Binghamton - Binghamton

Binghamton er en by i upstate New Yorkved sammenløbet af floderne Susquehanna og Chenango. Det er det kulturelle og økonomiske centrum af Greater Binghamton Metropolitan Area og er Broome County sæde. Binghamton er en del af "Triple Cities" med Endicott og Johnson City.

Binghamton har mange fantastiske eksempler på romansk genoplivningsarkitektur i byens centrum; for dette og for dets samling af udsmykkede palæer og pæne hjem er det kendt som Parlor City. Binghamton-området er også kendt som Carousel Capital of America, der er hjemsted for 6 af de resterende 150 antikke karruseller i landet. Andre historiske attraktioner er Roberson Museum, Kopernik Space Center og Ross Park Zoo.

Rod Serling, manuskriptforfatter og tv-producent, blev født her, og den regionale sandwich kendt som "spiedie" blev oprettet her. De fejres på henholdsvis den årlige Rod Serling Video Fest og Spiedie Fest og Balloon Rally. På trods af Binghamtons placering som byens kerne i regionen er den i mange år blevet udnævnt til en træby af National Arbor Day Foundation og er blevet rangeret som den 9. bedste Green City af Better Homes and Gardens. Byen har også opnået international anerkendelse som finalist til Philips Livable Cities Award for sit Design Your Own Park-program.

Nabo Vestal er hjemsted for State University of New York i Binghamton (Binghamton University), der fungerer som et atletisk, akademisk og kulturelt centrum for byen.

• ^{[dødt link]}Binghamton Convention and Visitors Bureau, 49 Court St (i centrum), momsfri: 1-800-836-6740. 

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Kvarterer

Byen Binghamton er opdelt i syv kvarterer.

Centrum: Dette er regionens administrations-, forretnings-, underholdnings- og transportcenter. Det ligger ved sammenløbet af Susquehanna- og Chenango-floderne syd for Norfolk sydlige jernbanespor og vest for Brandywine Highway. Generelt er byen præget af kommercielle ejendomme og adskillige højhuse mod floderne med lavere klasse enkelt- og flerfamilieboliger mod motorvejen. Der er adskillige områder med bymæssig rødme, især langs Brandywines industrielle rygsøjle.

Downtown Binghamton er kendt for sin arkitektur og er stedet for Court Street Historic District. Dette distrikt indeholder mange historiske bygninger (89 i alt) fra begyndelsen af ​​det forrige århundrede, hvoraf Press Building og Security Mutual Building er de mest bemærkelsesværdige. En række bygninger i det nationale register af den berømte arkitekt Isaac G Perry er også placeret her, herunder Perry Block, Broome County Courthouse og Phelps Mansion.

Vest siden: Beliggende over Chenango-floden fra centrum. Dette område er stort set beboet og dets karakter spænder fra by til forstæder. Generelt er området mellem Seminary Avenue og Susquehanna-floden beboet af beboere i mellemklassen til overklassen, mens området nord for Seminary Avenue til First Ward er beboet af arbejderklasse beboere og studerende fra de nærliggende colleges. Der er en kommerciel korridor langs Main St med for det meste lette kommercielle faciliteter og et par store pladser. Binghamton High School, placeringen af ​​Helen Foley Theatre, ligger her lige over Court St broen fra centrum. Lourdes Hospital kan også findes her.

På trods af sin boligkarakter findes der en række historiske og arkitektonisk betydningsfulde bygninger på Westside. Roberson Museum, general Edward F. Jones House og Abel Bennett Tract kan findes her.

Sydsiden: Southside refererer til byområdet syd for Susquehanna-floden. Det varierer fra overklassehjem i den vestlige og sydlige del til for det meste middelklasse alle andre steder. Der er et lille kommercielt center i den sydlige ende af S Washington St-broen, herunder en række lette kommercielle restauranter og er også stedet for Binghamton General Hospital. Mere let kommerciel og noget let industriel kan findes langs dele af Conklin Ave, med mere industri jo længere øst man rejser.

Southside er også hjemsted for Ross Park Zoo og Discovery Center.

Østsiden: Eastside ligger øst for centrum langs den nordlige bred af Susquehanna-floden. Det er for det meste kendetegnet ved Brandywine Industrial Spine, en region med tung industri og bymørke, der adskiller den fra resten af ​​byen. Ud over dette er kvarteret stort set arbejderklasse med forskellige butikker og restauranter koncentreret om Robinson St. Rt 11 eller Upper Court St, som det er kendt, når det passerer under Brandywine, er mere kommercielt i naturen med flere stripcentre og hjemsted for de fleste af regionens voksne underholdningssteder.

Den originale Dicks Sporting Goods-butik er stadig i drift her, den kan findes på Upper Court St lidt forbi Frelsesarmeen. Området er også hjemsted for New York State Inebriate Asylum, det første mentale sundhedsanlæg, der behandler alkoholisme som en sygdom. Det blev også designet af Isaac Perry og er opført på statslige og nationale historiske registre.

Nordsiden: Northside ligger lige nord for centrum på tværs af Norfolk Southern jernbanespor. Det er kendetegnet ved store dele af kommerciel aktivitet lige nord for centrum og langs Chenango St. Resten af ​​området er bolig, hovedsagelig arbejderklasse enfamiliehuse.

Første afdeling: Den første afdeling er stort set et boligkvarter. Det indtager området vest for Chenango-floden mellem Norfolk sydlige spor I86 / Rt 17. Der er flere bemærkelsesværdige palæer i victoriansk stil langs frontgaden, der er blevet omdannet til flerfamiliehuse, men ud over det er den første afdeling mest kendt for antik Row, der ligger langs Clinton St.. Mange dele af denne gade er ødelagt, især mod Front St, men det der er tilbage er blevet forvandlet til adskillige antikvitetsbutikker. Tri-Cities Opera kan også findes på Clinton St.

Ely Park: Ely Park er området vest for Chenango-floden og nord for I86 / Rt 17. Det er generelt beboelsesområde og er primært kendt for den kommunale golfbane og det statsstøttede boligprojekt med samme navn, der ligger her.

Større Binghamton

Mens Binghamton Metropolitan statistiske område omfatter alle Broome og Tioga amter, er det område, der betegnes Greater Binghamton, meget mindre defineret. Generelt henviser det til det større område af byområder omkring byen Binghamton, fra Kirkwood i øst til Endicott i vest og inkluderer følgende liste over byer og landsbyer. De fleste af disse samfund anses for at være små forstæder eller soveværelsessamfund med et par tusind beboere, men der er dog en usædvanlig høj grad af integration mellem dem, så meget at de fleste udenforstående ikke vil indse, at de har krydset en kommunal linje. Mange indfødte vil endda have problemer med at skelne, hvor et samfund ender, og et andet begynder. Disse samfund er kun meningsfulde i regionen, da hele området er kendt som 'Binghamton' for omverdenen.

Chenango Bridge: En lille forstad til Binghamton, den ligger længst nord langs Chenango-floden. Det er bemærkelsesværdigt for Rt 12A-broen over floden.

Conklin: Beliggende lige øst for Binghamton langs Susquehanna-floden. Dens industripark er hjemsted for flere store arbejdsgivere i området, herunder L-3 Communications, Universal Instruments og Frito Lay. Der er et lille slot bygget som bolig af Alpheus Corby i 1900. Det huser flere af bykontorerne.

Endwell: En generelt fornem boligbebyggelse, der ligger ind mellem Endicott og Johnson City og over Susquehanna fra Vestal. Det er hjemsted for Highland Park og dens velkendte fjerde juli fyrværkeri og til flere golfbaner og IBM Glen. Traditioner på Glen Spa and Resort kan findes her.

Endicott

Hillcrest: Beliggende nord for Binghamton på den østlige bred af Chenango-floden; det er mellem Port Dickinson og Chenango Bridge. Dette er en lille boligforstad.

Johnson City: En del af 'Triple Cities' (selvom det igen kun er en landsby), Johnson City er et af de største samfund i regionen. Landsbyen straks grænser op og kan ikke skelnes fra Binghamtons vestside. Et af regionens største indkøbscentre, Oakdale Mall, kan findes her, ligesom Endicott-Johnson Industrial Spine, et område på 92 ha (230 ha) med industrielle ruiner, der langsomt bliver genoplivet. Der er mange små butikker langs Main St i Johnson Citys centrum.

Port Dickinson: Beliggende nord for Binghamton på den modsatte side af floden fra Hillcrest. Broome Community College kan findes her, ligesom Otseningo Park: hjemsted for Spedie Fest og Balloon Rally. Port Dickinson (Port Dick) er stort set beboet i umiddelbar nærhed af BCC, men længere mod nord er Upper Front Street kommercielle distrikt. Dette er en mindre version af 'Parkway' i Vestal og indeholder mange butikker, restauranter, pladser og stripcentre. Et par af de større kædebutikker kan findes her, såsom Lowes og Regal Cinemas, en af ​​regionerne to biografer med flere skærme. Port Dick er også hjemsted for Sam the Beer Man.

