In case you get into town early and would like to explore, here is a list of various local highlights.

The Cider Mill
2 South Nanticoke Avenue (Rt. 26)
Endicott, NY 13760
607-754-0962
http://www.cidermillendicott.com/index.html

You haven't experienced Fall in Endicott until you've visited The Cider Mill for fresh cider and doughnuts, as well as candy apples and other treats. You may want to visit here between the ceremony and the reception. If you don't get a chance to visit, some of the treats just may be waiting for you at the Hospitality Suite!

Directions from Area Hotels:
• Head west on Harry L. Drive for approximately 4.5 miles
• As you drive down Harry L. Drive, the mall should be on your right, and Wegman's grocery store on your left
• Harry L. Drive turns into Watson Boulevard
• Cross Odell Avenue (this is the street where you would turn to go to the church)
• Take next left onto Oak Hill Avenue
• Take first right, at light, onto Franklin Street
• Take left, at light, onto Nanticoke Ave. (Route 26)
• You will see The Cider Mill on your right at the North St. intersection (big red barn-looking building)
• Look for "Entrance" signs, which might be just beyond the building

Jackson's Farm
Route 17C, Campville, NY

Another local Fall tradition is visiting Jackson's Farm, a playground of life-like, almost-animated pumpkin statues surrounding a country store of Fall season goodies.

Directions from Area Hotels:
• From the area hotels, take 201S to 17 West
  (Reynolds Road turns into 201S at the main mall intersection)
• Take 17 West (4.2 miles)
• Take exit 67N (Route 26 North), towards Endicott (0.3 miles)
• Merge onto Route 26 North (0.4 miles)
• Take the Route 17C W / Main St / Route 26 N ramp (0.2 miles)
• Merge onto 17C W / East Main St / Route 26 N (1.2 miles)
• Stay on East Main Street, which will eventually turn into Route 17C West
• Jackson's Farm will eventually be on your right

Roberson Museum and Science Center
30 Front Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
607-772-0660
http://www.roberson.org/

If you like museums, this is the place for you.

Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday: Noon - 4:30 PM

Directions from Area Hotels:
• From the area hotels, take 201S to 17 East
  (Reynolds Road turns into 201S at the main mall intersection)
• Take 17 East to I-81 South
• Merge onto I-81 South
• Take exit number 4S toward Binghamton
• Merge onto NY-7 South
• Stay straight to go onto NY-363 West which becomes Riverside Drive
• Turn right onto Front Street
• The Roberson Museum and Science Center will be on your right

Ross Park Zoo
60 Morgan Road
Binghamton, NY 13903
607-724-5461
http://www.rossparkzoo.com/

Like animals? The Ross Park Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in the country, is home to white tigers, red wolves, snow leopards, penguins, and many other interesting animals.

Fall Hours:
10am-5pm

Directions from Area Hotels:
• From the area hotels, take 201S to 17 East
  (Reynolds Road turns into 201S at the main mall intersection)
• Take 17 East to I-81 South
• Take exit 4S
• Follow Route 363 South to Route 434 West (Vestal Exit)
• At the first traffic light, turn left onto So. Washington Street
• Follow So. Washington Street to the end and at the stop sign turn left onto Morgan Road
• Ross Park is 1/2 mile up the road on the right


The Carousels

Unless you're a local, you wouldn't know that Broome County is sometimes called the Carousel Capital. Six carousels are within the Binghamton area alone. Although some of them will be closed at the time of the wedding, some may be open on that September weekend if the weather cooperates.

Locations:
http://www.gobroomecounty.com/community/carousels.php

Carousel Information:
http://www.binghamtoncvb.com/carousels.asp

The two most likely to be open are:
• Ross Park (for directions, see Ross Park Zoo, above)
• C. Fred Johnson Park
   - From the area hotels, head east on Harry L. Drive (away from the mall) and follow the signs

Oakdale Mall

Of course, there is always the Oakdale Mall, located directly across the street from the recommended hotels. If you are interested in any other shopping areas around town, let us know and we'll be happy to guide you.