Things To Do

The Black River Canal Museum is located on the site formerly housing Titus Power Iron Works.  The museum seeks to remind of the importance of the canal to the area and features several exhibits.

Tour the lower section of the cemetery to spot gravestones dating back to the 1800’s, including the site of Colonel Charles Wheelock (Civil War) or check out the top of the cemetery to appreciate the serenity of the area.

Check out produce and goods from local vendors at the Farmers’ Market from June 15th until October.

Enjoy hiking, biking or skiing from the Canal Museum to Pixley Falls via the Black River Canal Trail and BREIA trails or start at the covered bridge near Erwin Park and hike, bike or snowmobile (or kayak) the Black River Feeder Canal Trail to Forestport.  Be sure to check out the Whipple Bridge on the Black River Canal Trail (between Canal Museum and Tops Plaza).

The Black River Outdoor Education Program works to establish an understanding of our ecosystem by providing students with lessons in geology, ecology, biology and history while engaging in various outdoor aerobic activities.  Activities include kayaking, biking, hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

The Erwin Library and Institute has uninterruptedly served Boonville and surrounding areas since its foundation in 1885 made possible with a monetary contribution from C.B. Erwin. Get your library card and check out a new book, DVD or magazine, use one of the computers or log on to the public Wi-Fi or check out pre-school story hour for younger readers.

An Adirondack tradition for over 60 years. Creators of world-famous Wine Ice Cream, available in 10 flavors, along with 30+ flavors of traditional ice creams along with fresh soft serve.  All ice creams are made on premises. Come have your picture taken at the home of the BIG red ADK chair.

Boonville’s own Boonville Bowl features automatic score machines, arcade games, a full-service kitchen and bar, bumper bowling, birthday specials, cosmic bowling and league bowling!

Since 1888, the Boonville-Oneida County Fair has been operating at the current location between Schuyler St. and Route 294 and has featured great events including truck and tractor pulls, Livestock challengers, the Demolition Derby and great booths from local businesses, fun fair rides and great fair food!

Catch a Little League, scholastic baseball or softball or our own collegiate baseball team – the “Adirondack Trailblazers”!

The Black River Environmental Improvement Association (BREIA) features over 50 km of skiing, hiking and biking trails located on Egypt Rd, the Canal trails and Jackson Hill trails. Snowshoe and ski rentals are available via Boonville Search and Rescue located at the far right of Tops Plaza (13209 State Route 12) where Canal trail is accessed. 

Take a free tour of the historical Dodge Pratt Northam Art and Community Center (hours listed on website) to view exhibits and check out the gift shop.  Originally built in 1875 by Clark Dodge and designed by architect Azel J. Lathrop of Utica, the house was repurposed in 1974 as an art and community center and is on the National Register of Historic Homes. 

This 1.5-acre facility features two playground areas (one on north end near pool, a larger area on south end), basketball and tennis courts, and a large field in between that is used for AYSO soccer and softball games in summer months.  Erwin Park is connected to the Black River Feeder Canal trail via the covered bridge.