One of the top things to do in Sodus Point is tour the lighthouse, which was built in 1824, fell into disrepair during the Civil War, and has been restored.
If you're up for it, a New York hike will lead you past two plane crash sites and reportedly, an old Mohawk Indian camp - and all of it just about 2 hours from Utica.
One of the highlights of autumn in Central New York is the stunning display of fall colors as the leaves begin to change. What are the best leaf-peeping road trips? Buckle up - some are less than an hour from Utica.