Vestal: Vestal indtager hele den sydlige bred af Susquehanna-floden vest for Binghamton. Dette er regionens kommercielle centrum med mange store pladser, stripcentre, indkøbscentre og de fleste af regionerne store kassebutikker bygget langs Vestal Parkway. Der er også en masse tungere industri og et spildevandsrensningsanlæg langs Old Vestal Rd. Øverste klasse boligområder er bygget langs bjergskråninger og bakketoppe mod syd. Den vestlige del af Vestal, kendt som 'Four Corners', er hjemsted for Vestal-skolerne (rangeret blandt de højeste i landet) og har mere af en lille bykarakter med små butikker langs Front St og middelklassekvarterer. Parkway er områdets travleste vejbane og undgås bedst, medmindre du har en grund til at være der.

West Corners: Beliggende lige nord for Endicott langs Rt 26 betragtes dette generelt som den længste vestlige udstrækning af Greater Binghamton-regionen. Der er en lille shoppingplads omgivet af boligområder. West Corners er kun kendt for at være hjemsted for det nationalt anerkendte Phil's Chicken House.

Klima

Binghamton har et fugtigt kontinentalt klima med 4 forskellige årstider og er kendt for sit dystre vejr. På solskinsdage er det almindeligt at høre lokalbefolkningen bemærke den absurde sollys i Binghamton: "Hvad er denne skøre gule kugle, og hvorfor gør det så ondt i mine øjne?" Dette sker ikke ofte, men i betragtning af at Binghamton kun gennemsnitligt er 52 solskinsdage om året. Binghamton har også ry som en af ​​de mest regnfulde byer i Amerika. Det er ikke, det får kun omkring 36 tommer regn (90 cm) om året, men det har gennemsnitligt 161 nedbørsdage, så det kan helt sikkert se ud som det.

Forår vejret i Binghamton er ofte meget urolig, især tidligt. Selvom det er usædvanligt, er snestorm i slutningen af ​​april ikke uhørt. Ofte er sne forud for eller efterfulgt af varmt vejr ... nogle gange på samme dag! Forår oversvømmelse er almindelig, og floderne hæves ofte gennem hele sæsonen, da først sneen smelter, og derefter kommer kraftige regn. Regnfulde dage er ikke mere almindelige end resten af ​​året, men er ofte tungere. Men når det urolige vejr i marts og april er forbi, er vejret ofte fantastisk med varme, behagelige dage, og duften af ​​utallige forårsblomster fylder luften.

Sommer er generelt ikke for varmt med temperaturer ofte i de lave til midten af ​​80'erne ° F (27-30 ° C). Imidlertid har de en tendens til at være meget fugtige, ofte undertrykkende, og de bedst beskrives som 'sumpede'. Fugtighed har tendens til at være værre i august og om eftermiddagen, når temperaturen er højest. Ofte forbliver fugtigheden forhøjet i flere dage ad gangen uden pause og bliver ofte værre om natten, hvilket gør søvn ubehagelig uden klimaanlæg. Sværme af enorme myg patruljerer byen i disse dage og har været kendt for at transportere katte og små hunde.

Efterår kan være en af ​​de smukkeste årstider i Binghamton og ikke kun for landskabet. Fugtigheden går normalt i midten af ​​september, og temperaturerne forbliver normalt behageligt varme indtil det sner ... normalt på Halloween.

Vinter har tendens til at være kold, snedækket og uforudsigelig. Nogle år er genstand for gentagne fryse- / optøningscyklusser, der efterlader byen dækket af et tykt lag hårdt pakket sne og is. Andre år begynder det at sne og stopper aldrig, idet hver nye storm pakker sneen nedenunder i et tykt lag hårdt pakket sne og is. Ser du tendensen her? Byen har en perfekt beliggenhed for at drage fordel af begge sø-effekt-sne fra de store søer og Nor'Easters, der kommer ind fra Atlanterhavet (en Nor'Easter er som en orkan, kun med sne i stedet for regn). Byens afstand fra søerne og den barriere, der dannes af Appalachian Mountains, har imidlertid en tendens til at begrænse disse til kun en fod eller to ad gangen. Afdelingen for offentlige arbejder gør et acceptabelt stykke arbejde med at holde motorveje rene, men har gjort et forfærdeligt stykke arbejde på byens gader, hvor nogle gader slet ikke bliver pløjet før dage efter stormen er gået.

Hop ind

Med fly

• 42.208611-75.9797221 Greater Binghamton lufthavn (BGM ^IATA) (ligger 11 km nordvest for byens centrum), ☏ 1 607 763-4471. Det eneste luftfartsselskab, der betjener lufthavnen, er Delta Connection med to daglige returrejser fra Detroit.  

BGM lufthavn betjenes ikke ved massetransit. Muligheder for jordtransport inkluderer:

• Billeje på stedet fra Avis, Budget og Hertz.
• Billeje uden for stedet er tilgængelig fra Enterprise. De tilbyder supplerende afhentnings- og afleveringstjeneste, hvis din flyvning ankommer eller afgår i normal åbningstid.
• Licenserede taxaer er tilgængelige uden for terminalen og fører dig overalt i Broome County for $ 25. Det er en god ide at ringe, så snart din flyvning lander, selvom førerhøjhuse måske allerede er i kø udenfor.

De nærmeste større lufthavne er Syracuse-Hancock International AirportSYR ^IATA, cirka 110 km nord for Binghamton og Albany International Airport ALB ^IATA, 153 km nordøst. Hvis du stammer fra uden for østkysten, kan du finde disse lufthavne med et bedre udvalg af flymuligheder sammen med mere konkurrencedygtige priser på grund af tilstedeværelsen af ​​lavprisselskaber. Ud over en bredere vifte af hovedlinje og regional service på amerikansk, Delta og United, serveres Syracuse også af Allegiant og JetBlue, mens Albany betjenes af Southwest Airlines. Et andet alternativ er at flyve ind i en af ​​de tre New York City lufthavne (Newark, JFK, eller LaGuardia) og nå Binghamton via hyppig busforbindelse fra havnemyndigheden (se nedenfor) - dette kan være den bedste mulighed, hvis du ankommer fra vestkysten eller udlandet.

En anden mulighed er at flyve ind Elmira, som er cirka en times kørsel (ca. 67 miles). Billetter har tendens til at være lidt billigere og har flere muligheder end direkte flyvninger ind og ud af BGM.

Med bus

Intercity busforbindelse er tilgængelig fra Binghamton Bus Terminal i centrum by ved siden af ​​BC Junction (hub for lokal busforbindelse.)

New York City

• Greyhound / Trailways: Scranton / Wilkes-Barre, New York City (havnemyndighed)
• Coach USA : Monticello, Newark NJ, New York City (havnemyndighed)
• Megabus sælger billetter på sin hjemmeside mellem Manhattan og Binghamton. Megabus kører ikke sine dobbeltdækkerbusser til Binghamton; disse billetter er rabatterede forskudspriser for eksisterende service til / fra Port Authority på Coach USA (som ejer Megabus). Billetter købt gennem Megabus er kun gyldige på en bestemt dato og et bestemt tidspunkt. Medmindre du bestiller afgang natten over eller flere uger i forvejen, er Megabus-billetpris muligvis ikke så meget mindre (og lejlighedsvis faktisk højere)! Hvis du ikke er sikker på dine rejsedatoer og -tider, kan du overveje at købe en standardbillet direkte fra Coach USA - de er gyldige i enhver bus inden for 30 dage (envejs) eller 90 dage (retur) efter køb. Du kan kun købe billetter til eller fra Manhattan gennem Megabus, billetter til Coach USAs andre destinationer (Ithaca, Monticello osv.) Skal købes på busstationen.

Yderligere Upstate og Canada

• Greyhound / Trailways : Cortland, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, Toronto
• Greyhound / Trailways: Ithaca, Genève, Rochester, Buffalo, Toronto
• Coach USA: Owego, Ithaca
• Coach USA: Depositum, Norwich

Det østlige New York State og New England

• Coach USA : Oneonta, Colbleskill, Albany
• Greyhound / Trailways : Oneonta, Cobleskill, Albany, Worcester, Boston (South Station)

Sydlig tier

• Coach USA : Corning, Elmira, Big Flats, Olean og Jamestown; og fortsat tjeneste til Mayville-Chautauqua Institution (sæsonbestemt), Westfield, Dunkirk / Fredonia og Buffalo på en bus USA ErieLine tilslutningsbus.

Med tog

Den nærmeste Amtrak Station ligger 105 km væk i Syracuse, betjenes af Empire Corridor / Maple Leaf-tog og Lakeshore Limited. Mens det er muligt at tage et tog til Syracuse og en bus til Binghamton, medmindre du ankommer vest for Bøffel det er normalt billigere og hurtigere at tage en bus direkte. New York City er godt tjent med Greyhound / Trailways og CoachUSA (se ovenfor).

Med bil

Tre motorveje betjener Binghamton-området.

• I-81 løber nord til Syracuse, Watertown og Tusind øer. Undervejs passerer den forbi Finger Lakes region, Lake Ontario og Adirondack-bjergene. Mod syd passerer den gennem Endless Mountains på vej til Scranton, Pennsylvania.
• I-88 begynder i Binghamton og løber nordøst til Albany. Den passerer gennem Oneonta og Cobleskill og er den nærmeste motorvej til Cooperstown.
• I-86 / NY17 passerer gennem hele Sydlig tier på vej ned ad staten. Mod vest passerer den igennem Elmira og Corning og ender til sidst ved I-90 i Pennsylvania. Mod øst skinner det over Catskill Mountains og I-86 slutter ved I-87 i Hudson Valley-regionen, men NY17 drejer mod syd og ender til sidst i New Jersey.

Komme omkring

Offentlig transport

Offentlig transport i Greater Binghamton og fjerntliggende områder betjenes af BC Transit, en service fra Broome County Department of Transportation. Busser kører hverdage ca. kl.6.00-21.00, lørdage kl.07.00-18.00 og søndage kl.9.30-17.00. Nogle ruter kører ikke i weekenden, tjenesten kan være begrænset eller suspenderet på helligdage. Kontantbilletter er $ 2 pr. Tur (inkluderer en transferbillet, hvis det ønskes). Hvis du kører bussen mere end to gange på en dag, kan du købe et ubegrænset dagskort til $ 5 fra chaufføren. Ugentlige ($ 25) og månedlige ($ 70) passerer er også tilgængelige fra BC Transit-kontoret (ved krydset) eller Weis Market-steder i Broome County.

Transitmuligheder er ikke begrænset til de lokale faste ruter. BC Country leverer transport i fjerntliggende områder, men skal arrangeres på forhånd.

Taxa

Der er rigeligt med taxaer i byen under ikke-spidsbelastningstider planlægger at ringe 20 minutter, før du er klar til at rejse. Det er generelt unødvendigt at reservere en taxa på forhånd, og mange operatører i Binghamton fraråder sig denne praksis, medmindre du har en fly eller bus at tage.

• University Cab 1 607-797-5555
• Gul taxa 1 607-722-2322
• A-1 høflighed førerhus 1 607-723-2000
• AAA City Cab 1 607-722-2422

Der er også flere mindre operatører med flåder på mindre end fem køretøjer. BC Junction, lufthavnen, Binghamton University studenterforening og nogle downtownhoteller har taxaer, men dette er undtagelsen snarere end reglen. Du kan finde ud af, at du deler din førerhus med andre passagerer, når efterspørgslen er høj (skønt chauffører kun afhenter yderligere passagerer, der kører i samme generelle retning, og du vil generelt blive afleveret i den rækkefølge, du bliver afhentet.) Priserne reguleres af amtet (men kan variere med en dollar eller to afhængigt af operatøren) og bruger et zonesystem snarere end et taxameter.

• Basisprisen varierer efter operatør, men er normalt $ 6-8.
• Priserne stiger med $ 1 pr. Zone, når du rejser gennem hver af de seks byzoner:

• Central City
• Westside og First Ward
• Upper Front Street
• Northside og Eastside
• Sydsiden
• East Vestal (til og med Binghamton University campus)

Som en tommelfingerregel krydser du ind i en ny zone, hver gang du krydser en flod, togspor eller en bylinje.

• Uden for det ovenfor beskrevne zonesystem stiger billetprisen $ 2 pr. By:

• West Vestal (ud over BU-campus)
• Johnson City
• Landsbyen Endwell
• Landsbyen Endicott

• Landdistrikter (fx Port Dickinson, Windsor, Kirkwood osv.) Opkræves baseret på den samlede kilometertal. Afsendelsescentret giver dig en billetpris, før chaufføren henter dig.
• Ture til Binghamton lufthavn, uanset oprindelse, er $ 25.

Der er ingen rideshare-tjenester, såsom Uber eller Lyft, der opererer i Broome County (eller hvor som helst i New York State undtagen Fem bydele og dele af Lang ø.)

Cykel

Cykel ruter findes, men er begrænsede. Der er flere gader med udpegede cykelbaner og flere flere med markeringer for at advare chauffører om mulig cykeltrafik. Cykeltransport er imidlertid ikke almindelig, og mange chauffører, selvom de ikke er fjendtlige, synes usikre på, hvordan man håndterer cykeltrafik.

Motorveje og veje

Interstate 81

• I-81 er en større nord-syd føderal motorvej, der passerer gennem den centrale og sydøstlige del af Greater Binghamton. Det forbinder Binghamton med Syracuse mod nord og Scranton mod syd. Mens trafikken kan være tung i myldretiden, bevæger den sig generelt hurtigt.

Interstate 86 / New York State Route 17

• NY 17 er en vigtig rute i området, der fungerer som den vigtigste øst-vest-rejseakse i Greater Binghamton-regionen. Trafikken kan være tung i myldretiden, men bevæger sig generelt hurtigt uden problemer. Ruten forbinder Interstate 90 i Erie med Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) i Harriman som en delt motorvej, og er kendt som Sydlig tier Hurtigvej vest for Binghamton.
• I-86 er en opgradering af den eksisterende NY 17-motorvej mellem Erie og Harriman. Fra og med 2014 er den mellemstatlige betegnelse ufuldstændig med afsnittet fra Elmira til Erie og et afsnit lige øst for Binghamton markeret som I-86.

Interstate 88

• Senatoren Warren M. Anderson Expressway / Susquehanna Expressway. Det er en direkte forbindelse fra Binghamton til Schenectady, med links til New York State Thruway (I-87 / I-90), der giver adgang til Albany.

U.S. rute 11

• US 11 er parallel med I-81 for det meste af sin rute, inklusive gennem Binghamton. Ligesom I-81 er US 11 en nord-syd rute gennem den centrale og sydøstlige del af byen. Imidlertid går US 11 lige gennem byen i stedet for at gå rundt i den. US 11 følger Court St gennem centrum og drejer derefter nordpå mod Front St efter at have krydset Court St bridge.

New York State Route 7

• Paralleller US 11 på den sydlige bred af Susquehanna-floden fra Pennsylvania grænser op, indtil den drejer mod nord ved Tompkins St-broen. Conklin Ave kører samtidigt med NY 7 for meget af sin længde. Det er kendt som Brandywine Highway fra Tompkins St-broen, indtil den skærer I-88 (som den sidestilles med Schenectady).

New York State Route 12

• Begynder i Greater Binghamton-regionen og afviger fra US 11 lige nord for Port Dickinson. NY 12 forbinder Binghamton med Utica. Upper Front St fortsætter langs NY 12 i en kilometer eller to nordpå. NY 12A afviger herfra til samfundet Chenango Bridge.

New York State Route 17C

• NY 17C rejser vest mod øst ind til Greater Binghamton fra Owego, og er kendt som Main St i de fleste af de samfund, den passerer igennem. Det slutter ved Front St i Binghamton, men vejen fortsætter som Court St (US 11) ind i centrum.

New York State Route 26

• Den største nord-syd rute i den vestlige ende af Greater Binghamton regionen. Det starter ved Pennsylvania grænser syd for Vestal og rejser nordpå til Endicott, West Corners, Whitney Point og videre.

New York State Route 201

• En kort nord-syd motorvej mellem de to store shoppingkvarterer, der forbinder Harry L Drive ind Johnson City (inklusive Oakdale Mall) og Vestal Parkway med I-86 / NY 17 og NY 17C. Dette er en af ​​de mest rejste broer over Susquehanna-floden, og trafik kan lejlighedsvis slibe til pause på de sydgående baner i myldretiden.

New York State Route 363

• Lokalt kendt som North Shore Drive, er det en kort, nord-syd motorvej med begrænset adgang, der omgår centrum af Binghamton og forbinder NY 434 til NY 7 og til I-81 / NY 17 (afkørsel 4 S).

New York State Route 434

• Generelt kaldet Vestal Parkway mellem Binghamton bylinje og Tioga County grænsen, denne vej er stærkt tilbagelagt og bedst undgås når det overhovedet er muligt. Sektionen mellem Bunn Hill Rd og African Rd er hovedsageligt hjemsted for adskillige pladser og stripcentre og er meget overbelastet hele dagen.

Vigtige lokale veje

• Chenango Street Hovedvej gennem Binghamton / Port Dickinson / Hillcrest på den østlige bred af Chenango-floden.
• Clinton Street Hovedvej gennem den første afdeling i Binghamton. Hjem til Antique Row.
• Conklin Ave. Hovedvej gennem Binghamton / Conklin på den sydlige bred af Susquehanna-floden.
• Court Street Hovedvej gennem Binghamton øst for Chenango-floden.
• Floral Ave. Stort set beboelsesområde. Det forbinder Main Street i Binghamton med Traffic Circle.
• Front Street Hovedvej gennem Binghamton / Port Dickinson på den vestlige bred af Chenango-floden.
• Hooper Road Hovedvej gennem Endwell.
• Hovedgade Engang var den store forbindelsesvej for Triple Cities (Binghamton, Endicott og Johnson City) og tjente som det kommercielle hjerte for hver. Mange unikke små butikker kan stadig findes i hver af deres respektive shoppingdistrikter.
• Gamle Vestal Road Engang var den største øst / vest-gennemfartsvej gennem Vestal. Det tjener nu som et alternativ til Vestal Parkway, men kan blive overbelastet med andre mennesker, der søger at gøre det samme.
• Riverside Drive Hovedvej gennem Binghamton / Johnson City langs den nordlige bred af Susquehanna-floden. Bemærkelsesværdigt for antallet af store, historiske boliger langs dens længde.

