About the Area

Who we are, what to see, where to eat and what to do!....

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Broome County New York
Arts, Culture and Special Events
Sports and Recreation
Where to eat in Vestal ...
Where to eat Binghamton ...
Where to eat Johnson City, Endwell, Endicott
Shopping

About the Area:

Binghamton University is located in Broome County, New York in the Town of Vestal, about one mile west of the City of Binghamton limits in the southern tier of upstate New York. Binghamton is 50 miles from Ithaca, 72 miles from Syracuse, and about 200 miles from both New York and Philadelphia. Binghamton University is nationally recognized for its strong academic programs, distinguished faculty, and talented students. Thirteen specialized research centers attract scholars from around the globe to Binghamton's modern

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Arts, Culture and Special Events:

Gorgeous Washington Street Association

116 Washington St., Binghamton, NY, 13901
FIRST FRIDAYS ... a Taste of SoHo in Binghamton! ... a “Gorgeous,” arty event highlighting the area’s growing arts community. First Friday ... Is The Place To Be on the first Friday of each month from 6-9 pm in Binghamton ... for gallery hopping, art openings, music and theater shows to fine dining and entertainment.

Art Mission and Art Theater The ART Mission

128 Gorgeous Washington St.
Binghamton, NY 13901
Email: artmission@stny.rr.com
Phone / Fax: 607-722-6914
The ART Mission is a not-for-profit downtown community art space supporting contemporary artists working in the visual arts.

Binghamton Philharmonic

(607)722-6717 or (607)724-0007
Enjoy a kaleidoscope season of perfectly blended music.

Tri Cities Opera

315 Clinton Street, Binghamton, NY 13905
(607)729-3444 e-mail: tco@tier.net
Nationally renowned artists perform opera favorites - in their original languages, with English opera titles.

Anderson Center for the Arts

Binghamton University 607-777-ARTS
A constantly changing collage of artistic performances, the Anderson Center's schedule features everything from international performing artists to popular acts to student recitals. Seating either in the acoustically perfect auditorium or outside on the manicured lawn.

Broadway Theater League

Forum, 236 Washington Street, Binghamton
(607)772-1391
Nationally touring comedic and dramatic musicals such as Guys and Dolls, Jesus Christ Super Star, Oklahoma, A Chorus Line, and Oliver

Cider Mill Playhouse

2 South Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott
607-748-7363
Comedies ... thrillers ... musicals ... Enjoy local theater at its finest as this repertory group puts on your favorite, and some experimental, shows.

Forum Theatre, Broome Center For The Performing Arts

236 Washington Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 778-2480
A 1,500-seat theater-style performing arts center in downtown Binghamton. The Forum is home to the Binghamton Philharmonic, Broadway Theatre League, Tri-Cities Opera and assorted dance groups.

Broome County Arts Council

Decker Art & Cultural Center
Binghamton, NY 13905-4703
(607) 723-4620

Endicott Performing Arts Center

102 Washington Ave., Endicott, NY
607- 785-8903

Magic City Music Hall

365 Harry L. Drive
Johnson City, NY 13790
(607) 729-2323
The Magic City Music Hall is a Genuine Music Joint and is a celebration of Music of all Genres. The Music Hall is an incredible place to see and hear your favorite artist and it's also an incredible place for the Artists to play for their fans. The bands love the intimacy and the closeness of their fans

Binghamton Summer Music Festival

Binghamton University Anderson Center
607-777-ARTS
The best of pop, jazz, classical, and dance artists perform in a summertime series of concerts during July and August.

Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally

P.O. Box 275 Westview Station Binghamton
New York 13905-0275 607-761-2475

The Bundy Museum, Galleries & Showrooms

129 - 131 1/2 Main Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 222-0921

Kopernik Space Education Center

607-748-3685

Roberson Museum and Science Center

30 Front Street, Binghamton 607-772-0660
A nationally recognized regional art museum and science center, Link Planetarium, exhibitions, collections, educational classes, lectures and workshops.

