Location: Rome
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The 6 Best Free Things to do in Rome, New York (NY)
Rome is a city in Oneida County, New York, United States, located in the central part of the state. The population was 33,725 at the 2010 census. Rome is one of two principal cities in the Utica–Rome Metropolitan Statistical Area, which lies in the "Leatherstocking Country" made famous by James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales, set in frontier days before the American Revolutionary War. Rome is in New York's 22nd congressional district.
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1. Fort Stanwix National Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 258 reviews
Built in 1758 to guard a strategic port along a major transportation route, today this national site maintains an extensive archaeological collection and a nearly complete reconstructed Revolutionary War fort with interpreters.
Reviewed By C0rgiL0ver - Alton, United States
The log fort is a wonderful reconstruction of the Revolutionary War fort. The Vistor's Center has very interesting displays and excellent films providing a good background to the history of the fort and the area. The Park Ranger was very helpful. Even the rain did not diminish the visit.
2. Rome Historical Society & Museum
3. H.P. Sears Service Station Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Restored 1929 gas station, originally built by Howard P. Sears. Museum is part of an effort to revitalize downtown historic district of Rome, New York.
4. Copper City Brewing Company
5. Griffiss International Sculpture Garden and Nature Trail
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By 581colleenc - Troy, United States
This is a FREE large park that is decorated throughout the trails with amazing sculptures. There is a decent sized parking area with port-a-potties. There are trails that will led you through and see all 22 sculptures. A map is available to look at in the parking area. Pretty even to walk though during the winter. A FREE Cool/ different daytime walk for anyone to do on a boring day.
