A Guide to Sylvan Beach
City/town information
Sylvan Beach has historically been known as the "Coney Island of Central New York".
Starting in the 1870's it was a popular vacation destination for thousands of vacationers, who came to enjoy the sandy beaches of Oneida Lake, hotels, and amusement park
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Sylvan Beach
Sylvan Beach has historically been known as the "Coney Island of Central New York".
Starting in the 1870's it was a popular vacation destination for thousands of vacationers, who came to enjoy the sandy beaches of Oneida Lake, hotels, and amusement park
Sightseeing
Take a step back in time with this small vintage amusement park that first opened in 1886 and is one of America's ten oldest amusement parks.
Open Thursday-Sundays during the summer season, you can purchase a wristband for unlimited rides including many classics like the Galaxi rollercoaster and the "Laffland" dark ride from 1954, that is still operational today.
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Sylvan Beach Amusement park
112 Bridge StTake a step back in time with this small vintage amusement park that first opened in 1886 and is one of America's ten oldest amusement parks.
Open Thursday-Sundays during the summer season, you can purchase a wristband for unlimited rides including many classics like the Galaxi rollercoaster and the "Laffland" dark ride from 1954, that is still operational today.
Independent of the Sylvan Beach Amusement Park is Carello's Carousel Arcade.
Operated since 1896, it features classic games like Skee-ball, claws machines, fortune teller machines and a vintage Carousel
Open weekends May, June, and September, and daily until 5pm in July and August
Carello's Carousel Arcade
118 Park AvenueIndependent of the Sylvan Beach Amusement Park is Carello's Carousel Arcade.
Operated since 1896, it features classic games like Skee-ball, claws machines, fortune teller machines and a vintage Carousel
Open weekends May, June, and September, and daily until 5pm in July and August
Located within The Cove at Sylvan Beach lakeside resort, the flagship store and cafe features lake activity rentals including pontoon, fishing, ski, jet, and deck boats, canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, bicycles, and fishing gear.
The cafe has a menu of burgers, gourmet sandwiches, ice cream sundaes and one of the largest candy walls in Upstate New York!
Sylvan Beach Supply Co
750 Pioneer AvenueLocated within The Cove at Sylvan Beach lakeside resort, the flagship store and cafe features lake activity rentals including pontoon, fishing, ski, jet, and deck boats, canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, bicycles, and fishing gear.
The cafe has a menu of burgers, gourmet sandwiches, ice cream sundaes and one of the largest candy walls in Upstate New York!
The Sylvan Beach Barge Canal is a hot spot for fishing. Pick your spot and pull up a folding chair, an ice cold beverage and your fishing pole to test your luck. Every type of fish is up for grabs- walleye, bass, panfish.
You can also admire the variety of boats that dock against the canal wall and chat with those cruising the Erie Canal
Canal Street
Canal StreetThe Sylvan Beach Barge Canal is a hot spot for fishing. Pick your spot and pull up a folding chair, an ice cold beverage and your fishing pole to test your luck. Every type of fish is up for grabs- walleye, bass, panfish.
You can also admire the variety of boats that dock against the canal wall and chat with those cruising the Erie Canal
Oneida Lake is famous for its fishing! Located 15 mins west of Sylvan Beach, you can reserve your spot with Captain Tony Buffa's Fishing Charters. In his 47th year as a charter boat captain, he will provide you with an experience you won't forget
Tony Buffa
9037 Lucas RdOneida Lake is famous for its fishing! Located 15 mins west of Sylvan Beach, you can reserve your spot with Captain Tony Buffa's Fishing Charters. In his 47th year as a charter boat captain, he will provide you with an experience you won't forget
15 mins from the beach is the award winning Turning Stone Resort Casino.
Games, Slots, Nightclubs, Restaurants, Entertainment venues and even PGA level golf courses.
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Turning Stone Resort Casino
5218 Patrick Rd15 mins from the beach is the award winning Turning Stone Resort Casino.
Games, Slots, Nightclubs, Restaurants, Entertainment venues and even PGA level golf courses.
Food scene
Open year round, this restaurant and casino features waterfront dining, outdoor patio with live music and over 100 slot machines.
