Utica offers the charm of small-city living balanced with cultural and ethic diversity in an urban setting. Located at the foot of the Adirondack mountains, Utica is less than an hour's travel to numerous lakes, streams and rivers. Utica is home to an 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, 18 new championship tennis courts, two municipal pools, three historic Fredrick Olmstead-designed parks, a downhill and cross country ski complex, a Parkway Recreation Center/Ski Chalet and a newly built half pipe for snowboard enthusiasts. These diverse attributes provide an excellent quality of life.

Other cultural activities in close proximity include operas at the Glimmerglass Theatre, performances by world-renowned performing artists, world class museum exhibitions and many feasts anjd festivals. Sports enthusiasts can watch professional NY-Penn League baseball or visit the Long-Distance Running Hall of Fame and participate in major races. Nature lovers can spend a day at the Utica Zoo or the picturesque Utica Marsh Wetlands Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary. Finally, the city hosts numerous youth sports programs.

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