Best Art Gallery In Upstate NY, Don D. Is God...read more

Interest place to visit. Something for everyone. Model railroads, native American displaces.read more

Incredible museum and exhibits. Cannot say enough good things. This is the best museum we have seen…read moreupstate and we have been to many. Wish we would've tried it sooner. Plenty of interactive areas for my 4 yo who loved it. Easily spent 3 hours there. The model train set is beautifully done!

Found out about this place over a beer at a local bar so I had to check it out. Great off the…read morebeaten path museum that should not be missed.

Enjoyed all sections of this multifaceted institution: Home and shop of Bundy: Tycoon of precursor…read moreof IBM; homage to Rod Serling and classic TV / Hollywood artifacts and even a working photo darkroom onsite!

A great Friday evening option for getting out and mingling. It's Binghamton's liveliest night, not…read morecounting the drunken students. Depending upon the weather, the crowds can thick. Sunshine and pleasant temps get the masses out and about. It all takes place downtown in Binghamton, spanning a number of blocks. Dozens of shops stay open late to accompany dozens of galleries for their monthly night of glory. You'll also find live music and dance performances. We have some truly excellent talent in this town. For instance, Anthony Brunelli and Orazio Salati are quite well known and respected in the art world. Their studios also feature the works of other very talented artists, some are local and others are imported from NYC galleries. Many galleries also feature local students' work. There is a little bit of something for everyone! The Van Zandbergen's new studio at the train station features beautiful photography. It's a nice way to spend a night out in Binghamton, grab a bite to eat or a drink at one of the many great downtown restaurants with friends.

First Fridays February vs First Fridays July. I'm all about the smackdown challenges and this one's…read moregoing to be a bloodbath. No contest here. A little backstory. First Fridays is a monthly arts event taking place on (you guessed it) the first Friday of every month. There are about 36 gallery locations throughout downtown Binghamton that open their doors and feature all sorts of artwork. The concept is great and I fully support it. It's been a major force in the revitalization of downtown, a process that is still underway but making great progress. So let's introduce our first Challenger - First Friday February. This was my 1st First Friday. The night was cold. It was fully dark at 6:00pm (when the festivities start), and we weren't sure where all the venues were. My wife and I ventured out into the deserted streets of downtown Binghamton, determined to find some art. At 6:10pm, nothing seemed to be happening on Washington Street, the advertised epicenter. We traveled over to State Street and found some 2nd Floor galleries and a smallish crowd mingling. The art wasn't steller and the mood seemed somber, rather than celebratory and fun. We walked away from the evening discouraged and dissapointed. Fast forward to First Fridays July. Totally different story. It was warm, sunny (what a difference weather makes). Tons of people were out on the streets. We wandered up State Street (two blocks up from main) and found a great concentration of galleries. Some of the art was very enjoyable. There was plentiful food and wine. We also found Binghamton's new art theater "The Art Mission", which I am excited about and will be writing a review of shortly. So First Fridays is a very enjoyable event. I highly recommend it. Now in our smackdown challenge, who is the victor? No contest, I assure you. The event is much better and more populated during the summer months (no surprise). With many gallery shows, sometimes the crowds seem more interested in the free food/wine and people watching than the art itself, but that goes with the territory. So definitely check out First Fridays and support your local artists.

I cannot say enough about The Binghamton Country Club. The event coordinator Tammy was so helpful…read moreand did a perfect job with my daughter's baby shower. Erin, who was the first staff we met, was personable, accommodating and patient. The room was perfectly set up and had many windows which lent to a great view. The appetizers were delicious and the wines were great! Thank you Tammy and Binghamton Country Club

Outstanding food. Great service and reasonable prices. All a great experience when my family and…read moreI visit.

I loved my experience at Shaman's Den. I've never been to an actual tattoo shop/ piercing studio to…read moreget a piercing and was nervous. Dan was incredible and informative. I got my Tragus pierced along with a second ear lobe piercing. As well as my mom got 2 piercings too. It was a quick process. The studio was clean along with the instruments and I could tell that he takes pride in his work. I can't wait to go back for my future piercings!!!

I went to get nipple piercings today and have nothing but good things to say about Dan the piercer…read more I really thought I would feel uncomfortable with a male piercer but that was not my experience. First off the piercer has amazing energy and you literally will feel so calm about getting your piercing. I felt very comfortable and the piercing itself was near painless. Dan explained everything in detail and provided an after care pamphlet. I had nothing but a good experience and will definitely come back here in the future!