Founded in 1795, the Village of Hamilton, N.Y., named one of the friendliest towns in the United States by Forbes magazine, has a population of roughly 4,000. The Hamilton Village Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, and is home to an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants. The area is ideal for outdoor recreation including biking, hiking, trail running, and skiing. Colgate’s Seven Oaks golf course was designed by Robert Trent Jones and has been repeatedly recognized as one of the best college golf courses in the country. The University’s location provides easy access for summer hikes and winter ski trips. It is less than a one-hour drive from Syracuse, four hours away from New York City, and five hours from Boston.
Colgate and the Village of Hamilton have formed the Partnership for Community Development, which develops an active network of professional consultants, foundations, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations located throughout the Central New York region to assist area residents, businesses, and visitors. This includes efforts to stimulate and support local business through small business development and the revitalization of historic buildings. To strengthen the relationship between the village and the University, and to add to the economic development of downtown, Colgate relocated its campus bookstore to the downtown area of the village. Similarly, Colgate owns the Palace Theater, a 300-seat performing arts venue that is leased to an external nonprofit arts organization.
Hamilton Theater
Since 1895, Hamilton Theater has served as a centerpiece for films, live performances, and community events. One of the few remaining independent theaters, Hamilton Theater provides diverse film programming for the community, preserving and enhancing its historic tradition as a community resource.
Seven Oaks Golf Course
Seven Oaks was named for the ancestral home of the Colgate family. The first nine holes opened in 1958; the back nine opened for play in 1965.
The course is known for its strategic use of water, extensive tee areas and large, expansive greens.
Arts At The Palace
Arts At The Palace (AATP) is a community arts organization dedicated to presenting, developing and expanding the reach of the arts within the Central New York region.
LOCAL RESOURCES AND ATTRACTIONS
Community Supported Agriculture
Alambria Springs Farm
Food & Drink
Critz Farms Brewing and Cider Company
Good Nature Farm Brewery & Tap Room
Michael's Fine Food and Spirits
Waterville Standard Bakery (French Bakery)
Government & Municipalities
New York State voter registration information
Health Care
Community Memorial Urgent Care
Wellnow Urgent Care, Oneida
Libraries, Museums, and Theater
Cazenovia Public Library and Museum
Munson Williams Proctor Art Institute
Recreation
Go SoMad (Recreation Information for Southern Madison County)
Highland Forest (xc skiing, hiking, mountain biking)
Labrador Mountain and Song Mountain
Moonlight Riders Snowmobile Club
Osceola Tugg Hill XC Ski Center
Snow Valley Riders Snowmobile Club
Transportation
Universities & Colleges