Guide to Oswego

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Guide to Oswego

Food scene

A fried fish stand right on the lake, with beach access! Only 7 minutes away. Open seasonally.
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Rudy's Lakeside Drive-In
78 Co Rte 89
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A fried fish stand right on the lake, with beach access! Only 7 minutes away. Open seasonally.
A local sushi restaurant that trains chefs who want to go on to work in NYC. Incredible quality at reasonable prices. (Pick-up only due to COVID-19.)
Kiyomi
311 W Seneca St
A local sushi restaurant that trains chefs who want to go on to work in NYC. Incredible quality at reasonable prices. (Pick-up only due to COVID-19.)
Al Roker's favorite spot in town! Try the sub named after him :)
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Oswego Sub Shop
106 W Bridge St
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Al Roker's favorite spot in town! Try the sub named after him :)
The best slice in town! Pick-up only. 315-343-1139
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Pizza Villa
101 1/2 W Bridge St
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The best slice in town! Pick-up only. 315-343-1139
Great pub food and live music! (Take-out only due to COVID-19.)
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Old City Hall
Water Street
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Great pub food and live music! (Take-out only due to COVID-19.)
Minutes from our location! A local garden center and grocery store carrying local cheeses, small farm seasonal produce, and local artisanal products like maple syrups, sausage, and more.
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Ontario Orchards
7735 St NY-104
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Minutes from our location! A local garden center and grocery store carrying local cheeses, small farm seasonal produce, and local artisanal products like maple syrups, sausage, and more.
A brand new restaurant in town featuring slow-smoked BBQ: https://www.thecuebarbecue.com/
The Cue Barbecue
A brand new restaurant in town featuring slow-smoked BBQ: https://www.thecuebarbecue.com/
A new restaurant featuring down-home southern style food. They also serve craft beers and have a good cocktail menu, including no- and low-ABV drinks: https://www.southernfarerestaurant.com/
Southern Fare
189 West 1st Street
A new restaurant featuring down-home southern style food. They also serve craft beers and have a good cocktail menu, including no- and low-ABV drinks: https://www.southernfarerestaurant.com/

Sightseeing

Explore our region's past at historic Fort Ontario!
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Fort Ontario State Historic Site
1 E 4th St
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Explore our region's past at historic Fort Ontario!
Enjoy a stroll with beautiful lake views. Close to downtown.
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Breitbeck Park
91 Lake St
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Enjoy a stroll with beautiful lake views. Close to downtown.
Hiking trails and beach access in the serenity of natural surroundings.
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Sterling Nature Center
15730 Jensvold Rd
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Hiking trails and beach access in the serenity of natural surroundings.
Historic stone church with beautiful stained glass and impressive architectural details. Open most days from 12-3.
St. Mary's Church
107 W 7th St
Historic stone church with beautiful stained glass and impressive architectural details. Open most days from 12-3.
10,000 square feet of newly renovated interactive exhibitions! Great for the family.
The Children's Museum of Oswego
7 W Bridge St
10,000 square feet of newly renovated interactive exhibitions! Great for the family.
Tour a WW2 boat docked alongside the museum!
H. Lee White Marine Museum
1 W 1st St
Tour a WW2 boat docked alongside the museum!
About 12 minutes from us -- one of the closest spots for public beach access. Beautiful views of the lake!
McIntyres Bluff
About 12 minutes from us -- one of the closest spots for public beach access. Beautiful views of the lake!

Groceries and Amenities

The nearest store that stocks most everyday needs -- much faster than the 20-minute trek to Wal-Mart in town.
Dollar General
7754 NY-104
The nearest store that stocks most everyday needs -- much faster than the 20-minute trek to Wal-Mart in town.
Minutes from our location! A local shop carrying local cheeses, small farm seasonal produce, and local artisanal products like maple syrups, sausage, and more.
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Ontario Orchards
7735 St NY-104
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Minutes from our location! A local shop carrying local cheeses, small farm seasonal produce, and local artisanal products like maple syrups, sausage, and more.
Closest gas-station & convenience store with snacks, coffee & sundries. Closest place to pick up fishing bait.
Kwik Fill
7559 NY-104
Closest gas-station & convenience store with snacks, coffee & sundries. Closest place to pick up fishing bait.
If you need to print or copy, this is the spot! A wonderful place run by wonderful people.
Port City Copy Center
412 W 3rd St
If you need to print or copy, this is the spot! A wonderful place run by wonderful people.
The closest pharmacy and drug store. 174 W Bridge St, Oswego, NY 13126 (315) 342-6800
Kinney Drugs
3873 Rome Rd
The closest pharmacy and drug store. 174 W Bridge St, Oswego, NY 13126 (315) 342-6800
*The place* to get your hair and nails done in town. (Appointments and masks required due to COVID-19.) (315) 342-5938
In Vogue Salon & Spa
62 W Bridge St
*The place* to get your hair and nails done in town. (Appointments and masks required due to COVID-19.) (315) 342-5938
Small organic grocery store, much closer than the big groceries across town. They have just about everything you might need, plus a good selection of vitamins and supplements. Their staff is very friendly and helpful!
Green Planet Grocery
250 W Seneca St
Small organic grocery store, much closer than the big groceries across town. They have just about everything you might need, plus a good selection of vitamins and supplements. Their staff is very friendly and helpful!