Ross Park Zoo

60 Morgan Road, Binghamton, NY 13903
607-724-546
The fifth oldest zoo in the nation.

Discovery Center

60 Morgan Rd., Binghamton, NY 607-773-8661

Sports and Recreation

Binghamton Mets	Binghamton Senators
Dick's Sporting Goods Open	Skate Estate
Greek Peak Ski Resort	Broome County Parks and Recreation
Chenango Ice Rink & Event Center 614 River Road Binghamton, NY (607) 648-9202	Greater Binghamton Sports Complex 1500 Airport Road Binghamton, NY 13905 (607) 435-4600 Scott Craig
Binghamton University Bearcats Vestal Parkway Vestal, NY (607) 777-4255	Chris Thater Memorial Races
GOLF
Chenango Valley State Park Rt. 88 to Exit 3, Binghamton (607)648-9700	Conklin Players Club Conklin Road, Conklin (607)775-3042
Endwell Greens Golf Club Sally Piper Road, Endwell (607)785-4653	Dimmock Hill Golf Course Town of Chenango, 3 miles east of Binghamton Regional Airport (607)729-5511
EN-JOIE Golf Club W. Main Street, Endicott (607)785-1661	Ely Park Mount Prospect, Ridge Road, Binghamton (607)772-7231
The Links at Hiawatha Landing 2304 Marshland Road, Apalachin (607)687-6952	Traditions at the Glen 4101 Watson Boulevard, Johnson City (607)797-2381

Dining Out in Vestal

West of the Campus
Fuji San Japanese Restaurant Japanese Cuisine and Sushi Bar 4105 Vestal Parkway E, Vestal, NY 13850 (607)797-9888	Starbucks 2540 Vestal Pkwy Vestal, NY 13850-2063 Tel: (607) 797-0846
Texas Roadhouse Cuisine: Casual Steakhouse 4399 Vestal Parkway, Vestal 607-729-8200	Denny's Restaurant 4024 Vestal Parkway East Vestal, NY 13850 607-798-9660
Applebee's Casual dining, eat in or curbside takeout Route 434 West In Campus Plaza. 729-4311	China Wok Parkway Buffet (Campus Plaza) Vestal Parkway Vestal, NY 13850 607-798-8060
Panera Bread Cuisine: Bakery/Coffee Shop, Sandwiches, Soups 3700 Vestal Parkway E, Vestal, NY 13850 (607) 797-2163	Kampai Japanese Steakhouse Cuisine: Japanese, Steak, Sushi 108 Jensen Rd. (Corner of Vestal Parkway) (607)798-7521
Plaza Diner Casual Dining: American and Greek Diner 3605 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal , NY 13850 (607) 770-0012	Outback Steakhouse Casual Dining, Cuisine: American, Barbecue, Ribs, Seafood 3140 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal (607)766-9915
Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill Casual Dining 2503 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal (607)770-7000	TGI FRIDAY'S Casual Dining 2445 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal (607)798-0200
Red Lobster Casual Dining - Seafood 1200 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal (607)754-3787	P.S. Restaurant Fine Dining - Cuisine: Continental, French, Seafood, Thai, Vegetarian 100 Rano Blvd, Vestal, NY 13850 (607) 770-0056
The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Casual/Fine Dining 1112 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal (607)748-5840	Lemongrass Restaurant Fine Dining - Cuisine:Seafood, Asian Fusion, Vietnamese, Thai 1550 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal, NY 13850 Tel: (607) 785-0688
IHOP Cuisine:Pancakes, American 3720 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, NY 13850 607-644-9051	Speidie and Rib Pit Cuisine: Sit down and Take Out Sandwich Shop 3908 Vestal Parkway East Vestal, NY 13850 Phone: (607) 729-2679
East of the Campus
Tully's Casual American Cuisine and Sports Bar 4700 Vestal Parkway Vestal, NY 13850 (607) 644-1030	Moghul Fine Indian Cuisine Indian Cuisine 4700 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal, NY 13850 Tel: (607) 729-2266
The Mediterranean Gyro Casual Greek and American Cuisine 4700 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal, NY 607-729-2001	Starbucks 4706 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal 607-797-1208

Dining out in Binghamton...

