17 Things to do near Rome, NY
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Rome Skatepark
Rome, New York
0.8 miles EA Rome, New York skatepark with a mini ramp and street course — pads and membership are required to ride.
Skateboard
Point Rock
Utica-Rome, NY, New York
13.2 miles NWSwim near Utica-Rome, NY, New York
Swim
Verona Beach State Park
Verona Beach
14.2 miles WGuarded sand beach on the east shore of Oneida Lake at Verona Beach State Park, open for swimming in summer with a $7 per car state park entry fee. Late-summer algae blooms sometimes close the swim area.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Oxbow Falls Park
Canastota, New York
19.3 miles SWHeavily wooded, physically demanding disc golf near Canastota with lots of elevation, distant Oneida Lake views, and challenging terrain — bring bug spray and your full arsenal of shots.
Disc Golf
Oxbow Disc Golf Course
Canastota, New York
19.3 miles SWA technical free disc golf course overlooking Oneida Lake that goes over the hills and through the woods, favoring precision over distance — a wonderful risk-versus-reward experience.
Disc Golf
Green Lake Beach
Fayetteville
27.8 miles SWThe lifeguarded sand beach at the north end of Green Lake, a meromictic lake near Fayetteville whose calcite whiting events turn the water a milky turquoise. It is the only legal place to swim in Green Lakes State Park, and the vehicle fee is $10 in seaso
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Salmon River Falls
Salamanca, New York
33.7 miles NWSwim near Salamanca, New York
Swim
Heritage Park Disc Golf
North Syracuse, New York
35.0 miles WA short neighborhood disc golf course with multiple tees that effectively plays like a 27-hole course — suitable for all skill levels.
Disc Golf
Merrill Park Disc Golf Course
Parish, New York
35.7 miles WA short wilderness disc golf course in Parish with funky hand-made baskets, heavy brush, water, and a nature trail setting — holes 4 and 8 share one basket in this quirky free course.
Disc Golf
Clay Park - East
Liverpool, New York
36.8 miles WMore tightly wooded than the west course, Clay Park East in Liverpool offers natural tunnel shots — bring bug spray and watch for poison ivy.
Disc Golf
Clay Park - West
Liverpool, New York
37.1 miles WA tightly wooded disc golf course with three par-4 holes that challenge players of all skill levels in Liverpool, New York.
Disc Golf
Old Forge Public Beach
Old Forge
42.2 miles NEFree, lifeguarded Town of Webb beach on Old Forge Pond in the center of Old Forge, open mid-June through Labor Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., next to the visitor center, courts and playground.
Swim
Rattlesnake Gulf
Utica-Rome, NY, New York
43.5 miles SWCLOSED. This is now private property with No Trespassing posted. A 2-mile round-trip hike to a 25-foot waterfall with a swimming hole at the base — expect downed trees, slippery rocks, and a small day-use fee at this seasonal Upstate New York spot.
Swim
Stratford Area
Dansville, New York
46.8 miles ESwim near Dansville, New York
Swim
Sandy Island Beach State Park
Pulaski
47.0 miles NWA guarded 1,500-foot sand beach on Lake Ontario's eastern shore near Pulaski, New York, backed by restored freshwater dunes. Lifeguards in summer; $7 vehicle entrance fee.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Gilbert Lake State Park
Laurens, New York
47.3 miles SA short, scenic disc golf course in a Gilbert Lake State Park campground — scorecards at the park office and easy access for campers.
Disc Golf
Caroga Lake Campground Beach
Caroga Lake
49.8 miles EA sandy, unguarded swim beach on East Caroga Lake at DEC's Caroga Lake Campground and Day Use Area in the southern Adirondacks. Open mid-May to early September, with day use at $8 per car.
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim
