Our Neighborhood
Hamilton is located in the quaint, New England-style village of Clinton, N.Y., which was recognized recently as the most charming town in New York State. In addition to Clinton’s eateries and locally-owned businesses, the village is just 10 minutes away from more shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities. The Adirondack Park is a favorite destination for hiking, skiing, camping, and other outdoor activities.
Hamilton is located ...
- 2 minutes from world-famous Half-Moon cookies (a Utica original)
- 2 minutes from one-of-a-kind chocolate “magic bars”
- 5 minutes from (Breakfast at) Tiffany’s famous chocolate chip pancakes
- 10 minutes from two sushi and hibachi steakhouses
- 10 minutes from a shopping mall
- 15 minutes from authentic South Carolina-style barbeque
- 15 minutes from delicious spinach enchiladas and vegan black beans
- 15 minutes from two local favorites: Utica greens and chicken riggies
- 15 minutes (or less) from 14 movie screens
- 30 minutes from four nationally renowned golf courses
- 1 hour from seven Alpine and three Nordic ski resorts
- 1 hour from some of the best fly-fishing in the Northeast
- 2 hours from some of the best whitewater rafting and kayaking in the country
Created by People in (or from) Our Neighborhood
- Bristol-Myers Squibb (founded by two Hamilton alumni in Clinton)
- Utica Club/Saranac Brewery (founded in Utica)
- The Wizard of Oz (written by Chittenango native L. Frank Baum)
- The Pledge of Allegiance (written by Rome native Francis Bellamy)
- The Red Cross (founded by Clara Barton who once lived in Clinton)
- The Sterile Cuckoo by John Nichols ’62 (Clinton)
- The Boilermaker (the nation’s largest 15K road race is held each year in Utica)
- Roots (written by Alex Haley when he lived in Clinton)
