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Partners in Promoting Rome NYWhat to do, Where to go, Where to Stay ... When in Rome NYMake your visit the best ever! |
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Start here with information about our partners in the greater Rome New York area. |
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Beck's Grove Dinner Theater Contact: Linda Dunn 315-336-7038 E-mail: Beck's Grove |
A 27-acre property just 12 minutes from downtown Rome, Beck's Grove is a multi-venue property known for entertainment and hospitality. Dinner theater with the Chatham Theater Company started at Beck's Grove in 1985. Today, several hundred motorcoach tours from around the U.S. and Canada make their way to Beck's Grove from March through December each year. "A Beck's Grove Christmas" with thousands of lights and one of a kind displays (many bigger than life-size and animated) adorn the grounds and excite children of all ages at Christmastime. Now in its 37th year of ownership by the Dunn family, Beck's also has facilities for clambakes, bar-b-ques and outside functions for up to 2,000 people; weddings, parties and banquets for up to 250, and dinner theater for 180 people. For latest information, visit our partner's web site www.becksgrove.com or at when-in-rome.com | ||
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Beeches Inn and Conference Center Contact: Kimberly Tyler 315-336-1776 E-mail: Beeches Inn and Conference Center |
The Beeches itself is "the ultimate in resort atmosphere". The complex is an impressive sight with it's English architecture, 52 lavishly landscaped acres, with tall trees. Our restaurants offer superior cuisine in two entirely different settings with varied menus to choose from and staff waiting to make your next event a success. With over 80 years in the hospitality industry, the Destito family offers some of the finest accommodations in central New York. Their convention and seminar staff can plan your next meeting or seminar to your exact expectations – No detail is too small, and success is assured. For latest information, visit our partner's web site www.thebeeches.com or see The Beeches at when-in-rome.com | ||
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Rome Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Call: 315-339-9038 E-mail: Rome Sports Hall of Fame |
A non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and preserving the great sports achievements of athletes of Rome, New York, it is the only municipal Sports Hall of Fame with its own museum in New York State. The museum has a Racing Wing and a Sports Wing. The Racing Wing houses the Richie Evans car and two of Dave Packers speed boats, along with appropriate artifacts. The Sports Wing houses exhibits and sport memorabilia that honor Romans who achieved great things at personal and performance levels in many sports: Romešs Olympian competitors, Roman Runners, Track, Bocce, Softball, Baseball, Ice Hockey, Tennis, Field Hockey, Bowling, Boxing, Copper City Chiefs, Football, Basketball, Rome Colonels, Special Olympics, Soccer, Lacrosse, Gymnastics, and Volleyball. For latest information, visit our partner's web site | ||
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Capitol Theatre Contact: Art Pierce 315-337-6453 E-mail: Capitol Theatre |
The Capitol Theatre is a 1,741 seat 1928 movie palace which now operates as a civic center. The theatre offers a variety of entertainments year-round, including live theatre, children's productions, and classic silent and talking films. The silent movies are accompanied by the theatre's original installation Moller theatre pipe organ. For latest information, visit our partner's web site www.theatreorgans.com/ny/rome/ or The Capitol Theatre at when-in-rome.com | ||
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Rome Historical Society Contact: Merry Speicher 315-336-5870 E-mail: Rome Historical Society |
Founded in 1936, the Rome Historical Society is a non-profit, educational institution chartered by the State of New York. Our mission is to preserve the history of Rome, its people, and the surrounding community of Oneida County via permanent and temporary exhibitions and an established archive. The Rome Historical Society is a perfect beginning for a local tour encompassing all aspects of the area's history. Our multimedia presentation of "Our Goodly Heritage" will guide visitors through the early ice age to present day Rome. Visitors will be thrilled with the societies collection as they are displayed in both permanent and temporary exhibits. Permanent exhibits feature the Iroquois peoples, the Forts on the Carry, the canals, the diary industry, manufacturing, and early life in Rome. Additional exhibits focus on significant 20th century developments, such as the Rome Turney Radiator Company and Griffiss Air Force Base. For latest information, visit The Rome Historical Society at when-in-rome.com | ||
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Rome Area Chamber of Commerce Contact: 315-337-1700 E-mail: Rome Chamber |
The leading business organization in Rome, New York, the Rome Chamber works on behalf of its members to provide support and advocacy on critical issues, offers money-saving programs, services, business assistance, and many promotional opportunities. Through its volunteer board of directors and committee structure, the Chamber addresses business and community concerns, helps organize civic celebration and quality of life improvements, supports workforce development and education initiatives, and works with regional organizations to be effective for the benefit of the local business and residential community. For latest information, visit our partner's web site www.romechamber.com or at when-in-rome.com | ||
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