Tour 3: Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park

On Friday, June 6th, we have set up tours for our attendees.   Each tour is paid for when you arrive at the tour site, and starts at 2:30pm. 
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Charge per person payable at tour site:  $6.50

Tour 3 is to the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park.

"Celebrating 139 years, the zoo officially opened in 1875 and is the fifth oldest zoological institution in the country. Winding wooded paths and naturalistic exhibits house over 100 different species with a strong emphasis on conservation education. Tours include discussion of interesting natural history facts such as habitat, diet, and survival strategies, as well as specific personal information on the animals here at the Binghamton Zoo."

The recent birth of  3 otter pups has prompted the zoo to hold a naming contest. Submit a suggestion,  and maybe you will sign up for Tour 3 when you register for NYAC 2014!!

Photo from the Binghamton Zoo website

Directions from SUNY Binghamton to tour site:

Turn right from Binghamton University and follow Vestal Pkwy E/RT- 434 E.
Take the Pennsylvania Avenue Ramp (on the right).
Turn slight right on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Take the 2^nd left onto Morris Street.
Take the 2^nd right onto Park Avenue.

 The Binghamton Zoo is located at 185 Park Avenue on the left

Tour 2: The Phelps Mansion Museum

On Friday, June 6th, we have set up tours for our attendees.   Each tour is paid for when you arrive at the tour site, and starts at 2:30pm. 
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Charge per person payable at tour site:  $5.00

Tour 2 is to the Phelps Mansion Museum. 

"The museum houses many paintings from many 19th century artists such as Edmund D. Lewis, M. Van Wyck and Harry Roseland. The museum itself is a work of art. Designed by Isaac G. Perry, the museum is open to the public for all to see one of the best examples of Victorian architecture."

Photo from the Phelps Mansion Museum website

Check out their website, and maybe you will sign up for Tour 2 when you register for NYAC 2014!!

Directions from SUNY Binghamton to tour site:

Head East from Binghamton University on Route 434.
Taking State Street, take a right on Court Street.
 The Phelps Mansion is located at 191 Court Street.

Tour 1: The Bundy Museum of History and Art

On Friday, June 6th, we have set up tours for our attendees.   Each tour is paid for when you arrive at the tour site, and starts at 2:30pm. 
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Charge per person payable at tour site:  $5.00

Tour 1 is to the Bundy Museum of History and Art .

"In 1889, two brothers, Willard Bundy a jeweler and inventor, and Harlow E. Bundy, a young entrepreneur, opened a time recording clock company in downtown Binghamton. By the turn of the 20^th century, thousands of workers were clocking in and out of work on Bundy Time Recorders. The company flourished, moved to Endicott, and eventually became IBM. The Bundy Museum seeks to not only honor the accomplishments of Binghamton‘s entrepreneurs like the Bundys, but also pays respects to the culture that influenced them. The collection ranges from early manufacturing and broadcasting artifacts to international art designed to enrich local culture. Local entrepreneurs, artists and personalities are showcased."

The Bundy Museum has a variety of exhibits to check out.  Everything from time recording clocks, to art galleries, and it even has a complete barbershop that was originally located two blocks away from the IBM factory. 

Photo from the Bundy Museum's website. 

So take a virtual tour of the museum, and maybe you will sign up for Tour 1 when you register for NYAC 2014!!

Directions from SUNY Binghamton to tour site:

Head East from Binghamton University on Route 434.
Turn left onto Court Street/U.S.- 11.
 Continue to follow U.S.- 11.
Stay straight to go onto Main St/RT - 17C.
The Bundy Museum of History and Art at 127 Main Street is on the left.