Andre placeringer

• Johnson City Traffic Circle I Johnson City, forbinder Floral Ave, Riverside Drive og NY 201.
• Kamikaze Curve I-81 / NY 17 udveksling. Denne farlige udveksling er en variant af den normale Directional-T-form, med udvekslingen bygget som en crossover i tre niveauer direkte over Chenango-floden. Faren kommer for det meste fra den skarpe kurve, som NY 17 gør omkring Prospect Mountain umiddelbart før / efter udvekslingen. I alle retninger er der kun lidt advarsel om, hvor skarp kurven er, og med I-81, der krydser kurven, kan det være svært at flette. For yderligere at komplicere situationen er udvekslingen placeret i bunden af ​​bakken, rundt om et meget stramt banket hjørne. Som en del af opgraderingen af ​​NY 17 til I-86 arbejder igangværende byggeri med at rette op på situationen ved at flytte udvekslingsflettepunkterne og omkonfigurere flere udgange i området. Projektet forventes afsluttet i 2019.

Flodovergange

Chenango-floden

Flytning fra nord til syd:

• NY 12A Chenango Bridge
• I-88 Port Dickinson
• I-81 / I-86 / NY 17 udveksling Binghamton
• Clinton St Bridge Binghamton
• Court St Bridge Binghamton
• Riverside Drive Binghamton

Susquehanna-floden

Flytning fra øst til vest:

• Conklin-Kirkwood Rd Conklin
• Tompkins St Bridge Binghamton
• NY 434 Binghamton
• South Washington Street Parabolic Bridge (kun fodgænger, nationalt register over historiske steder) Binghamton
• NY 201 Vestal-Johnson City
• I-86 / NY 17 Vestal-Endicott
• NY 26 Vestal-Endicott
• Bridge St. Vestal-Endicott

Parkering

• Måleparkering er tilgængelig på de fleste bygader rundt om i centrum, og et par blokke på hver side af Main Street på West Side - et kvartal giver dig 15 minutters parkering, og det maksimale, som en meter kan holde til enhver tid, er to timer . Gadeparkering er gratis efter 18:00 mandag til fredag ​​og hele dagen i weekenden. Vær opmærksom på, at nogle af mellemrummene på Court Street er vinklet i forhold til kantstenen, og som skiltene tydeligt siger, skal du sæt bilen tilbage. Parker forkert, og du vilje få en billet.
• Alternativt er garager også tilgængelige på State Street nær Rådhuset og Courthouse, Exchange Street overfor BC Junction og Water Street bag Boscovs stormagasin. Der findes betalte partier på Stuart Street nær Holiday Inn og bag Metrocenter. Garager opkræves pr. Time, og de betalte partier opkræver et fast gebyr for hele dagen, og gebyrer opkræves døgnet rundt hver dag.
• Parkering er gratis på andre bygader i boligområder, vær opmærksom på, at byen har brug for fra december til april alternativ sideparkering for at hjælpe med snerydning. Husk at efter kl. 17.00 park til i morgen, hvilket betyder, at hvis den næste dag er en jævn dag (2., 4., 6. osv. i måneden) parkerer på den lige side af gaden, ligeledes hvis i morgen vil være en ulige dag (1., 3., 5. osv. af parker på den ulige side af gaden efter 17:00. Parker på den forkerte side natten over, så får du en billet. Husk, at den alternative sidestyring stadig gælder, selvom den ene side af gaden er mærket "ingen parkering" (medmindre blokken har et skilt, der angiver en undtagelse.) Før kl. 17 skal køretøjer parkeres på siden af gade, der svarer til dags dato, selvom dette i praksis ikke håndhæves, medmindre det sner og ploven er ude. Fra maj til november kan du parkere på begge sider af gaden, forudsat at det ikke er mærket "ingen parkering".
• Binghamton University fungerer på et campusbredt tilladelsessystem. Du kan købe et besøgsparkeringskort til $ 6 fra informationsboden, parkere i et afmålt rum (det ene sæt ligger nær biblioteket, det andet ved siden af ​​administrationsbygningen) eller garagen i nærheden af ​​kunst til $ 1 / time. Parkering kan være svært at finde i løbet af ugen, mens undervisningen er i gang, og universitetet opfordrer studerende fra campus til at bruge transit eller gå.
• New York State Law tillader politiet at udstede en parkeringsbøde, hvis inspektionsmærkaten på dit køretøj er forældet. I Binghamton er der en større chance end normalt, at du bliver citeret af denne grund, selvom der ikke er sket andre parkeringsovertrædelser. Du skal altid køre med et aktuelt inspektionsmærkat, men undgå gadeparkering og hold dig til garager, private grunde og indkørsler, hvis din tilfældigvis er udløbet.
• Parkeringsbøder i Binghamton er dyre selv efter New York State-standarder. De fleste mindre overtrædelser (f.eks. Overskudt måler, parkeret på den forkerte side om vinteren) løber $ 70, men hvis du betaler billetten inden for to hverdage, enten personligt i rådhuset, online eller via mail (byen bruger poststemplet til at bestemme betalingsdato) nedsættes bøden med 50%. Tis gælder ikke for mere alvorlige overtrædelser såsom blokering af en brandhane eller brug af et handicappet rum uden den passende tilladelse.

Se

• Confluence Park (i den østlige ende af Riverside Dr-broen). når som helst. En ret ny offentlig park, dette giver en naturskøn beliggenhed for at nyde mødet mellem Susquehanna og Chenango Rivers sammen med den historiske Washington Street bridge. Nærliggende caféer og barer findes i den sydlige ende af broen. Det er let tilgængeligt med kano eller kajak fra floden, og kajakroere ses ofte surfe en stående bølge på Susquehanna i nærheden. ledig. 
• 42.1022-75.91171 Cutler Botanic Garden, 840 Front St. (Brug afkørsel 5 fra Interstate 81), ☏ 1 607 584-9966. dagtimerne. A teaching and research garden of 3½ acres (1½ ha) maintained by the Cornell Cooperative Extension. ledig. (opdateret maj 2020)
• Greenwood Park (Rt.17 to Exit 71 N (Airport Road). Go approximately 6 miles north on Airport Road. Turn left onto Commercial Drive. At end of Commercial Drive take right onto East Maine Road. Go 3 miles (5 km) on East Maine Road to stop sign. Go straight onto a.m.es Road to stop sign. Turn right on Nanticoke Road- travel 7 miles (11 km). Turn left onto Greenwood Road.), ☏ 1 607 778-2193. This county park offers good recreational opportunities in all seasons. In winter, it offers affordable cross-country ski rentals and 5.5 miles (9km) of groomed trails with good options for beginners. 
• Otsiningo Park, 1 Otsiningo Park (take exit 5 off Interstate 81 and go S, park is left very shortly after), ☏ 1 607 778-6541. dawn to dusk. Extending for about three miles along the west bank of the Chenango River, Otsiningo Park offers many recreational opportunities, including several miles of paved pedestrian/bicycle trails. There are several good locations for birdwatching. Restrooms and water fountains are available in several areas as well as soccer and baseball fields. ledig. 
• Recreation Park and Carousel, vicinity of Beethoven St and Seminary Ave (turn N on Beethoven St from Riverside Dr). dawn to dusk. A neighborhood park built as part of local shoemaker George F. Johnson's "square deal" for his workers, "Rec Park" is a popular place year-round. It features public pools, playgrounds, and the second-largest of the six Herschell Carousels that Johnson donated to the community on the condition that they be maintained with free admission in perpetuity. When it works, the Wurlitzer music machine makes the ride around particularly fun. Rod Serling rode this carousel as a youngster, and he included it in the "Walking Distance" episode of Tusmørkezonen. ledig. 
• Temple Concord/Kilmer Mansion, 9 Riverside Dr, ☏ 1 607 723-7355. Built at a cost of $1 million in 1901, the Kilmer Mansion is easily the most elaborate single family home ever constructed in Binghamton history. The Kilmers played a prominent role in Binghamton history, and the estate formerly covered much of the town's West Side. The home has been owned and maintained for more than 50 years by Temple Concord, a Reform Jewish congregation which opens it up for a seasonal "Hanukkah House" exhibition during the winter holiday season. Even if you're not around when the exhibit is open, the building itself is something to behold from the outside. 
• IBM Glen. Sunrise-Sunset. 
• 42.0021-76.03352 Kopernik Observatory and Science Center, 698 Underwood Rd, Vestal, ☏ 1 607 748-3685. (opdateret maj 2020)

Gør

Carousels

• 42.117222-75.9502781 C.Fred Johnson Park, 98 C.F.J. Boulevard, Johnson City, NY, ☏ 1 607 797-3031. Memorial Day weekend-June 24: M-F 4PM-8PM; Sa Su noon-8PM. June 25-Labor Day: daily noon-8PM. Ledig.  
• 42.111111-76.0508332 George W. Johnson Park, 201 Oak Hill Avenue, Endicott, NY, ☏ 1 607 757-0856. Memorial Day-Labor Day: 10AM–5PM and 6PM–8PM. Ledig.  
• 42.125278-76.0288893 Highland Park, 801 Hooper Road, Endwell, NY, ☏ 1 607 786-2970. Memorial Day-June 19: Sa Su noon-7:45PM. June 25-Labor Day: daily noon–7:45PM. Ledig.  
• 42.1-75.93334 Recreation Park, 58-78 Beethoven St, ☏ 1 607 722-9166, 1 607 772-7017. Ledig.  
• 42.075278-75.9077785 Ross Park, 60 Morgan Rd, ☏ 1 607 722-9166, 1 607 772-7017. Memorial Day, May 30-June 17: M-F 3–6PM, Sa Su 10AM–6PM; June 18-Labor Day: daily 10AM–6PM. Ledig.  
• 42.098056-76.0733336 West Endicott Park, 501 Maple Street (at Page Avenue), Endicott, NY, ☏ 1 607 786-2970. Memorial Day-June 19: Sa Su noon-7:45PM. Ledig.  

