SOME OF OUR FAVORITE PLACES IN OSWEGO!

Man in the Moon Candies

Locally owned candy store, specializing in truffles, peanut brittle, fudge and more!

Open M-Sa 10-7

Sun 12-6

The River’s End bookstore

Our favorite local independent bookstore.

Open M – Sa 10-6

Riverside Artisans

https://www.riversideartisans.com

Located in Canal Commons on West First St.

Features work from local artists and craftspeople. Includes original paintings, photography, handcrafted woodwork, etc.

Winter hours - Open W -F 11-3

Sa 10 – 5

Breitbeck Park and William S. Cahill Pier

If it’s a nice day, don’t miss checking out Oswego’s beautiful waterfront! Offers lots of green space with great views of Lake Ontario and a playground for the kids.

Fair Haven Beach State Park

State park known for high bluffs, sand beaches and great views. Located in a quaint town 25 minutes outside of Oswego.

Colloca Estate Winery

https://www.collocawines.com/

The Finger Lakes region's northern most winery -- check it out for great views, drinks, and food. Also located in Fair Haven.

For the Kiddos:

Children’s Museum of Oswego

Hands-on, interactive children’s museum where kids can explore, learn and play.

Open T – F 9-4

Sa-Su 10-5

Splash Indoor Waterpark Resort

Located at The Clarion Hotel and Suites

Open - 4-8

Sa – 10 -7

Su – 10 -5

PLACES TO EAT

Favorite Breakfast Places:

Wade’s Diner

Longtime old school breakfast diner since 1937! Famous for their raisin toast!

Cash only

Open M-F 6am-12pm

Sat 6am – 1pm

Sun 7am-1pm

Coffee Connection

Our favorite local coffeehouse and gathering place with great coffees, teas, specialty drinks and baked goods.

Open M-F 8-5

Sat 9-3

Tatlim Bakery (across from the hotels on East First St.)

Locally owned bakery, specializing in Turkish coffee, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, etc.

Open W-Su 9:30-5

Riverwalk Coffee Roasters

Coffee, tea and baked goods.

Open daily 6-6

Riverwalk Bagel

Artisan bagels with a variety of cream cheeses and sandwiches.

Open daily 6-2

Favorite Lunch and Dinner Places

Canale’s Restaurant

Local family owned Italian restaurant for more than 50 years.

Open S-T 11:30-8

F and Sat 11:30-9

Red Sun Fire Roasting Co.

Seasonally changing menus, including wood fired pizza.

Open M - T 11:30-2 and 4:30-8

F and Sa – 11:30-2 and 4:30-9

Port City Café and Bakery

Casual café featuring breakfast sandwiches, soups, salads, wraps, grain bowls, sandwiches, paninis and baked goods.

M-T – 9 -7

F-Sa 9 -5

Bistro 197

Upscale casual bistro restaurant featuring progressive American cuisine and craft cocktails.

Lunch W-F 12-3

Dinner T-Sa 5-9

Press Box (across from the hotels on East First St.)

Sports bar and restaurant with pub-style menu items . We recommend trying their wings! Go-to place to watch March Madness!

Open daily 11-9

Southern Fare

Diverse Southern culinary soulful classics, American whiskeys, crafted cocktails and micro craft beers.

Open T-F 4pm-12am

Sat 11:30am – 12am

Sun 11:30 -10

Rooftop Lounge – just walk across the bridge from the hotels!

Offers panoramic views of the city and waterfront. Features specialty cocktails, craft beers, small plates, charcuterie and desserts.

Open T-Sat 11-10

Reservations recommended.

Old City Hall Brewery - just walk across the bridge from the hotels!

https://oldcityhalloswego.com

Craft brewery and restaurant located in the historic Old City Hall on the river; listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Recently restored into a craft brewery and restaurant.

Open Th-Sa 4-10, Su-Wed 4-8

Reservations required given recent opening