Utica, New York Relocation Guide
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Population: 69,000 Located in Oneida County
Located in the heart of New York State, Utica is home to exciting attractions, delightful accommodations, world-class museums, and bountiful shopping opportunities. Utica truly is located right in the middle of New York State and as a result is a beautiful mix of country and city! Utica has a zoo of its own where visitors can visit over 200 species of mammals, birds and reptiles. Many endangered species or threatened species including Siberian tigers, red pandas, bald eagles and snow leopards are on exhibit here. There is also a Children's Zoo with domestic animals, which the children are allowed to touch. Utica, the "hub" city of the "Cultural Corridor" sets the stage for an introduction to the extensive high quality opportunities to enjoy the Arts. Every year in the summer there are many music, drama and other theater events available for residents to enjoy and get involved in. If golf is a love of yours, then look no further than Valley View Municipal Golf Course, a public golf course built specifically for residents of Utica and neighboring towns. This course was initially built in the 1920's but has undergone changes in the last 80 years and the clubhouse was completely revamped in 2003. Utica has the "perfect" weather if you enjoy all four seasons, and there are many places in the area where you can enjoy skiing, snow-mobiling, hiking, biking, roller-blading, or summer activities like tennis, swimming or picnics in the parks. Housing comes in many forms here, from studios, to apartments, to single-family homes. Prices range from relatively inexpensive, to mansion-like dimensions so there is definitely a home here t suit every budget! Come and see the beauty of Utica and its surroundings! This is a city that is proud of its cultural heritage and constantly works toward to improving itself. Central New York is all the better because of the presence of Utica! |
