Auburn (New York)

The best way to get to Auburn is definitely by car, though visitors can also take one of five city bus routes via Centro bus system. Auburn has a population of 29,581 people according to the 2000 U.S. Census, and is 25 miles west of Hancock International Airport in Syracuse.

By plane

• Ithaca Tompkins County Regional Airport

  address: 1 Culligan Drive
  Ithaca,
• Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), Colonel Eileen Collins Blvd. Syracuse, Phone: +1 315 464-4330, .

• Greater Rochester International Airport

  address: 1200 Brooks Av
  Rochester.

By car

• New York State Thruway (Interstate 90), Exit 40. Route 34 South to Auburn.

By train/bus

The nearest Amtrak station is in Syracuse at the William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center, located at 131 Alliance Bank Parkway just north of downtown Syracuse.

• Amtrak, . Syracuse is served twice daily in each direction by the Empire Service (New York City to Niagara Falls), once daily in each direction by the Maple Leaf (New York City to Toronto, following the route of the Empire Service up to Niagara Falls), and once daily in each direction by the Lake Shore Limited (New York City or Boston to Chicago, following the route of the Empire Service up to Buffalo-Depew).

The nearest bus station is also in Syracuse at the William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center. Please note that Greyhound, Trailways and Megabus do not go into Auburn. You will have to then take a Centro bus into Auburn.

• Greyhound, . Service from New York City (via Scranton, Binghamton, and Cortland), Boston (via Worcester, Springfield, Albany, Schenectady, and Utica), and Cleveland (via Erie, Buffalo, and Rochester).
• Trailways of New York, . Service from Buffalo (via Rochester) and New York City (via Scranton, Binghamton, and Cortland).
• Megabus, . Service from New York City and Rochester.

By bus

• Centro

  phone: +1 315 253-5765

By taxi

• Any Taxi Service

  phone: +1 315 252-2222

• Deluxe Taxi Cab

  phone: +1 315 253-3333

• JMJ Taxi

  phone: +1 315 252-5004

Car rentals

• Enterprise Rent-a-Car

  phone: +1 315 253-4004

• Auburn Historic Sites Commission

  address: 131 Genesee Street

• Cayuga County Office of Tourism

  address: 131 Genesee Street
  Visitor information and services

• Cayuga Museum of History and Art and Case Research Lab

  address: 203 Genesee Street
  Housed in the Willard-Case mansion (built in 1836), the museum offers exhibits on local figures, events and items pertinent to the development of Cayuga County. The Case Research Lab is the site where the first successful system of sound on film was invented. Theater Mack, located in the historic carriage house, hosts lectures, events and Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival productions. Gift shop offers local memorabilia.

• Fort Hill Cemetery

  address: 19 Fort Street
  Set on a hill overlooking Auburn, this site was used for burial mounds by Native Americans as early as 1100 A.D. It includes the burial sites of William Seward, Harriet Tubman, Martha Coffin Wright, Col. Myles Keogh who fought with Gen. Custer at the Battle of Little Big Horn, and a monument to Indian orator Chief Logan.

• Harriet Tubman Home

  phone: +1 315 252-2081
  address: 180 South Street
  Known as "The Moses of Her People," Tubman settled in Auburn after the Civil War and operated this home for the aged and indigent blacks. As a conductor on the Underground Railroad - a network of abolitionists that helped slaves escape to freedom - she made a dozen trips south over a period of 11 years. Tubman died in 1913 at her South Street property, and is buried at the Fort Hill Cemetery.

• Seward House Museum

  phone: +1 315 252-1283
  address: 33 South Street
  For over 50 years, the Seward House was the home of William Henry Seward (1801-1872), Governor of New York, United States Senator, Secretary of State to Presidents Lincoln and Johnson, and a leading figure in the Republican Party and the purchase of Alaska. Guided tours through all 17 rooms at this registered National Historic Landmark are available.

• Seymour Public Library

  address: 176-178 Genesee Street
  On the National Register of Historic Places, this monumental stone building was designed by the New York City firm, Carrere and Hastings, designers of the New York Public Library.

• Willard Memorial Chapel

  phone: +1 315 252-0339
  address: 17 Nelson Street
  Designed by Louis C. Tiffany and Tiffany Glass and Decorating Co., one of the few unaltered Tiffany chapels known to exist. Available year-round for weddings, concerts and special events.

Entertainment

• Auburn Public Theater

  address: 8 Exchange Street
  At Genesee, A presenting and production company offering plays, comedy acts, fine arts shows, dance, film and musical productions. The space includes a main stage, cabaret stage and cinema.

• The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse

  address: 6877 E Lake Rd
  Bills itself as Broadway in the Finger Lakes. Located in Auburn's Emerson Park.

Golf

• Highland Golf Course

  address: 3068 Franklin Street
  Road, 18 holes, pro shop, carts, lessons, food, 7am - 9pm, par: 71, yards: 6400.

Parks

• Emerson Park

  phone: +1 315 253-5611
  address: 6914 East Lake Road
  Emerson Park includes 135 acres located at the northern end of Owasco Lake with one mile of lake front and two miles of river front. The park features boat launches, boat slips, a disc golf course, playground, and picnic shelters. Activities include strolling along the waterfront and restored seawall, swimming, picnicking and dog walking in designated areas. Emerson Park is the home of Auburn Little League, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, the historic Emerson Park Pavilion and many annual events.

Sports

• Auburn Doubledays

  address: 130 N Division St
  Farm team for the Washington Nationals baseball team, June–September.

• Bass Pro Shops

  address: 1579 Clark Street
  Road, Finger Lakes Mall,

• Fingerlakes Mall

  address: 1579 Clark Street
  Road,

• Curley's

  phone: +1 315 252-5224
  address: 96 State Street
  Has been serving American food since 1934.

• Moro's Table

  address: 1 E. Genesee Street
  Tuesday - Saturday, seating from 5-9PM. Enjoy amazing food in a relaxed atmosphere.

• Bambino's Bistro

  address: 105 Genesee Street
  Traditional Italian Cuisine

• A.T. Walley & Co.

  address: 119 Genesee Street

• McMurphy's Authentic Irish Pub & Restaurant

  address: 75 North Street

• Oak and Vine at Springside

  address: 6141 West Lake Road

• Parkers

  address: 129 Genesee Street

• Swaby's

  address: 6 South Street

• The Auburn Ale House

  address: 288 Genesee Street

• 10 Fitch

  address: 10 Fitch Ave
  Luxurious, romantic, inn.

• A Wicher Garden Bed & Breakfast

  address: 5831 Dunning Ave
  Road.

• Days Inn

  address: 37 Williams Street

• Hilton Garden Inn

  address: 74 State Street
  In downtown Auburn.

• Holiday Inn

  address: 75 North Street

• Inn at the Finger Lakes

  address: 12 Seminary Ave

• Lakeside Bed and Breakfast

  phone: +1 315 730-3643
  address: 79 Lakeshore Dr

• Sleepy Hollow Motel

  address: 3401 E. Genesee Street
  Road.

• Springside Inn

  address: 6141 West Lake Rd
  On the North end of Owasco Lake. They have newly renovated rooms and a restaurant.

• Super 8

  address: 19 McMaster Street

• Tuxill House

  phone: +1 315 252-0055
  address: 5 Tuxill Square

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