Film

• Cinema Saver, 19 Madison Avenue, Endicott, ☏ 1 607 754-6588. 
• AMC Town Square, 2425 Vestal Parkway, Vestal, momsfri: 1-888-262-4386. 8-screen, stadium seating with all digital/3-D capable projection. 
• Regal Cinemas, 900 Front St (take exit 5 from Interstate 81 and head north), ☏ 1 607 724-1230. First run. 12 screens with surround sound. 

Museums and education

• Bundy Arts and Victorian Museum, 129 Main St (west side, just across Chenango River from Court Street), ☏ 1 607 222-0921. Tu-Su 11AM-5PM. This museum is located in the former home of Harlow Bundy, who with his brother Willard, built up what eventually became the International Business Machines (IBM) corporation. The stated mission of the museum is to honor local entrepreneurs, artists, and personalities by showcasing the fruits of their labor and the culture they influenced. The museum includes an extensive collection showcasing the Bundy Time Recording company with the clocks and punch-cards that became IBM's first major boon. Also features an eclectic collection of arts and antiques. $5.50-7.50. 
• Discovery Center of the Southern Tier, 60 Morgan Rd (take Park Ave south 1 mi and turn L on Morgan Rd), ☏ 1 607 773-8661. Summer: F 10AM-4PM, Sa 10AM-5PM; Winter: open, hours unknown. The mission of the Discovery Center of the Southern Tier is to develop the intellectual, physical and emotional well-being of the children of the Southern Tier through participatory exhibits and programs. Everything is hands-on. $6 or less depending on age. 
• 42.0021-76.03357 Kopernik Observatory and Science Center, 698 Underwood Road, Vestal (Follow Route 17 West to Route 26 South (Exit 67s). Proceed 5 miles (8 km) and turn right at Glenwood Road. (Note the green observatory sign). Take the first left onto Underwood Road and proceed 1.8 miles (3 km) up the hill. Kopernik Observatory will be visible soon on the left.), ☏ 1 607 748-3685. 7:30PM F March–November; limited winter hours. The Kopernik Observatory bills itself as "the best-sited and best equipped public observatory in the Northeast United States for over 25 years". During the warmer half of the year, it offers regular educational programming and observation every Friday evening. $5 adults, $3 children & seniors; discounts for groups and large families.  
• 42.100833-75.9055568 Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court St, ☏ 1 607 722-4873. Sa Su Tu noon-3PM; first Friday of the month 6-9PM. A well-preserved and maintained example of Binghamton architecture in the guilded age, the Phelps Mansion was the home of a successful local banker in the 1870s. It was designed by Isaac Perry, known for many locally significant historic landmarks as well as the New York State Capitol. Tours are available during regular hours or by appointment. $4 per person.  
• 42.0937-75.91869 Roberson Museum and Science Center, 30 Front St (on Riverside Drive, from downtown, turn R), toll-free: 1-888-269-5325. W-Su noon-5PM; Fri until 9PM. Roberson Museum and Science Center engages people of all ages and backgrounds by providing community-relevant exhibitions and programs in art, history and science education. It hosts the Binghamton Visitor's Center, which is open daily, free of charge. The museum features a planetarium with regular shows for an extra $2 per person. The permanent exhibit on the region's role aviation and flight simulation is particularly good. $8 adults, $6 seniors and students, children free. (opdateret februar 2017)
• 42.0626-75.91110 Ross Park Zoo, 185 Park Ave, ☏ 1 607 724-5461. daily 10AM-4PM, in season. The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park is the nation's fifth oldest zoo in continual operation. The zoo has benefited from increased community investment and management, and you can see the care taken in its volunteer maintained gardens and well-kept if modest exhibits. It makes an enjoyable and educational half-day visit. Be sure to spend some time with the Golden Lion Tamarins. If you stay a while, you may hear the gray wolves howl at the sound of sirens from the occasional ambulance approaching nearby General Hospital. The antique carousel by the zoo entrance is, like all others in the area, open to the public free of charge. As of June 2018, the carousel is closed for renovations and restoration. $8 adults, discounted for seniors, students, children and groups. (updated Jun 2018)

Kunst og kultur

• Anderson Center for the Performing Arts, Binghamton University Campus, Vestal Pkwy (First left after traffic circle on BU campus), ☏ 1 607 777-6802. Consisting of three theaters (Osterhout Concert Theater, Chamber Hall, and Watters Theater), The Anderson Center provides a world-class venue for any size performance that may come to the region. The Center strives to bring in a variety of international performances in keeping with the university's multicultural perspective, however, it also hosts many local and national performances. 
• Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra, 31 Front St, ☏ 1 607 723-3931. Led by José-Luis Novo, the Binghamton Philharmonic produces a classical and chamber music series at the Anderson Center for Performing Arts and a popular music series at the Forum Theater downtown. 
• Blues on the Bridge, Washington Street Pedestrian Bridge (downtown). noon-10PM. Blues festival held annually on the historic South Washington St Bridge in mid September. 180 (or so) bands will perform along with food and crafts vendors. Ledig. 
• 42.095556-75.91305611 Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena and the Forum Theater, 1 Stuart Street and 236 Washington St. respectively (downtown), ☏ 1 607 778-1528. Binghamton's two largest indoor venues are managed by the Broome County Department of Parks and Recreation. The Arena hosts numerous traveling productions and music concerts. It is also the home venue of the local professional ice hockey team, the Binghamton Senators. The Forum is a restored vaudeville house and hosts the Tri Cities Opera, popular music productions of the Binghamton Philharmonic, and Broadway Theater League shows.  
• ^{[tidligere dødt link]}First Night, city-wide, ☏ 1 607 723-8572. Begins 5PM New Year's Eve. Nationally recognized arts and culture celebration to bring in the new year. City buses provide transportation to events scattered around the city through-out the evening. At midnight a massive bonfire is lit outside The Arena. $10, $6 in advance. 
• 42.113889-75.95512 The Goodwill Theatre, 67 Broad Street, Johnson City, NY 13790, ☏ 1 607 772-2404, ✉[email protected]. Box office: M-F 9AM-5PM.  
• Otsiningo Powwow, Otsiningo Park (exit 5 off Interstate 81 and proceed S). first weekend in June. A festival showcasing native peoples of the Americas, particularly the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) heritage of upstate New York. The park was the site of an 18th century Haudenosaunee village. 
• ^{[dødt link]}Rod Serling Video Festival, 31 Main St, ☏ 1 607 762-8202. first weekend in August. State wide film contest for would-be directors in grades k-12. Film entries are screened at the Helen Foley Theatre in Binghamton, and aired publicly on WSKG Public Television Station 
• Spiedie Festival and Balloon Rally, Otsiningo Park (use exit 5 from Interstate 81), ☏ 1 607 765-6604. first weekend in August. The Spiedie Fest brings together about 100,000 people to celebrate local culture, launch a hot air balloon rally, and yes, serve up lots of spiedies. The name of the food is from the Italian word for "skewer", appropriate as the dish was invented/adapted by Italian immigrants who settled here in the early 20th century. There are also many arts, crafts, live music, and all the other sorts of things you'd expect at a big fair. 
• St. Patrick's Parade Day, Downtown/Westside Binghamton. 2 weeks before St. Patrick's Day. By having its parade day early, Binghamton gets to showcase some of the best groups from New York City, Philadelphia, Scranton, and elsewhere. 
• Tri-Cities Opera, 236 Washington St, ☏ 1 607 772-0400. Founded in 1949, the Tri-Cities Opera delivers three major opera productions each year at the Forum Theater as well as a number of shorter productions at its Clinton Street location. $16 adults; discounts for children, students, senior and others. 

