Budweiser International Classic Weekend held annually on Labor Day Weekend. The weekend features the Budweiser International Classic 200 for Novelis Supermodifieds, arguably the most famous open-wheel short track event in the country. The race began in 1957 and yearly brings together the best in open-wheel asphalt racing to compete for thousands of dollars in prize money and the right to be called "Classic Champion."
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Oswego Speedway
300 E Albany StThe Oswego Speedway, located in Oswego New York, was built in 1951 when original owners Harry, George and William Caruso converted the one time Wine Creek Horse Track into a 3/8 mile dirt auto racing facility. The track was paved during 1952 and remained a 3/8 mile track until 1961 when it was enlarged to its current 5/8 mile size. The Oswego Speedway has been a continuously run weekly race track since it opened in August of 1951.
The Speedway is now in the hands of the Torrese family, which of course has a long time history as both owners and drivers at the Speedway. Brothers John and Eric helped the Speedway take on vast capital improvements in just one short year, including a new 20-position scoring pylon, ticket booth area, brand new main entrance, as well as totally renovated VIP booths high atop the grandstand area. Several sections of the Gary Witter Memorial rear grandstand have been updated, and the construction of the Oswego Speedway Tiki Bar and new novelty stand have been welcome additions to the Speedway since 2011.
Oswego Speedway is mentioned in racing circles as the Indy of the East, as no fewer than a dozen past and present competitors have competed at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway including two time Indy 500 champion Gordon Johncock and 1969 500 champ Mario Andretti. Former Budweiser International Classic champions Bentley Warren, Joe Gosek, and Davey Hamilton have all competed at Indy in the 500.
The biggest weekend of racing during the year at Oswego Speedway is Budweiser International Classic Weekend held annually on Labor Day Weekend. The weekend features the Budweiser International Classic 200 for Novelis Supermodifieds, arguably the most famous open-wheel short track event in the country. The race began in 1957 and yearly brings together the best in open-wheel asphalt racing to compete for thousands of dollars in prize money and the right to be called "Classic Champion."
Located right around the corner from the house, is Gibby's Irish Pub. Sit outside on the patio or the upper balcony and enjoy a drink (or two) while enjoying the marina & lake view. Small live bands play during some weekends & Sundays. Fire pits light up the night to keep patrons warm outside during chilly evenings. Great place to visit and socialize.
Gibby O'Connor's Irish Pub
8 W 2nd StLocated right around the corner from the house, is Gibby's Irish Pub. Sit outside on the patio or the upper balcony and enjoy a drink (or two) while enjoying the marina & lake view. Small live bands play during some weekends & Sundays. Fire pits light up the night to keep patrons warm outside during chilly evenings. Great place to visit and socialize.
Local brewery located a few walkable blocks from the house. Step downstairs and view the massive casks brewing the beer of choice for the season & order a flight to taste them all! Great bar too with some music and fun atmosphere with seating and lounges with tables.
The Cellar Door
Local brewery located a few walkable blocks from the house. Step downstairs and view the massive casks brewing the beer of choice for the season & order a flight to taste them all! Great bar too with some music and fun atmosphere with seating and lounges with tables.
Adjacent to Breitbeck Park and just up the hill from the house is The Splash Pad for family fun. Super fun for the kids with mini golf next to the water area so all ages can enjoy. The water runs out of fountains, dolphins, fills up overhead and dumps on the kids below. A concession stand is also there for snacks. There is also a brand new playground just steps away in the park. A day of family fun!
Splash Pad
Adjacent to Breitbeck Park and just up the hill from the house is The Splash Pad for family fun. Super fun for the kids with mini golf next to the water area so all ages can enjoy. The water runs out of fountains, dolphins, fills up overhead and dumps on the kids below. A concession stand is also there for snacks. There is also a brand new playground just steps away in the park. A day of family fun!
The Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum, a memorial to suffering and the triumph of the human spirit, shows the history of the only shelter in the USA that housed Jewish refugees during WWII. In 1944, with the tide of the war turning the Allies’ way, President Franklin Roosevelt made a symbolic gesture. His Secretary of the Interior, Harold Ickes, sent Special Assistant Ruth Gruber to Italy to bring back nearly 1,000 war refugees to America.
