Location: Ilion
Top Things to do in Ilion
Top 10 Things to do in Ilion, United States
Ilion is a village in Herkimer County, New York, United States. The population was 8,053 at the 2010 census. "Ilion" is a name for the ancient city of Troy.
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1. Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute. Renowned art collection, exhibitions, and education programs presented in a famous museum building designed by Philip Johnson and a superbly restored Victorian mansion, Fountain Elms. Performing arts include international soloists and ensembles, rising stars, cinema, outdoor concerts and special events. School of Art offers a nationally accredited college program, PrattMWP, and community art classes for all ages. Art Shop Gift Gallery. Museum admission is free. Open year-round, Tues - Sat 10 – 5, Sun 1 - 5.
Reviewed By adknative2016 - Adirondacks, New York
We live about 1 1/2 hours from here, so we want to feel like the end of the drive will be worth the trip. Munson may be a small museum, but we have enjoyed exhibits as varied as outstanding wood-carving, Seneca Ray Stoddard's photography, Georgia O'Keefe's paintings and a wonderful exhibit with hand-blown glass (an artist whose name escapes me). Never know what they will bring in next, so we check back frequently. This is a friendly place to wander, the security is visible but cordial and the museum's own collection of European masters is featured as well. Always a pleasure.
2. Erie Canal Cruises
Overall Ratings
5 based on 730 reviews
We offer many ways to enjoy the sights and sounds of a trip down the Erie Canal! Our most popular cruise is our sight seeing cruise. Daily sight seeing cruises are 90 minutes in length and travel east on the Erie Canal through Lock 18, raising and lowering vessels over 20 feet! Pass by the Fort Herkimer Church, one of the oldest in the state. Hear an award-winning narration about the past, present and future of the Erie Canal. Sight seeing cruises offered 7 days a week from mid-May through Columbus Day. Join us on a specialty cruise! Welcome on board a Living History Cruise to the Historic Herkimer Home, "Rock the Lock" on a Friday Night Party Cruises, laugh all the way down the canal on a Comedy Cruise or relax and enjoy a Canal Nations sunset cruise!
Reviewed By capt38 - Rehoboth, Massachusetts
We took an afternoon boat cruise during the week, so it wasn't real busy. Captain Dave gave a great history lesson while pointing out sites along the river. We've been boating for over 45 years, but have never been through a lock before. It was a great experience, an included history of the Erie Canal, and a overall great afternoon. I would highly recommend this trip for anyone.
3. Holy Trinity Monastery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By CATTSAR - Provincetown, Massachusetts
There is no fee for the monastery, but contributions are accepted and appreciated especially at the museum.
I was not sure what to expect and what I found was way more than I had hoped for!!
The monastery is a working monastery which was awesome to witness. We started in the bookstore while we waited for the museum to open at 2 PM. It was a slow day and I had the good fortune of conversing with a brother about The Russian Orthodox Church in and outside of Russia. We also talked about the Imperial Russian Family, their murder and their evolution to sainthood as well as the many icons. We then spent some time in the monastic cemetery. At 2 we headed over to the museum which, though small, was a stunning collection of religious artifacts some dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. In addition, there was information about selected Tsars, their reigns, and their relationships with the church. Not to be missed!!
We were then treated to a private tour of the baptismal fonts and bell tower, to include an in depth explanation of the icons. We then moved into the church, both upper and lower, where brother again explained in detail the church and the deliberate reasons for the specific icons, their specific placement and the evolution of the monastery and its on going roll.
The grounds are fairly compact and easy to navigate. There is, in fact, a map available. This is a must for anyone interested in history, religious history and an absolute for anyone interested in Russian history.
The pictures inside the church are poorly lit. While pictures are allowed, flashes are not.
4. Remington Arms Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Jim S - Clearwater, Florida
This free museum is part of the main factory. It has a large selection of the rifles, pistols, and other products made during the 199 year history of the company. There are several looping videos that cover the history of the company, and manufacturing processes to make rifles and shotguns. Display cases have examples of the major models of arms made over the companies history. There is a free parking lot across the street reserved for visitors. Receptionists are very friendly, just sign their guest log. There is also a small gift shop with branded clothes and accessories. They no longer offer factory tours, but the videos give more details than you could ever pick up on a tour. Sorry, they do not offer the videos for sale or we would have bought one.
5. Herkimer Diamond Mines
Overall Ratings
4 based on 234 reviews
Reviewed By votfinoski - Middletown, Connecticut
Spent an hour in the mines looking for Herkimer Crystals. Lots of work but fun as well. Gift shop and museum on premises.We are so pleased to hear that you had some great fun at our diamond mines! We hope that you will visit us again sometime!
6. Stanley Center for The Arts
Overall Ratings
5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By sroch59 - Columbia
We saw a concert here in May. The venue is absolutely gorgeous. The seats are comfortable and the staff is extremely helpful. The acoustics were very good for the concert
7. The Ilion Little Theatre Club
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Suzanne R - Yorkville, New York, United States
Ilion Little Theatre is an intimate setting known as "The Stables". It's located behind Remington Arms (yes, the gunmakers) and was the stables for the Remington Homestead. The walls in the theater are filled with history as the posters from productions date back over 90 years. A small stage and seating for less than 100, there is not a bad seat in the house. It's a place that many have called home to community theater in the Mohawk Valley. And , YES.....it is haunted! Just ask the ghost seekers of CNY who investigated!
8. Silent Sentinel Civil War Memorial Statue
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Bob F - Albany, New York
After the Civil War ended, statues depicting Union and Confederate soldiers were put up across the country to memorialize the hard struggle and those who served.
The statue plinth reads: "In Memory of Our Heroes Who Served in the Defense of the Union" Beneath the soldier: 1861-1865. He stands in kepi looking out across the road, eternally vigil.
9. Gems Along the Mohawk
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Michelle B - New York City, New York
This is an excellent destination for a day out. The Gems store has small displays of many products made in the Mohawk Valley and surrounding areas. There's jewelry displays, food products, Erie Canal souvenirs and boat rides, clothing and shoes, home décor, wines, cheese, books - really something for everyone. I especially like shopping here for the women in my family during the holidays. And when you're finished you can have a bite to eat at the attached Waterfront Grille. The staff in both establishments is friendly and helpful. I had a ride on the Erie Canal boat years ago and I would recommend it for anyone interested in Mohawk Valley history, or if you just want to relax for the afternoon. Good for kids too.
10. Tee Time Mini Golf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Shannon M
Right now my husband and I ate staying at the wonderful Inn Towne Motel in Herkimer. So being that we are on a budget this is a great place to go. We are a young couple and always ha e a ball here. It is five bucks a person and they have great holes and good music. We always love seeing the owner she is a peach even gave us a free ticket for the next time because we 'had such a good time' she was amazing. I only wish there were more hokes to play because it ends so quickly!
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