Greater Binghamton – A Desirable Lifestyle
The Greater Binghamton Area is located in the Southern Tier Region of New
York State. The area consists of the Triple Cities of Binghamton,
Endicott, and Johnson City surrounded by suburban and rural
towns.
Where the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers meet, you peer out over the
numerous bridges and delight in the outstanding architecture, with the
backdrop of the signature rolling hills. Greater Binghamton has much to
offer the tourist and even more to offer the resident. As the birthplace to
IBM, large and small businesses alike have found a home in Greater
Binghamton. Excellent access to major routes makes Binghamton easily
reachable from any direction.
As you drive past the countless parks, shopping plazas and restaurants on
your way into Binghamton, signs direct you to the top points of interest:
Broome County Veteran's Memorial Arena,
Greater
Binghamton Airport, Ross Park Zoo and
Discovery
Center, Cider Mill Playhouse,
Roberson Museum
are just a few of the attractions that await you. Greater Binghamton has
all the excitement and culture of a big city while maintaining its charm
and Upstate appeal.
The area is proud of its many beautiful parks and outdoor recreation
centers. Activities available at most of the parks include swimming,
camping, boating, hiking, fishing, biking, picnicking, children’s
playgrounds, softball and volleyball. During winter months (with adequate
snow) several parks groom their trails for cross-country skiing. Local and
municipal parks offer additional recreational opportunities with
playgrounds, historic carousels, athletic fields, and pools. Other
year-round activities include indoor-outdoor go-kart racing, ice skating,
roller-skating, laser games and an indoor skateboard park.
Whatever the season, there is much to see and do in Greater Binghamton —
spend the day browsing Antique Row, attend a local festival, catch a
show at the Forum, do some tax-free clothes shopping or get involved in the
Annual Chris Thater Memorial Bike Race. An abundance of sporting
events offers the sports fan nonstop entertainment in Greater Binghamton.
The BC Open takes the lead in the
summer as top-ranked golf professionals compete for over a million dollar in
the nationally-renowned PGS golf tournament. In August the USTOA Tennis
Challenger holds its tournament in Binghamton. Ice hockey fans have
their own brand of excitement with the AHL
Binghamton
Senators. The Binghamton Mets
thrill fans all season long with AA baseball. Football fans in the area can
cheer on the semi-professional BC Jets team. Greater Binghamton has
the diversity you've looked for in a travel destination.
You know you'll find it all in Greater Binghamton, including the
locally-invented tender, spicy Spiedie sandwich. Take time to explore every corner
of this great region and when you're ready to relax, enjoy a free ride on
any of our six restored, working wooden carousels and delight in this
old-fashioned pastime.
Broome County Facts (2002-2003)
- Total Population: 200,536
- Median Housing Price: $82, 886
- Median Age: 38.2
- Altitude: 850 miles above sea level
Nearest Metropolitan Centers
- Syracuse – 75 miles N
- Rochester – 160 miles NW
- Buffalo – 223 miles NW
- Albany - 137 miles NE
- New York City – 177 miles SE
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