Sporting events and recreation

• Binghamton Bearcats (Vestal; from Route 17, take Route 201 south and follow SUNY signs to Route 434 east and campus), ☏ 1 607 777-BTIX (2849). NCAA Division I sports teams representing Binghamton University, playing 21 sports (but not football) mostly in the America East Conference. 
• Binghamton Devils (downtown at the Veterans Memorial Arena), ☏ 1 607 722-7367. Professionel hockey team in the second-level American Hockey League, and main feeder for the NHL's New Jersey Devils. 
• Binghamton Rumble Ponyer (downtown, follow signage from Court Street exit off 363), ☏ 1 607 723-6387. AA minor league baseball team. Feeder for MLB's New York Mets. 
• Dick's Sporting Goods Open, En-Joie Golf Course, 722 W Main St, Endicott (From I86, take rt 26N to 17c (Main St). Go west until almost out of town.), ☏ 1 607 785-1661. Formerly the BC Open, it is now a stop on PGA Tour Champions, the PGA Tour's circuit for golfers 50 and over. 
• 42.505-76.147213 Greek Peak Mountain Resort, 2000 NYS Rt. 392, Cortland (From Interstate 81 exit at #9 and then take Route 11 North to 392 West), toll-free: 1-800-955-2-SKI (754). Greek Peak is the nearest downhill ski resort to Binghamton. It has expanded significantly and also offers nordic options. About 40 minutes drive from Binghamton.  
• ^{[dødt link]}Levene Gouldin & Thompson Tennis Challenger, Recreation Park, ☏ 1 607 754-5952. Men's Challenger tennis tournament held over 9 days a few weeks prior to the US Open. Challengers are Pro Circuit tennis players from around the world. 

STOP-DWI Events

STOP-DWI (which stands for "Special Traffic Options Program for Driving While Intoxicated") sponsors sports competitions in Broome County as a way of reaching out to youth and the community about the dangers of drunk driving in addition to encouraging sports as a healthy alternative to drinking for teens.

• STOP-DWI Chris Thater Memorial Races, Recreation Park, ☏ 1 607 778-2056. Premier cycling and running event held in honor drunk driving victim, Chris Thater. Traditionally falls on the last weekend of August 
• STOP-DWI Holiday Classic, Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena (downtown), ☏ 1 607 778-2056. High school basketball tournament held during the Christmas season. Host some of the best teams from across the nation. 
• STOP-DWI Tournament of Champions, BAGSAI Softball Complex (Upper Front St, across from Regal Cinema. On the left, past Broome Community College.), ☏ 1 607 778-2056. One of the top high school softball tournaments in the country. Heavily visited by college softball coaches. 
• STOP-DWI World Youth Classic, ☏ 1 607 778-2056. American Legion youth baseball tournament cosponsored by STOP-DWI since 2006. Features world-class Legion baseball teams held annually in July 

Købe

Big box stores

• Oakdale Mall - anchored by JCPenney and Burlington Coat Factory, it is the only indoor super-regional mall in the Greater Binghamton area and within a 50-mile radius. Located in suburban Johnson City.
• Vestal Parkway in suburban Vestal has most of the area's big box retail strip centers.
• Downtown Binghamton has several shopping options including a Boscov's department store on Court Street.

Art galleries and craft shops

• Anam Cara Art Gallery, 204 State St, ☏ 1 607 722-2220. 
• Anthony Brunelli Fine Arts, 186 State St, ☏ 1 607 772-0485. Sa noon-4PM. Anthony Brunelli is known particular for his photorealist works, but his gallery features several other artists including Marla Olmstead whose early childhood was the subject of the 2007 documentary "My Kid Could Paint That". 
• Atomic Tom's Gallery, 196 State St. 
• Cooperative Gallery 213, 213 State St (from N Shoreline Dr turn N onto Washington St, then R on Hawley St and L on State St), ☏ 1 607 724-3462. F 3-6PM (9PM on first F of month), Sa noon-4PM. A local artist cooperative with about two dozen members, Cooperative Gallery 213 has some work of each member on display at all times and a rotating feature exhibition for one of its members. 
• ^{[tidligere dødt link]}On Point Productions and Gallery, 67 Court Street, 2nd floor (downtown), ☏ 1 607 773-7850. F 6-9PM, Sa noon-3PM. In addition to providing multimedia production services, On Point has gallery featuring one or two local artists at a time. 
• Orazio Salati Gallery, 205 State Street, 2nd floor, ☏ 1 607 772-6725. 6-9PM first Friday of month, Sa 11AM-4PM. Features paintings by various local artists, including a large rotating solo exhibition. 
• Tom's Coffee, Cards, and Gifts, 184 Main St (west of Front St about 1 mi), ☏ 1 607 773-8500. Su 11AM-9PM, M-Sa 9AM-9PM. Billing itself as Binghamton's premier craft gallery and gift shop, if you get hungry while you're looking expect a variety complementary gourmet treats: chutneys, salsas, biscuits. 

Antiques

• Mad Hatter Antiques, 284 Clinton St (turn W from Front St and proceed about 1.5 mi), ☏ 1 607 729-6036. Stuffed with wonderful items old and older, the Mad Hatter is among the best of the shops on Clinton Street, which is also billed locally as "Antique Row". Leave yourself a good hour to explore the shop. 

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Binghamton has always been (and still is) a melting pot of ethnic flavors. The city's history has been strongly influenced by German, Italian, and Polish immigrants; with many today coming from Eastern Europe, Latin America, and India. The eateries in the city reflect this and provide that big city cultural and culinary experience largely missing in many small cities. Many of the national chains are present in the city as well, and are easily located.

General food and cafés

• Cyber Café West, 176 Main St (from rt 201, head east on 17C. Around a mile down the road near Schiller St. next to a Wendy's), ☏ 1 607 723-2456. M-W 11:30AM-11PM; Th-Sa 11:30AM-1AM; Su noon-9PM. Don't let the name fool you! This cafe doesn't rent out computers and internet access by the hour but does feature live music at least four nights a week along with more than 22 beers on tap (emphasis on craft beer and local breweries from the Southern Tier), bottled beer and local wine - ask owner Jeff Kahn for his hilarious explanation as to why he won't serve liquor! Students and locals refer to this place as their "second home" in Binghamton, and indeed it has a very "homey" atmosphere with lots of couches and easy chairs to sprawl out on. Innovative and tasty sandwiches and wraps (many of which are vegetarian or vegan friendly) along with coffee, espresso, tea and soft drinks. Beer specials every Sunday and Wednesday. Team Trivia on Mondays, Open Mike or Karaoke on Tuesday, and live music Wednesday-Saturday evenings and occasionally Sunday afternoons. The owner's band jam band, which depending on the lineup that evening is called either "Thing 1", "Thing Two", or "Monkey's Typing" (the very original lineup which recorded studio albums and toured locally) performs on Thursdays and is excellent. Most shows are free although some larger bands on the weekends can attract a $5-10 cover charge, all ages venue. Free wi-fi. Budget. 
• Laveggio Roasteria and Espresso Bar, 101 Court St, ☏ 1 607 779-1100. F 7AM-4PM F, first Friday of month 6-9PM. This local coffee house roasts coffee beans to order and emphasizes direct trade and sustainable practices. Budget. 
• Nezuntoz, 50 Pennsylvania Avenue #4. M-Sa 7AM-5PM; Su 7AM-4PM. (pronounced "knees-and-toes"). Bagels and bagel sandwiches (both breakfast and lunch options), pastries, coffee, espresso drinks, tea, and soft drinks. Free wi-fi although seating is very limited. Located in the rear of the Weiss plaza on the corner of Vestal and Pennsylvania Avenues across from Walgreens. Budget. 
• Pat Mitchell's Ice Cream. 
• Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt, 46 South Washington St (Southside, directly across from the Washington Street foot bridge). Sweet Frog is one of many frozen self-serve frozen yogurt shops in the Triple Cities, and has a second location on the Vestal Parkway near the AMC Movie Theater. Choose your favorite flavor(s), top it with fruit, candy, or sauces and pay by the ounce. A word of note - Sweet Frog is owned by born again Christians (according to signs in the store, FROG is an acronym for Fully Rely On God) and elements of this are visible throughout the store: many of the employees wear crosses, hymns or contemporary Christian music plays on the muzak, and most of the non-edible merchandise carried is of a religious nature (illustrated bible stories, for example) although there are no attempts at overt proselytization. If religious symbols make you uncomfortable, Binghamton is home to several other yogurt chains, including Hoopla on Upper Front Street (next to Moe's) and Simply Sweet on Washington Street in central city (right over the foot bridge). Budget. 
• Lost Dog Café, 222 Water St (from Court St, follow Water St north two blocks), ☏ 1 607 771-6063. 11:30AM-10PM. This eclectic fusion restaurant serves great and generous dishes. Though they offer lunch, the place really heats up at night and often has live music. It can get busy, particularly when the university is in session so you may want to call ahead. Mellemklasse. 
• River Muse Café, 7 South Washington St (just of NY 434 in South Bridge neighborhood), ☏ 1 607 235-3122. Delicious, homemade baked goods and fine coffee await you at this South Side gem. It has a friendly owner, laid-back atmosphere, and often shows local artists' work on its walls. There are free tango (or salsa, can't remember) lessons every week that make you part of the entertainment! Budget. 
• Tranquil Bar and Bistro, 36 Pine Street #1 (from Court St turn N onto Carroll St and R onto Pine St), ☏ 1 607 723-0495. see website. French dining, downtown. Depending on the time and day, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and nightlife. Mellemklasse. 

Grocery and deli

• ^{[dødt link]}Broome County Regional Farmers Market, 840 Upper Front St., ☏ 1 607 772-8953. Sa 9 AM-13 PM; and Jun-Sep Tu 4PM-7PM. (opdateret marts 2017)

Indian food

• Curry's of India, 45 Court St # 2. A nice hole-in-the-wall with a very affordable lunch buffet. 
• Taj Restaurant, 59 Main St. 