Number 5 Fine Dining - Cuisine: American, Seafood, Steak 33 S. Washington St., Binghamton (607)723-0555	South Side Yanni's Corner of South Washington St. and Vestal Ave., Binghamton, NY Casual bar and restaurant
Grande's Bella Cucina 1171 Vestal Avenue, Binghamton, NY Phone: (607) 772-3106 info@grandesbellacucina.com	Little Venice Resaurant Casual/Fine Dining - Cuisine: American, Italian, Seafood, Steak, Take out available 111 Chenango St., Binghamton (607)724-2513
Remlik's Grille and Oyster Bar Fine Dining - Cuisine: French, Seafood, Steak 31 Lewis St.., Binghamton (607)217-4513	Lost Dog Cafe 22 Water Street, Binghamton (607)771-6063 Full menu, many unique items, a NYC type café.
Cortese Restaurant Casual/Fine Dining - Cuisine: American, Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Take Out Available 117 Robinson St., Binghamton (607)723-6440	Uncle Tony's Tavern Casual Dining - Cuisine: Specialty sandwiches, soups, salads, snacks 79 State St., Binghamton (607)723-4488
Tom & Marty's Town House Restaurant Cuisine: American, Pizza, Take out available 89 State Street, Binghamton, NY 13901 (607) 722-9823	Thai Thai Cuisine (607) 775-9499 584 Court Street, Binghamton, NY 13904
The Beef Casual Dining - Cuisine: American, Steak62 Leroy Street, Binghamton, NY 13905 (607)722-9732

Dining out in Johnson City, Endwell and Endicott....

Wegman's Market Cafe (inside supermarket) Fresh Hot and Cold Buffet, Sushi, Sub Shop, Pizza, and more for sit-down or take-out (607) 729-7782 650 Harry L Drive Johnson City, NY 13790
Lupo's Fast Food Spiedies, (pronounced "speedies") marinated cubes of meat cooked on a skewer. Originally from Italy, this delicacy seems to be found only in the Broome County area of New York State. 1001 North St., Endicott (607)785-3220	Tony's Italian Grill 2315 E Main St Endicott, NY 13760 607.785.0127

Shopping

The Shoppes at Pierce Hill
1308 Vestal E. Parkway.
Vestal, New York 13850
Joseph A Bank, Ann Taylor Loft, Coldwater Creek,
Chico's, and Acacia Aveda

Shoppes at Vestal
3101 Shippers Rd, Vestal, NY
607-770-1021
Old Navy, HomeGoods, Michael's, Dress Barn,Catherine's,
Famous Footwear and Bath & Body Works.

Parkway Plaza
Parkway Plaza at Rano Boulevard and
Vestal Parkway, Vestal, NY
Bed, Bath & Beyond, Circuit City, Sears Hardware, Video King,
Kohl's, Target and Men's Wearhouse.

Oakdale Mall
74 Oakdale Mall,
Johnson City, NY 13790, 607-798-9388
Sears, J.C. Penney, the Bon-Ton; Kaufmann's, Burlington Coat Factory, Abercrombie & Fitch, Aeropostale, The Gap, Eddie Bauer, Victoria's Secret, The Limited, EMS and American Eagle, Lane Bryant, NY & Company, Yankee Candle, Bath and Body Works and many more.

Town Square Mall
Vestal Parkway E.,
Vestal, NY 13850, 607-770-1021
Wal-Mart Supercenter, OfficeMax, Dick's Sporting Goods, Barnes & Noble, Sam's Club, T.J. Maxx, Fashion Bug, A.C. Moore, Lowe's Home Improvement Center, Ethan Allen Furniture, Van Cott Jewelers, Pet Depot, Payless Shoes, Pier 1 Imports, Montana Mills, La-Z-Boy and Hallmark Cards.

Boscov's
11 Court Street,
Binghamton, NY 13901

Antique Row
Clinton Street,
Binghamton, NY 13904