Lakeside Campground

As Theresa and Jim point out, there's always something to do around here... Their recommendations include trips to Binghamton to cheer on the Binghamton Mets, going to a concert of Binghamton Philharmonic at the Forum, or checking out what's showing at the Cider Mill Playhouse Theater. Binghamton's also home to six antique carousels, donated to the town by philanthropist George F. Johnson on the condition they'd always remain free (hurrah for him). An excellent option for astronomy boffins is the Kopernik Observatory and Science Center (40 minutes' drive), the biggest public observatory in the north east United States. The Roberson Museum and Science Center (30 minutes) is home to the Binghamton Visitor Center, the Link Planetarium and several exhibits. Here with small people – or quite young-minded yourself? Zip along to the Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville for close-up animal encounters, giraffe and camel feeding, gem mining and regular events.