Japansk

The Binghamton area has a relatively high number of traditional and not so traditional Japanese restaurants, possibly owing to the significant international student population from Asia (which may also explain why the majority of these restaurants are located within a mile or two of the Binghamton University campus on the Vestal Parkway.)

• ^{[dødt link]}Fuji San, 4105 Vestal Parkway East (next to Quality Inn and Suites), ☏ 1 607-797-9888. Probably the best choice for authentic Japanese cuisine with an extensive menu, hibachi, and sushi bar. Mellemklasse. 
• Kampai, 108 North Jensen Road, Vestal, ☏ 1 607 798-7521. They advertise themselves as "three restaurants under one roof", and offer distinct sections for traditional Japanese dining, hibachi, and sushi. Very high quality, albeit pricey. Splurge. 
• Sake-Tumi, 71 Court Street, ☏ 1 607-238-1771. Asian-American fusion with an extensive sushi selection that changes weekly.Mix and match traditional and some interesting but delicious fusion rolls - ever try a roll smoked salmon and pineapple before? How about tuna marinated in spiedie sauce in your sushi? Extensive menu with Japanese and American favorites. A little on the pricey side but they offer dollar sushi on Tuesdays and Thursdays which can bring the price down significantly. Splurge. 

Italiensk

Binghamton has some of the most authentic southern Italian and Sicilian food this side of Italy. Each of these restaurants also serves pizza but the focus is on fine Italian dinning.

• Cortese Restaurant, 117 Robinson St. 
• ^{[dødt link]}Grandes Bella Cucina, 1171 Vestal Ave. 
• Grotta Azzurra, 52 Main St # 1. 
• J Michaels Restaurant and Lounge, 59 Court St, ☏ 1 607 720-6453. Don't let the façade fool you! This restaurant sits in the basement of one of Binghamton's oldest buildings. The winding stairwell that you follow down drops you at what used to be the ground floor when State Street was the Chenango Canal. The light fare is the best here, especially the thin crust pizza. 
• Little Venice Restaurant, 111 Chenango St (near the bus station), ☏ 1 607 724-2513. Tu-Su 11AM-11PM. This charming little restaurant offers more than the outside suggests. Several pasta dishes are homemade, and the manicotti are especially good. The original owner was quite an art collector and you will find dozens of paintings to look at while you wait for your order, including several idyllic, impressionistic paintings of local landmarks by Armonodo Dellasanta. Budget. 
• Mama Giuseppa Restaurant, 4 South Liberty Street, Endicott (from I-86, take exit 67N then Main St west for about 1½ mi, then R on Liberty St), ☏ 1 607 748-7200. Among the best Italian restaurants, location is a bit odd but the food is exceptional. Make sure to come hungry -- the servings are extremely generous and you'll want to leave room from dessert. Mellemklasse. 

Pizzerias

Pizza in Binghamton is predominantly New York style. However, Binghamton is well known (and sometimes reviled) for its 'sheet' or square pizza. Those who enjoy New England (Greek) Style pizza, may want to check out Amici's (see above)

• Bella Pizza, 1116 Chenango St. 
• La Cucina Pizzeria, 62 Glenwood Ave. 
• Leroy Pizza & Subs, 67 Leroy St. 
• Nandos, 286 Conklin Ave. 
• New York Pizzeria, 33 W State St. 
• Nirchi's, 954 Front St. 219 Main Street, and 166 Water St, Binghamton. 
• Pronto Cucina, 790 Conklin Rd. 

Østeuropæisk

• Taste of Europe, 440 Court Street, ☏ 1 607-296-4213. 11AM-10PM daily. A family-owned hole-in-the-wall on Court Street. Their speciality is authentic food from Ukraine and Russia, such as borscht and cabbage soup but the menu also includes favorites from Poland, the Baltic States and other Eastern European countries. Budget. 

Pub food and diners

• Park Diner, 119 Conklin Ave, ☏ 1 607 722-9840. Traditional Greek diner on small hill above the Rockbottom Dam, across the river from downtown Binghamton. It has a fantastic view and the food is just as good. The Par is very popular with locals and weekend mornings (in particular Sunday) are generally very busy. there can be a wait. Budget. 
• The Spot, 1062 Upper Front St, ☏ 1 607 723-8149. Open until 11PM, popular among local college scene, great French toast. Budget. 
• ^{[dødt link]}Thirsty's Tavern, 46 S Washington St, ☏ 1 607 771-0660. Down-to-earth experience, barn-like décor with rough wood floors, barrels for tables and stools for seats. Good beer, a burger-heavy menu, frequent local bands, banquet hall and catering. Budget. 

Specialty and steakhouses

• Remlik's, 31 Lewis St, ☏ 1 607-217-4513. Grill and oyster bar 
• Number 5, 33 S Washington St, ☏ 1 607 723-0555. Upscale restaurant in old Fire Station #5 building (circa 1897). Splurge. 
• Whole in the Wall, 43 S. Washington St, ☏ 1 607 722-5138. Pleasant Southside restaurant specializing in natural and wholesome meals. Mellemklasse. 

Spiedies

The Spiedie is a regional dish born in Binghamton to Italian immigrants. It consists of marinated chunks of meat grilled over charcoal on metal skewers. It is served still on the skewer with a slice of Italian bread (almost always Felix Roma's) used to pull the meat off, usually with a little marinade drizzled on top. The original meat was lamb, but has come to include chicken, pork, and venison.

• Sharkey's Restaurant, 56 Glenwood Ave, ☏ 1 607 729-9201. Purported to be the birthplace of the spiedie, it is certainly the oldest remaining purveyor and one of the tastiest. Budget. 
• Lupo's S&S Char Pit, 6 West State St, ☏ 1 607 723-6106. One of the two major spiedie sauce labels in the area (the other being Salamida's). Budget. 
• Spiedie and Rib Pit, 1268 Front St, ☏ 1 607 722-7628. A second location is 3908 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, 1 607 729-2679. Budget. 

Garbage plates

• Binghamton Hots, 128 Washington St, ☏ 1 607 296-4687. M 11AM-3PM; Tu-Th 11AM-1:30AM; F 11AM-3:30AM; Sa 4PM-3:30AM. Binghamton Hots is the only place in the Triple Cities where you can try Rochester's signature three layer "Hot Plate" or "Garbage Plate", with all the traditional fixings such as home fries, mac salad or baked beans topped with red hots (hot dogs) and Rochester style hot sauce. Alternatively, try a plate with Southern Tier favorites such as chicken spiedies and salt potatoes. Menu also includes other options such as wraps, spiedies, burgers, hot dogs, and salads. Being only a block away from State Street, BH gets very busy with the bar crowd, especially on weekends when the colleges are in session - be prepared for a line if you go late at night, or check them out during the afternoon or early evening when they tend to be quieter. Budget. 

Drikke

• The Ale House, 3744 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal 13850, ☏ 1 607 729-9053, ✉[email protected]. Monday - Saturday: 3PM - 1AM. 36 beers on tap 
• The Belmar, 95 Main St, ☏ 1 607 724-5920. Rough-edged town Irish pub, popular with students. Open mike every Monday, live music most weekends. 
• Mad Moose Saloon, 53 Chenango St, ☏ 1 607 723-3470. 
• Callahan's Sportsman Club, 190 Main St, ☏ 1 607 772-6313. Irish themed sports bar with arguably the best wings in Binghamton. Be forewarned: if you plan on paying with a card or opening a tab, Callahan's strictly enforces a $25 minimum for credit or debit cards (which is surprisingly hard to hit for one or two people, their drink prices are very low). Unless you're going with a large group or plan to get food, hit the ATM first! 
• Mosquito Bar and Grill, 4 West State St, ☏ 1 607 798-0346. 
• On the Roxx, 73 Court St, ☏ 1 607 722-3606. 
• The Voodoo Lounge, 15 Charlotte St, ☏ 1 607 644-9233. 

State Street

One of the most popular areas in Binghamton for the drinking crowd, particularly among BU students. The pub area of the street is generally closed town to vehicular traffic in the evenings on weekends. This is the epicenter of the annual 'Pub Crawl' among graduating BU seniors.

• Dillingers Celtic Pub & Eatery, 77 State St, ☏ 1 607 724-7779. 
• JT's Tavern, 98 State St, ☏ 1 607 722-5985. 
• ^{[tidligere dødt link]}Paradigm Nightclub and Flashbacks, 93 State St. Monday - Thursday 9PM, Friday: 9PM-3AM, Saturday: 9PM-3AM. 
• The Rathskeller Pub, 92 State St, ☏ 1 607 722-0255. Locals will call it "The Rat". 
• The Scoreboard, 85 State St, ☏ 1 607 723-0063. 
• Tom and Marty's Town House, 89 State Street, Binghamton, NY 13901-3384, ☏ 1 607 722-9823. 
• ^{[tidligere dødt link]}Uncle Tony's Tavern, 79 State St, ☏ 1 607 723-4488, ✉[email protected]. 

