Binghamton CVB: Greater Binghamton Tours

Greater Binghamton Tours

Greater Binghamton offers a great location and many touring options for your groups. Whether they are interested in history, art, or terrific fall foliage, we are your destination! Additionally many New York State attractions can be seen in a day trip and our central location makes us an ideal choice for hub & spoke tours. Our affordability, warmth and hospitality choices will serve you well for both an overnight and for dining. So come and stay for a while, there are so many choices…..

Example Itineraries

SPRING / SUMMER

8:00 a.m. Breakfast at hotel
9:00 a.m. Meet CVB Representative and Step-On Guide at Hotel
9:20 a.m. Tour of SACRED HEART UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH - This beautiful wooden church is based on the folk architecture of the churches in the Ukraine’s Carpathian Mountains.
9:45 a.m. DRIVING TOUR of the Area’s many Gold-Domed Ethnic Churches. History and architecture of Downtown Binghamton and Riverside Drive’s beautiful mansions.
10:45 a.m. THE BUNDY: MUSEUM / GALLERIES / SHOWROOM: The Bundy mansion is a Queen Anne/shingle-style mansion built in 1892 for Harlow E. Bundy, who founded the company that was the forerunner of the present-day IBM. In addition to time-clock displays there are several galleries featuring antiques and memorabilia.
11:45 a.m. CAROUSEL AT RECREATION PARK: Enjoy a free ride on this beautiful Herschell Carousel – one of six in the county.
Noon - 1:00 p.m. Lunch (A picnic in the park, dining in an historic hotel, there are options galore)
1:15 – 3:00 p.m. Visit the ROBERSON MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER - Include a guided tour of the Mansion, a planetarium show, as well as free time to explore the numerous displays and exhibits. A great educational experience!
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tour the WINDY HILL FARMS CANDLE FACTORY - See the process of candle making & experience 300 different candle scents. A tour for all your senses!
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. After a time to relax and prepare for an exciting evening, you’ll enjoy a dinner at one of Greater Binghamton’s unique restaurants!
8:00 p.m. Evening entertainment: Tri-Cities Opera, Binghamton Philharmonic or a Special Show at the Broome County Arena, an Art Gallery tour...possibilities abound!
Add a festival stop to your itinerary -- the Annual Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally, Chris Thater Memorial Races, Lumberjack Festival, USTA Tennis Challenger, are just a few!

FALL

8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Meet CVB Representative and Step-On Guide at Hotel
9:20 a.m. Tour of SACRED HEART UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH - This beautiful wooden church is based on the folk architecture of the churches in the Ukraine’s Carpathian Mountains.
9:45 a.m. DRIVING TOUR of the Area’s many Gold-Domed Ethnic Churches. History and architecture of Downtown Binghamton and Riverside Drive’s beautiful mansions.
10:20 a.m. THE CIDER MILL - Watch as cider is pressed at this working Cider Mill and then enjoy the fruits of their labor with a mid-morning snack of cider and doughnuts.
11:00 a.m. SHOPPING TOUR at one of our many malls.
Noon - 1:00 p.m. Lunch (A picnic overlooking the valley, dining in an historic restaurant, a Spiedie are some choices)
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Tour the WINDY HILL FARMS CANDLE FACTORY - See the process of candle making & experience 300 different candle scents. A tour for all your senses!
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Visit the ROBERSON MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER - Include a guided tour of the Mansion, a planetarium show, as well as free time to explore the numerous displays and exhibits.
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. After a time to relax and prepare for an exciting evening , you’ll enjoy a dinner at one of Greater Binghamton’s unique restaurants!
8:00 p.m. Evening entertainment – Tri-Cities Opera, Binghamton Philharmonic, Theater Shows or a special event at the Broome County Arena...possibilities abound!
Suggested festivals to fit into your fall itinerary: Apple Festival, Jazz & Wine Festival, Oktoberfest or many more!! There are always festivals going on. Give us a call and come join the fun!

Click here to download more Sample Itineraries in our Group Tour Planner (PDF).

What’s Your Pleasure?

Greater Binghamton offers an abundance of touring options for your group.

Active: Walking trails traverse the landscape, from the Vestal Rail Trail to downtown’s river-walk. Wander through the Cutler Botanic Garden or Binghamton University’s Nature Preserve. Bring those sneakers!
Dining: Have you tried a Spiedie? Greater Binghamton is famous for the discovery of this delicious grilled treat. Stop by Lupo’s to taste the real deal, and while you are there you can buy some sauce to take home with you. Looking more upscale? The Number 5 Restaurant, Cortese Italian-American Restaurant, or Plantation House will please you. Or perhaps you’d like a delightful treat of home-made Pat Mitchell’s Ice Cream.
History: Take a step back in time at the elegantly appointed Phelps Mansion Museum and tour one our most historic homes. The Roberson Museum & Science Center also began as a family home and now also houses the Binghamton Welcome Center which tells our town’s story of growth from Manufacturing to Computers to Aerospace technology. The Endicott Visitors Center will enthrall you with the humble beginning of IBM (yes in Endicott, NY) and the Endicott Johnson legacy.
Starry Eyed: The Kopernik Observatory is the largest public access observatory in the Northeast. Another great celestial option is the Planetarium tour at The Roberson Museum & Science Center.
Pure and Natural: Do your groups prefer farm-fresh tours? The Cider Mill is an authentic working mill that is open from August through November. Nothing tastes better than fresh pressed apple cider and hot doughnuts. The Greater Binghamton landscape is also dotted with family owned, tourist friendly farms. Be sure to visit Green Brothers Apple Hills, Lone Maple Farm, or Jackson’s Farm are just a few of our great options. The Windy Hill Candle Factory features 50,000 locally made candles.
Artsy & Entertaining: Greater Binghamton’s arts scene is growing. Downtown features a monthly “First Friday Art Walk” to highlight our emerging art gallery & studio locations. Live music is a part of the celebration ~ a delightful event any time of the year. Antique Row is a few blocks from the City center and features various types of storefronts with treasures from yesteryear. Opera, Symphony, Theatre….we have that covered too! Our numerous performance facilities are alive with entertainment options whenever you are here.
Imagination: “Imagine if you will” that famous phrase began every episode of the “Twilight Zone” television series. The creative mind behind the series, Rod Serling, proudly referred to Binghamton as his hometown. We proudly pay homage to Serling at several sites throughout the area, and coming soon – The Rod Serling Museum next to The Bundy: Museum ~ Galleries ~ Showroom on Main Street, Binghamton.
Get Wild: Visit the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park, the 5th oldest zoo in the nation. The hilly terrain offers great views while seeing the animals that reside there.

Greater Binghamton Convention & Visitors Bureau
P.O. Box 995, Binghamton, NY 13902-0995
Toll Free: (800) 836-6740 Fax: (607) 722-4513
E-mail: judi@visitbinghamton.org or adriana@visitbinghamton.org

Download our Group Tour Planner in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. The Planner includes: Major Attractions, Restaurant Listings, Sample Itineraries and more.