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    Munson - Sol LeWitt; Wall Piece #2; 1976; white painted wood

    Munson

    4.5(13 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $

    This was an unexpected gem of an art museum in the heart of Utica. We came here on a half-day trip…read morefrom Cooperstown (1 hour away on rural roads) for a brief visit and had modest expectations. The MWPAI has two main buildings and includes a lovely collection of paintings and sculptures. The highlight of the museum is the set of paintings by Thomas Cole on the top floor of the main building. These works illustrate various stages in one's life cycle from youth to middle-age to older-age. I was impressed by the quality of the collection here and a visiting exhibit of works by a contemporary artist from Atlanta. We arrived around 11:30am on a Thursday and went immediately to the Terrace Cafe after a quick restroom stop. The cafe is open from 11am to 3pm Tuesdays through Saturdays and has outdoor seating. I was impressed by the quality of our bistro-style lunch prepared by a professional chef. We enjoyed some iced tea and the fried deviled eggs with horseradish, dijon and scallions as an appetizer. My 13-year old son devoured his MWP burger (mustard-whiskey-peppercorn glaze), while I had the Saratoga Quiche which was light and refreshing. We were too full for dessert. Who knew that Utica could provide an elegant yet affordable lunch with a lovely outdoor view? Be sure to ask the waiter for recommendations on main dishes and appetizers. Although the service can be a bit slow, it's a delightful spot for a leisurely lunch where you can relax and unwind. My wife, teenage sons (15 yrs, 13 yrs) and I really enjoyed our short day trip to Utica. MWPAI was a highlight along with Utica Coffee Roasters and the half-moon cookies from Hemstrought Bakery.

    It has 2 sections, main building for art exhibit, the other section is a historical residence of…read morethe donor. All items has descriptions in details. The museum is not big and easy to navigate. Artworks are world class, so amazing. Worth to visit even though I had a short trip.

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    Munson - Ralston Crawford; Buildings; 1936; oil on canvas

    Ralston Crawford; Buildings; 1936; oil on canvas

    Munson - Interior of Main Building.

    Interior of Main Building.

    Munson - Philip Johnson designed this building completed in 1960

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    Philip Johnson designed this building completed in 1960

    Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Remsen water tower

    Adirondack Scenic Railroad

    2.8(32 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Mad hatter tea party. The tea party setup was cute, but there was very little interaction with the…read moreAlice in wonderland characters they walked by once and that was it. The train also just stopped on the tracks for 20 minutes or so and then went back so the actual train travel was only about 40 minutes or less. Would not be very entertaining for most young children.

    Polar Express Experience?…read more If I could have gotten a refund I would have! This was a completely deceptive trip! The beginning.. a young woman and young man lip synching, then a lackluster conductor and little boy performing. We chose to not do the VIP tickets and were in the first car with all the smudges and dirty windows and the overhead speaker that you barely can hear music or announcements because it sounded like a speaker from the 1950's or 1960's ! Who knew we would be getting on a train to no where? Everyone thought it was a trip to a pseudo North Pole and getting out to meet Santa. Instead drove in the dark for the 7pm ride not seeing hardly anything out the windows had a half cup of warm chocolate and a cookie and drove back to station.. for $47 per person? Even our grandson was disappointed! We were told no water served or a second cookie or hot chocolate! For the money they make for each trip in this season they should buy a plot of land at the last stop where that fake looking Santa stood outside and waved and make a little Northpole that the families can get off the train and have a magical experience? Sorry never ever wasting money or time on this bogus trip. We will just enjoy the magical movie.

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    Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Scenery on train ride

    Scenery on train ride

    Adirondack Scenic Railroad - To the North Pole, of course! This is the Polar Express!

    To the North Pole, of course! This is the Polar Express!

    Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Scenery on train ride

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    Scenery on train ride

    Oneida County History Center - museums - Updated May 2026

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