About the Binghamton Area

Binghamton University is located in Southern Tier of New York State, an area known for its river valleys and gentle mountains.

The Binghamton area offers an inspiring landscape and lively urban environment that's easy to navigate. The University's suburban and downtown campuses are just minutes from Binghamton's downtown, as well as the neighboring communities of Vestal, Endicott and Johnson City.

For a University-maintained list of community links, including art and music events, entertainment and restaurant options, click here.

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Arts and Entertainment

Binghamton has a fine regional opera company and symphony, and the University sponsors a wide variety of music, theatre and dance performances. In addition, if you want to visit some of the nation's best museums and theaters, there are relatively inexpensive weekend packages (transportation and lodging) to New York City.

Anderson Center for Performing Arts Binghamton University Art Museum Binghamton University Music Binghamton University Theatre Binghamton Philharmonic Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park Broadway Binghamton Cider Mill Playhouse Discovery Center Endicott Performing Arts Center First Friday Art Walk Kopernik Observatory and Science Center Roberson Museum and Science Center Tri-Cities Opera

Recreation

On the edge of the state's snow belt, Binghamton experiences moderate summers, breathtakingly beautiful spring and fall seasons, and cold, snowy winters ideal for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. If you enjoy outdoor recreation, there are a wide variety of state, county and city parks for hiking, biking, skiing and picnicking, including a 900-acre nature preserve on campus. In the summer and fall, visit one of the many local berry farms and apple orchards to pick fresh produce. You can also watch Binghamton University's Division 1 Bearcats basketball teams in our Events Center, as well as Double A baseball and AHL hockey in downtown Binghamton.

• Binghamton University Bearcats
• Binghamton University Nature Preserve
• Agritourism
• Binghamton Rumble Ponies Baseball
• Binghamton Devils Hockey
• Broome County Parks
• Chenango Valley State Park

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Activities and Events

Binghamton graduate students enjoy attending the area's many events, from the monthly First Friday Art Walk to the Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally in August. Below, we list some of the most popular events. Visit the Greater Binghamton Convention Center and Visitors Bureau website for a complete list.

• Binghamton Bridge Run
• Broome County Fair
• Dick's Sporting Goods Open
• First Friday Art Walk
• Johnson City Field Days
• July Fest
• Recreation Park Music Festival
• Restaurant Week
• RiverFest at Roberson
• Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally
• St. Patrick's Day Parade

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Additional Links

Use the links below to continue exploring all that the Binghamton area has to offer.

• Visit Binghamton University
• Greater Binghamton Convention and Visitors Bureau