About Binghamton
About Binghamton
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Fun Facts about Binghamton
Fun Facts about Binghamton
Also known as The Parlor City, Carousel Capital of the World, and Triple Cities (Binghamton, Endicott, and Johnson City).
Hosts an annual LUMA festival every September with projection shows in downtown Binghamton.
Annual Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally at Otsiningo Park every summer.
Hugh Grant starred in the 2014 romantic comedy The Rewrite, which takes place at Binghamton University.
Spiedies
Spiedies
Carousels
Carousels
The Binghamton area has 6 historic carousels. They are also free!
Most are open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Did you know that Rod Serling is from Binghamton? The carousel at Recreation Park inspired the episode "Walking Distance."
IBM
IBM
IBM has roots in nearby Endicott.
Fun things to do in the Triple Cities area
Fun things to do in the Triple Cities area
Museums
Museums
Some area museums include: Roberson Museum and Science Center, Phelps Museum, and Bundy Museum of History and Art.
The original Dick's Sporting Goods was founded in Binghamton in 1948. Dick's House of Sports is their largest store - rock climbing wall, batting cages, virtual driving range, and more!
It's the 5th oldest zoo in the country!
Also, check out Animal Adventure Park, located about 30 minutes east of Binghamton University.
Only a 10-minute drive north of campus.
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