The 982 men, women and children had been specially selected for the trip to be brought over to Oswego by ship from Europe. Said Gruber, “The government officials making the selection chose families and survivors with skills that could help run a camp in America. The first priority was refugees who had been in concentration camps and escaped.” This small band of 982 had no legal right to be in America – except for President Roosevelt’s invitation.
Safe Haven Museum
22 E 7th StThe Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum, a memorial to suffering and the triumph of the human spirit, shows the history of the only shelter in the USA that housed Jewish refugees during WWII. In 1944, with the tide of the war turning the Allies’ way, President Franklin Roosevelt made a symbolic gesture. His Secretary of the Interior, Harold Ickes, sent Special Assistant Ruth Gruber to Italy to bring back nearly 1,000 war refugees to America.
The 982 men, women and children had been specially selected for the trip to be brought over to Oswego by ship from Europe. Said Gruber, “The government officials making the selection chose families and survivors with skills that could help run a camp in America. The first priority was refugees who had been in concentration camps and escaped.” This small band of 982 had no legal right to be in America – except for President Roosevelt’s invitation.
The Cahill Pier recently had a grand opening and is adjacent to Wrights Landing Marina - just 1/2 block walk from the house. This $10 million project transformed an old coal trestle into a modern waterfront park for public access from the land and lake. This broad walk has fire pits, seating, a fountain at the end, along with electrical services for large boats & yachts to dock. Enjoy a stroll & amazing sunsets on this unique promenade alongside artists statues. Photo opportunities all around this amazing space!
William S. Cahill Pier
The Cahill Pier recently had a grand opening and is adjacent to Wrights Landing Marina - just 1/2 block walk from the house. This $10 million project transformed an old coal trestle into a modern waterfront park for public access from the land and lake. This broad walk has fire pits, seating, a fountain at the end, along with electrical services for large boats & yachts to dock. Enjoy a stroll & amazing sunsets on this unique promenade alongside artists statues. Photo opportunities all around this amazing space!
Kaupunkia koskevat ohjeet
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Thursday evenings - Farmer's Market held on West 1st Street
Fresh veggies, Amish baked goods, flowers and local bands play.
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Harborbest in July with Grucci Brothers fireworks
The City comes alive with a full weekend festival of music, plays, carnival rides and world famous Grucci Brothers fireworks. Typically held during the last full weekend in July. Music in every City park with Franklin Square Park dedicated to children's plays & themes.
Since 1988 Oswego Harborfest has grown from a small local event to a major admission free regional festival attracting an average audience estimated at 75,000 annually.
We will continue the tradition of showcasing over 30 music performances and attractions, a wide variety of vendors, a midway & spectacular fireworks.
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Oswego Paddle Fest - kayak down the Oswego River!
Oswego Paddlefest
The H. Lee White Maritime Museum presents Oswego Paddlefest typically held in July. Kayakers and canoeists are encouraged to enjoy and appreciate the unique beauty of the historic Oswego River & Canal by “locking through” four canal locks. Oswego Paddlefest is sponsored by Oswego Health, a nonprofit health care system established in 1881, serving communities across Oswego County.
Paddlers will launch from points in Fulton or Minetto, with both courses ending at the City of Oswego’s newly renovated Wright’s Landing launch on Lake Street.
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Tours to the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse
Book online or visit the H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego that offers tours to the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse by boat. Tickets are $30 per person, $20 ages 5-10, and we can accommodate reservations of up to six people per transit to the station. Lighthouse boat tours are not recommended for children under 5 years of age.
Visitors to the Lighthouse should plan to spend roughly two hours (including transit) for their experience and our captains reserve the right to cancel or cut-short any trip due to weather or safety concerns.
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Water Street concerts at the Square
Scheduled every Friday from June - September, enjoy live music outdoor on Water Street, downtown Oswego. Bands play 6pm-9pm, drinks & alcoholic beverages are allowed (no coolers). There is some seating on the brick patio with great views of the river between historical buildings and artists painted murals on the bricks. Restaurants and some bars are nearby as well.
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Rockin' the River on Thursdays
Every Thursday during the summer months watch live bands at the Veterans Stage located at West Linear Park. Admission is free and the schedule runs from June - September, 6pm-9pm. Bring beverages and a chair to enjoy the tunes next to the river or skip the chair and dance!