Shopping

An antique and rummage shop piled high with hidden treasures. A new surprise awaits every time! Be sure to say hello to the wonderful owner, Alfred.
Seneca Warehouse
173 W Seneca St
An antique and rummage shop piled high with hidden treasures. A new surprise awaits every time! Be sure to say hello to the wonderful owner, Alfred.
Local florist selling arrangements and gifts. Say hello to the wonderful owner, Mary!
The Darling Elves Flower and Gift Shop
155 W 5th St
Local florist selling arrangements and gifts. Say hello to the wonderful owner, Mary!
A local gem for the bibliophile visitor!
the river’s end bookstore
19 W Bridge St
A local gem for the bibliophile visitor!
Games, comics, collectibles, books, and more -- we love this local business!
Comic Shop
112 E Bridge St
Games, comics, collectibles, books, and more -- we love this local business!
A local favorite for chocolates and sweet treats. Located on charming W. 1st street. Take a stroll among the cute shops and restaurants while you're here.
Man in the Moon Candies
192 W 1st St
A local favorite for chocolates and sweet treats. Located on charming W. 1st street. Take a stroll among the cute shops and restaurants while you're here.
A neighborhood toy store, featuring unique and hard-to-find toys for all ages. Great for the whole family.
Curious Kidz
145 W Bridge St
A neighborhood toy store, featuring unique and hard-to-find toys for all ages. Great for the whole family.

Health and Wellness

The local urgent care center. Open 8am-8pm, walk-ins accepted. (315) 207-7391
WellNow Urgent Care
200 E 1st St
The local urgent care center. Open 8am-8pm, walk-ins accepted. (315) 207-7391
The closest pharmacy, open 8am-9pm. 174 W Bridge St, Oswego, NY 13126 (315) 342-6800
Kinney Drugs
3873 Rome Rd
The closest pharmacy, open 8am-9pm. 174 W Bridge St, Oswego, NY 13126 (315) 342-6800
The local hospital, open 24 hours. 110 W 6th St, Oswego, NY 13126
Oswego Hospital
110 W 6th St
The local hospital, open 24 hours. 110 W 6th St, Oswego, NY 13126
A huge new spa in Oswego! Many services and packages available.
Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique
120 E 1st St
A huge new spa in Oswego! Many services and packages available.

Activities

Visit here for boat, kayak and bicycle rental. They also arrange guided tours.
Oswego Expeditions
3 Basin St
Visit here for boat, kayak and bicycle rental. They also arrange guided tours.
Wright's Landing and Marina features boat launches, a fish cleaning station, fishing licenses, peddle boat and kayak rentals, and more. The marina, located on Lake Street is open May 1st - October 15th. For information on rates and dockage call 342-8186, or directly to the ticket booth at 343-8430. Ticket booth is open late April to October 15 from 4am to 8pm.
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Wright's Landing Marina
41 Lake St
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Wright's Landing and Marina features boat launches, a fish cleaning station, fishing licenses, peddle boat and kayak rentals, and more. The marina, located on Lake Street is open May 1st - October 15th. For information on rates and dockage call 342-8186, or directly to the ticket booth at 343-8430. Ticket booth is open late April to October 15 from 4am to 8pm.
The Oswego River Walk offers lush green spaces for picnics, and a well-maintained walkway for fishing, walking, jogging and viewing along the beautiful Oswego River. Start located at Water St &, W Schuyler St, Oswego, NY 13126
Oswego River Walkway
West Schuyler Street
The Oswego River Walk offers lush green spaces for picnics, and a well-maintained walkway for fishing, walking, jogging and viewing along the beautiful Oswego River. Start located at Water St &, W Schuyler St, Oswego, NY 13126

Råd om byen

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Apple picking in September and October

Our favorite spot for apple picking in September and October is Ontario Orchards Farm: 15273 Sterling Center Road Sterling, NY 13156 315-343-6328
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Sterling Renaissance Festival in July and August

Closed for 2020 due to COVID-19. Check http://www.sterlingfestival.com/ for next year's tickets!
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Find out about local events

For more information about local events, check out the publication IHeartOswego: https://www.iheartoswego.com/ They also have a very active facebook page that features local businesses and upcoming events: https://www.facebook.com/iheartoswego/
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Slope and cross country skiing

Slope skiing at Labrador mountain (1 hr 15 min drive): https://www.skicny.com/ Cross country skiing at Tug Hill (1 hr 15 min): http://www.uxcski.com/ Call ahead to ask about weather conditions and rental availability: 315-599-7377
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Snowmobiling, ice skating, and sledding

Snowmobiling: https://m.facebook.com/visitoswegocounty/posts/10154185205649064 Public ice skating in Oswego at Crisafulli skating rink (12 min drive): https://oswegocountytoday.com/mayor-barlow-announces-opening-of-free-public-ice-skating-at-crisafulli-rink/news/oswego/ A good sledding hill in town is up the street from the Oswego country club (15 min drive): 610 W 1st St, Oswego, NY 13126 https://maps.app.goo.gl/HWqhWW6q4ovup7pZ8
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Local hikes and walks

For local hiking trails I suggest downloading the AllTrails app to discover trails suited to your preferences: https://www.alltrails.com/ One of our favorites is Sterling Nature Center. Fort Ontario (15 min) is in town, and has a lot of outdoor space for exploring with a fabulous view of the lake: https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/20/details.aspx Breitbeck Park (15 min) is also a good option for in-town outdoor activity -- they just renovated the path next to the waterfront and they did a great job: 91 Lake St, Oswego, NY 13126 https://g.co/kgs/PcKEM7
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Kayaking in the area

This article has helpful suggestions for kayaking in the wider area: https://www.newyorkupstate.com/outdoors/2015/07/where_to_go_kayak_in_upstate_ny_best_spots.html