Things to do, places to eat, shows to see, places to stay in Madison County, NY      

The age old question starts popping in to your mind over the next few weeks.  How can I make this Valentine's Day one to remember?  Where can we go for a special meal, one that we will tell all of our friends about?  This year is no different, but this year you will be a hero and it really will be a special occasion when you spend your Valentine's Day in Madison County. 
Many of the historic country inns and B&B's in Madison County are offering great specials to celebrate this holiday of love.  For example, you can enjoy dinner for two at the Lincklaen House in Cazenovia, including a bottle of their house wine and don't worry about driving because they are reserving a room for you all for only $169 plus tax and tip.  Do you want a room with a Jacuzzi?  Well then ask for it and it will only cost you $30 more. 
Of course your options in Cazenovia are many.  How about a great Valentine's Dinner at the Brewster Inn?  This historic inn was once the summer home of Benjamin Brewster.  This inn is a multi-year award winner in the annual Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRoNA) and Wine Spectator loves their wine cellar and you will too.  Make it even more romantic and book a room while there and save $50 off your room when dining and staying in the same trip.
Looking for a New England experience without leaving upstate New York?  The village of Hamilton offers two outstanding New England Country Inns that make the perfect Valentine's Day escape.  The Colgate Inn offers fine dining and over 40 guest rooms in a beautiful inn.  Book a room at the inn and feel right at home when you arrive in your room to find a bottle of wine and cheese, crackers & fresh fruit for two for an extra $60.  That will certainly make your escape something special.  The Hamilton Inn, on East Lake Road, offers wonderful views, an outstanding menu and beautiful guest rooms that will help you be a hero this year. 
Of course there are many options and specials for you to choose from making finding the perfect escape quite easy.  For more ideas and options for year round escapes visit our main website and you will never run out of ideas for a special occasion in Madison County.

A note came in this morning from Stephanie at Drover Hill Farm B&B.  They are located in Earlville only minutes from Hamilton and Colgate University.  She wanted to remind me that they are less than a mile from one of the main trails in the southern part of Madison County.  They wanted to offer a special to snowmobilers this winter.  Stay two nights at their awesome country B&B and get the third night absoulutley free.  Ride for hundreds of  miles in every direction and save on your hotel stay.  With a foot of new snow on the ground, now is the time to book your deal.

Graziano's World Famous Inn is offering snowmobilers a great deal this winter.  Spend the night right in the heart of Madison County's snowmobile country for only $39 a night.  You will also get 10% off your food in their Italian restaurant and lounge.  Click here for more details and mention the snowmobile package when booking.

The all new I Love NY winter site is up and running.  On it you can find great things to do during the Winter in New York State and some awesome hotel deals and packages.  Don't forget to check out all of our winter specials too, they are perfect opportunities to heat up your winter relationships.

The Colgate Inn is planning its annual New Years Eve party and you should plan not to miss it again this year.  You can choose from two different packages this year.  The first package is the Ultimate Experience Package.  It costs $195  and includes your overnight accommodations, a bottle of champagne in the room, continental breakfast, and a late checkout.  It also includes dinner for two with a glass of wine or champagne, salad, entree and dessert. 

The Deluxe package is only $115 but does not include dinner at the Inn.  Both packages include four drink vouchers and admission to the party, free hors d'oeuvres and live music.  For more information contact the Colgate Inn at 315-824-2300 or download the PDF below.

The best part of the deal is if you get your friends together you can save big.  If you buy four packages you get one free and if you buy eight you get two free so get the friends together and party like its 2009!

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Post Standard reporter Glenn Coin has a nice profile of the Oneida Community Mansion House today on Syracuse.com.  The Mansion House is one of Madison County's historical treasurers and with the addition of the Zabrosso restaurant and wi-fi in the hotel rooms, they are making some major changes.  Check them out for yourself this winter with this getaway special:

Relax in one of eight spacious guest rooms in a National Historic Landmark, once the home of one of the longest lasting of the 19th century utopian communities. All rooms have cable television and wireless internet service. Your stay includes a $75 coupon for a three-course dinner with coffee at the newly opened Zabroso Restaurant in the Community’s original dining room (bar, tax, and gratuity not included), breakfast, and a museum tour. If your stay concludes on Sunday, you may additionally purchase a $25 coupon for Sunday brunch at Zabroso.   Double occupancy Pricing: $159

Valentine's Day is almost here and have you figured out what to get that special person in your life?  We are here to help.  You can find hotel deals that will help put a spark back into your life.  How about dinner reservations?  We can help with that too.  Make this Valentine's Day one that you will always remember with an evening at one of our great restaurants and country inns!

Several new getaway packages have been posted to the website in the past week or so.  Tonight I posted a really interesting one from Bridle Creek B&B in Hamilton. They have teamed up with the Peppermill in Hamilton to offer cooking classes at the B&B once a month. The next one is this Thursday and it features cold weather soups and sandwhiches.  The next one is March 13th and it features comfort foods.  For only $85 plus tax, you can attend the class, enjoy the spoils and spend the night at this wonderful B&B.  For more information visit the Peppermill Website.

We've told you about I Love NY's Cozy Inn promotion this winter and Inns and B&B's around the Central Leatherstocking Region have opened their doors to welcome you in.  Those are not the only deals available in Madison County this winter.  How about dinner for two with a bottle of house wine, a wonderful guest room and continental breakfast the next morning for $169?  That is the offer being extended by the Lincklaen House in Cazenovia this winter, and it is good any night of the week!  So get a baby sitter, and make plans for you and that special someone to steal away this weekend. While in town take a country drive and tour some of Madison County's Bicentennial Barns.  Give us a shout and we will gladly send you a map of their locations.  Its the perfect winter scavenger hunt that will let you discover new places and wonderful things to do.