Clinton: A Quiet Small Town Escape
Clinton, New York is a village in Oneida County, dating back to 1787 when the first settlers arrived in the form of Revolutionary War veterans from Plymouth, Connecticut. The village lies east of Oriskany Creek and south of Griffiss International Airport (RME), which is 28 kilometers away, east of Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), which is 80 kilometers away, and north of Hamilton Municipal Airport (VGC), which is 31 kilometers away.
Best Time to Visit
Clinton, New York offers great weather between months of mid May to the end of September. Half of the year is mostly cold, with the other half nice with a chance of rain or snow. Humidity is at its peak in December, while the least humid month is April. Tourists tend to flock from July through September where Clinton hotel rates peaks, while crowds are often few in the month of November. In nearby Remsen, the Remsen Barn Festival is held in September, while the Boonville/Oneida County Fair is held in late July to early August.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When on vacation in Clinton, New York, drop by the North Star Orchards Farm Market & Bakery, which offers blooming green houses, apple picking activities, and old-fashioned market. Visit the Wellin Museum of Art at Hamilton College or explore Kirkland Town Park and Utica Zoo. Stay at the quaint B&B housed in an 1800's farmhouse called Arbor Inn of Clinton or check into the 2-star Harding Farm for apartments and cottages set in a farm. A little further away are 3-star hotels like Hampton Inn & Suites Utica, Homewood Suites by Hilton New Hartford Utixa, and Delta Hotels by Marriott.