LGBT

Although not quite to the extent of rainbow filled Ithaca, Binghamton is a diverse and accepting city with a "live and let live" attitude. Nearly all the major bars and nightlife spots see both locals and college students who are openly lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender on a regular basis, odds are nobody even gives it a second thought. (Bars where being openly LGBT kunne be problematic are well off the beaten path in the rural outskirts of the city and likely would not be of any interest to tourists. Even if you did happen to stumble into one by mistake, odds you would face outright hostility or violence are fairly low). Discrimination based on sexual orientation or (as of 2016) gender identity/ expression is a crime in New York State.

Binghamton's sole gay bar/club (Merlins) closed in 2015, although there are other spots that tend to attract a larger LGBT crowd:

• Matty B's Bar, Corner of Glenwood and Prospect St, ☏ 1 607 217-7067. 8PM-1AM Tues-Thurs, 8PM-3AM Fri-Sat, closed Sun-Mon. Dive with a fun, diverse and primarily local crowd. Small food menu (wings, sliders, fries, etc.), Yuengling on tap, the usual suspects (Bud Lite, Labatt, Sam Adams, Heineken, etc.) in bottles, and a very respectable liquor selection. They are famous for their Irish Car Bombs and a couple very interesting speciality cocktails, typically one or two of which are drink specials on any given night. Regardless, pours are generous and prices extremely reasonable. Trivia on Thursdays, karaoke Fridays, live music some Saturdays, pool and darts every day. Not specifically a gay bar but owned and bartended by an adorable couple Marty and Sam, flies the pride flag outside and many of the regulars are either members of the LGBT community or strong allies. 

Søvn

Binghamton has many places to stay, but if you will be visiting around Binghamton University's Commencement (late May, early June), be sure to book VERY early. Hotels have been known to fill up a year in advance.

Hoteller og moteller

• Best Western of Johnson City, 569 Harry L. Drive, Johnson City, NY 13790, ☏ 1 607 729-9194, momsfri: 1-800-528-1234, ✉[email protected]. $76-101 . 
• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Binghamton, 225 Water St, ☏ 1 607 722-7575. $76-101 . 
• Comfort Inn, 1000 Upper Front St (Exit 5 off I-81, right at end of ramp. 1.3 miles on right.), ☏ 1 607 724-3297, momsfri: 1-800-463-7009, ✉[email protected]. $76-101 . 
• Comfort Suites, 3401 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal 13850, ☏ 1 607 766-0600. $139-259,. 
• Courtyard by Marriott, 3801 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal 13850 (Take Exit 70S (201S towards Vestal) Exit on to Route 434W, hotel is ¼ mile on right.), ☏ 1 607 644-1000. 
• Days Inn, 65 Front St, ☏ 1 607 724-2412, ✉[email protected]. $51–100. 
• Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, 690 Front St, ☏ 1 607 724-1341. $51–75. 
• Fairfield Inn – Binghamton, 864 Front St, ☏ 1 607 651-1000, ✉[email protected]. $101 . 
• Grand Royale, 80 State St, momsfri: 1-888-242-0323, ✉[email protected]. $76-101 . 
• Hampton Inn & Suites, 3708 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal 13850, ☏ 1 607 797-5000, ✉[email protected]. $101 . 
• Holiday Inn Arena, 2-8 Hawley St (Near end of Washington Street, downtown), ☏ 1 607 722-1212, ✉[email protected]. $101 . 
• Howard Johnson Inn & Suites, 1156 Front St, ☏ 1 607 722-5353. $76–101. 
• ^{[dødt link]}Knights Inn, 2603 East Main Street, Endwell 13760 (From Route 17 Endwell, exit to Main Street, hotel ¼ mile on left.), toll-free: 1-800-531-4667. $50-75. 
• Red Roof Inn, 590 Fairview Street, Johnson City 13790, ☏ 1 607 729-8940. $50-75. 
• Super 8 Binghamton/Front St., 650 Old Front St, ☏ 1 607 773-8111, momsfri: 1-800-454-3213, fax: 1-607 773-8111. 
• Traditions at the Glen, 4101 Watson Boulevard, Johnson City 13790, ☏ 1 607 797-2381. $101 . 

Bed and Breakfast

• ^{[dødt link]}Bed & Breakfast at Endwell Greens, 3701 Sally Piper Road, Endwell 13760, ☏ 1 607 766-9973, fax: 1 607 785-5709, ✉[email protected]. 
• ^{[dødt link]}Pickle Hill Bed and Breakfast, 795 Chenango St (From Interstate 81 take Exit 4N (Rte. 7–Hillcrest) to the stop light. Turn left and continue through a residential section to Chenango Street. Turn right onto Chenango Street and continue north to Pickle Hill at #795 (diagonally across from Port Dickinson Police Station).), ☏ 1 607 723-0259. Well-kept and friendly B&B in a comfortable 19th century home, generous and wholesome breakfast. $40-60. 

Camping

• 42.215-75.831 Chenango Valley State Park, 153 State Park Road, Chenango Forks 13746, ☏ 1 607 648-5251.  
• Pine Valley Campground, 600 Boswell Hill Road, Endicott 13760, ☏ 1 607 785-6868. 
• Salisbury’s Chenango Shores Campground, 109 Chenango Shores Lane, Route 12N, Chenango Forks 13746, ☏ 1 607 648-9030. 

Lære

• Binghamton University is one of the four flagship "University Centers" of the SUNY system and is generally regarded as a "Public Ivy" due to its high level of research activity. The university is well known for it's programs in engineering, computer science, biotech, nursing, K-12 education, music (particularly opera performance and musicology) and theatre, however a wide variety of undergraduate, masters, doctoral, and pre-professional programs are offered.
• SUNY Broome^{[dødt link]} (tidligere Broome County Community College) is a two-year community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs. Broome also has an attrition agreement with Binghamton University: students who complete an associate degree with at least a 3.0 GPA are guaranteed transfer admission to a BU bachelor's program with all credits eligible for transfer.
• Davis College is a Pentecostal Bible college and seminary.
• Additionally, for-profit career colleges Ridley Lowell^{[dødt link]} og Elmira Business Institute both have satellite campuses in Binghamton.

Arbejde

Binghamton (along with Upstate New York in general) has struggled economically over the second half of the 20th century. New York State has been trying to develop Binghamton as the state's "tech hub", encouraging startups and small businesses to relocate to the area with substantial tax and other incentives. While there has been some growth in the technology sector the past few years, so far this has been largely restricted to engineering, robotics, and aerospace and hasn't yet extended to software or web development. Companies such as IBM, Sanmina, BAE Systems, Universal Instruments, and Lockheed Martin all have a substantial presence in the Triple Cities and are among the largest employers in Broome County.

The other two major skilled fields are medicine and education. Both hospital systems in the area, United Health Service and Our Lady of Lourdes (Catholic Health) always have a demand for medical staff (especially nurses), along with IT, administrative, and support professionals. Binghamton University, being one of the flagship campuses of the SUNY system, employs a significant number of faculty members, researchers and support staff members. Although not to the same extent, Broome County Community College also employs a similar range of people.

High paying positions that do not require either professional licenses and/or a graduate degree are still relatively hard to come by. There are still a small number of manufacturing jobs available through Raymond Corporation, Felchar, and Frito-Lay. Several larger companies operate call centers in and around Binghamton, including Time Warner Cable and New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG). Contract call centers (hired by a company to replace or augment their in-house customer service department) also exist. The largest of these is Nationwide Credit (NCI), a former collection agency in Endicott.

Being a college town, there are also a multitude of jobs available each year in restaurants, bars, and retail, although many of these positions are part-time without benefits. That said, these positions may help you get your foot in the door into the area if you're looking to relocate, and Binghamton is not a bad small city to relocate to or settle down in. Many believe that Binghamton is on the verge of its second renaissance with a multitude of natural and cultural resources, a relatively low cost of living, and extremely friendly and hard working people who would be more than happy to welcome you into the community.

Opret forbindelse

• WSKG. Binghamton's local NPR can be heard on 89.3 FM or as a live stream from their website. Produces a surprisingly high volume of local current affairs and cultural programing for a smaller market station, in addition to national content such as Morning Edition, All Things Considered, a Prairie Home Companion, This American Life, etc., with classical music during the daytime. A mostly jazz format dominates sister station WSQX on 91.5 FM, with some current affairs programming networked from WGBH/WBUR in Boston. Both stations frequently advertise local performances and cultural events through the "Community Calendar" both on-air and online. 
• Press & Sun Bulletin. The Press and Sun Bulletin is Binghamton's only daily newspaper, widely available throughout the Southern Tier. 
• Ønskedrøm. Binghamton University's twice weekly student published newspaper. Primarily distributed on campus, although available for free at a few local businesses. 
• ^{[dødt link]}Triple Cities Carousel. Free monthly arts paper available at Cyber Cafe West and other local businesses. Many of the editorial staff work at or frequent the Cyber Cafe (see under eat) and love discussing their articles or any other local news of the day, whether arts related or not. You may even find yourself being interviewed for a future article or survey! 

Gå videre

New York State

• Ithaca
• Cortland
• Syracuse

Pennsylvania

• Scranton
• Allentown

Routes through Binghamton

Syracuse ← Cortland ←	N  S	→ Clarks Summit → Scranton
ENDE ←	W  E	→ Oneonta → Schenectady
Elmira ← Johnson City ←	W  E	→ Kirkwood → Central Valley-Harriman