Location: Oswego
Top Things to do in Oswego
What to do and see in Oswego, New York (NY): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Oswego /ɒsˈwiːɡoʊ/ is a city in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 18,142 at the 2010 census. Oswego is located on Lake Ontario in north-central New York and promotes itself as "The Port City of Central New York". It is the county seat of Oswego County.
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1. Safe Haven Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 58 reviews
2. State University of New York Oswego
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By TaniaR695 - Oswego, United States
SUNY Oswego is a gem of a school. Our campus is beautiful-next to Lake Ontario-and the people are friendly. Our students come from many states e countries, but most are from our surrounding areas and New York City. We have a great cultural program yearly, open to the general public. We have graduated many teachers since the 19th century, fro well-respected teacher education programs. Of course we offer a liberal arts education also, and even engineering now. Sports too, with a great ice hockey arena. Come visit our campus, stroll around our pond, see stunning sunsets, meet a deer, red fox and birds... Praise to thee,Oswego!
3. H. Lee White Marine Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By JackL448 - East Syracuse, United States
The name H.Lee White is the name of a great lakes cargo ship launched in December 1973 & still in operation today. A visit starts in the gift shop that leads to a staircase & upper floor-museum is only two floors. The stairs has a working electric chair for handicapped visitors. The visit is one way ending down another staircase. I would estimate the second floor has 8-9 separate rooms dating back to the mid-1770's to the present. The walls are filled with photographs, drawings & prints & all kinds all maritime items & equipment. There are models of all kinds vessels from the 1700's to the present. Most rooms will have theme names such as 'Tugging Around Our Waterways', 'Steam and the Canal', 'Oswego: The Early Years', 'Trade', ' Commerical Fishing' & 'Normandy Beach, June 6, 1944'. Outside the museum is an army tugboat-LT-5- and a 1927 derrick. The LT-5 was built in the early 1940's-1 of 13-that took part during the June 6, 19944 D.Day landing. The derrick was built in 1927 that served on the N.Y.S. Barge Canal. Both vessel can be toured with much information about their history. Out on Lake Ontario is the West Pierhead Lighthouse. On Saturday & Sunday trips are made to the lighthouse. Reservations must be made probably by Wednesday. Price & times unknown. I would suggest calling the museum directly about reservations. I didn't know about the reservations till late afternoon. There two parking lots-south & north. The south lot has 14-16 spaces located about 50 feet from the museum's entrance, while the north lot is much larger. Only the south was being half used, so not big crows, however my visit was on a Saturday afternoon. The museum is small, yet very detailed. Any person with an interest in maritime history this museum should be worth their time. A visit is highly recommended. Hours are Sunday to Saturday, 1:00-5:00, with admission be reasonable. Possibly I may made a reservation for the lighthouse.
4. Fort Ontario State Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 171 reviews
Reviewed By JackL448 - East Syracuse, United States
The cemetery is located 100 yards to the east of the fort counting about 75 gravestones Would say at least half are unreadable, while about 1/4 are clear. One staff member informed me the oldest grave is from the French & Indian War, will the most resent being from the mid-1950's. Two memorials stand out. The first-1776-1906-'In Grateful Remembrance of Service of Twelve Unknown Revolutionary Soldiers Who Lie Buried Here'. The second being 'The Memory Of The Men & Women Who Gave Their Lives, Their Service, Their Fortunates To Achieve And Maintain American Independence'. A wooden rail fence surrounds the cemetery. Two info stands-'The Post Cemetery'-about the cemetery's history-and 'Those Buried at Fort Ontario'- the majority are enlisted men who died of sudden or protracted illness. Also an info stand-'Monument To Women And Children on the Frontier'. A few feet away is a monument with the words-'From Hearth Of American Comes the Heart of America'-on the front of an large outdoor fireplace. A complete visit will probably last only 25 minutes at most. A visitor can drive over to a small parking lot or walk on a concrete walkway. The cemetery faces north toward Lake Ontario. A visit is recommended.
5. Ontario Orchards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
A unique farm market with fresh local produce, delicious baked goods from our on site bakery, cheeses, hard cider, craft brews, local honey, NY maple syrup, greenhouses, perennials, a living nursery, gifts and treats for the whole family. We have a wide variety of goods all in one place!
Reviewed By NurseSherry - Houston, United States
Great place for fresh pastries, vegetables and spices. We purchased an assortment and were very pleased with everything. As members of Harvest Host we camped overnight in their orchard which was wonderfully quite and a beautiful space to wake up in.
6. Oswego Speedway
7. Breitbeck Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By JackL448 - East Syracuse, United States
The park is located on the northwest side of Oswego . Am unable to say the park's acreage is, however there is a 5.9 mile walking loop. The loop is composed of the Oswego Trail-outside loop- & the Breitbeck Park Trail-inside loop-on a cement walkway. The park's center exhibit is the Kingsford Bell & Tower, which is a Meneely Bell that signalled workers of the Oswego Starch Company for the Kingsford Fire Company or for July 4 celebrations. A short walk is the Volunteer Made America-A Tribute To Rosemary Sinnett Nesbitt. There are a total of 58 benches that face Lake Ontario in 36, 13, & 9 sections. Each bench is dedicated or a memorial to a person or persons. The 36 benches face a walk down seating area with six metal chairs. The 13 benches face a seating area with six wooden rocking chairs. The west end are nine benches four wooden rocking chairs. Toward the western end is a children's playground with a sliding gym & two swing sets with four swings each. Next door is an open pavilion with nine picnic tables along with four cooking grills. There are countless shade trees including at least 12 picnic tables & several nearby track cans. Parking is free in two lots. To the southeast end is a medium lot of Lake Street, while a smaller lot is located off Lake & Ontario Streets. Can't recall where the restrooms are located, possibly by the pavilion. A visitor can go for a walk or walk their dog or a jog or just relax & enjoy the view or scenery. My visit was on an early Friday morning-not many visitor at 9:00 AM-before a visit to the Fort Ontario Historical Site. I realize this is a long review for the park, however the time was worth what I encountered. A visit for any reason is recommended.
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