The menu is reimagined each season with speciality dishes and perfectly crafted cocktails.
The Lake House is a 18+ restaurant
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The Lake House at Sylvan Beach
301 Park AveOpen year round, this restaurant and casino features waterfront dining, outdoor patio with live music and over 100 slot machines.
The menu is reimagined each season with speciality dishes and perfectly crafted cocktails.
The Lake House is a 18+ restaurant
Harpoon Eddies is synonymous with Sylvan Beach- in fact their tagline is- "If you're not on a boat there is no better place to be."
Featuring indoor and outdoor dining all summer and panoramic views of Oneida Lake, live music, delicious food, drinks from their outdoor cabana bar, amazing sunsets- its the place to be day or night!
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Harpoon Eddie's
611 Park AveHarpoon Eddies is synonymous with Sylvan Beach- in fact their tagline is- "If you're not on a boat there is no better place to be."
Featuring indoor and outdoor dining all summer and panoramic views of Oneida Lake, live music, delicious food, drinks from their outdoor cabana bar, amazing sunsets- its the place to be day or night!
A favorite year-round hang out for locals and visitors alike! A hometown pub with local and craft beers, great homemade food, and an outside patio with live music.
Check out the wings and chili!
Sunset Grill
1319 Main StreetA favorite year-round hang out for locals and visitors alike! A hometown pub with local and craft beers, great homemade food, and an outside patio with live music.
Check out the wings and chili!
Built in 1912 to serve as the Sylvan Beach Post Office and General Store, this family friendly spot is the place to be for breakfast and lunch. They have fun menu items like tie dye pancakes, hand crafted Bloody Mary's and many flavors of prosecco mimosas.
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Pancake House
516 Main StBuilt in 1912 to serve as the Sylvan Beach Post Office and General Store, this family friendly spot is the place to be for breakfast and lunch. They have fun menu items like tie dye pancakes, hand crafted Bloody Mary's and many flavors of prosecco mimosas.
What started as a seasonal cafe with a counter and 6 tables for locals and fisherman, has grown into a 80 seat restaurant with outdoor dining overlooking Oneida Lake and the Erie Barge Canal.
Don't miss Wednesday 89 Cent Shrimp Night and $3.99 House Wines. Also, check out their huge collection of vintage Sylvan Beach memorabilia as well!
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Canal View Cafe
9 Canal StreetWhat started as a seasonal cafe with a counter and 6 tables for locals and fisherman, has grown into a 80 seat restaurant with outdoor dining overlooking Oneida Lake and the Erie Barge Canal.
Don't miss Wednesday 89 Cent Shrimp Night and $3.99 House Wines. Also, check out their huge collection of vintage Sylvan Beach memorabilia as well!
Reopened in 2022 under new ownership, the Crazy clam serves some of the best steak, seafood, and pasta dishes in the beach.
Enjoy Black Angus Prime Rib, Black Angus Sirloin Steaks and homemade Italian dishes along with live music and entertainment
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Crazy Clam
2392 Spencer AveReopened in 2022 under new ownership, the Crazy clam serves some of the best steak, seafood, and pasta dishes in the beach.
Enjoy Black Angus Prime Rib, Black Angus Sirloin Steaks and homemade Italian dishes along with live music and entertainment
If you take Main Street away from the beach at the top of the hill you will find a gas station/convenience store like no other. Huge selections of prepared foods, ice cream, snacks, beer- and possibly the most amazing view of Oneida Lake that you can get while pumping gas!
Y HILL Express
2344 NY-49If you take Main Street away from the beach at the top of the hill you will find a gas station/convenience store like no other. Huge selections of prepared foods, ice cream, snacks, beer- and possibly the most amazing view of Oneida Lake that you can get while pumping gas!
What's a trip to the beach without ice cream? This is the place to stop right in the heart of the beach. Open all summer, it has over 50 flavors of hard and soft ice cream, milkshakes, italian ice, slushies, outdoor tables to enjoy your treats and even free sprinkles!!
Whats the Scoop Ice Cream Cafe
604 Main StreetWhat's a trip to the beach without ice cream? This is the place to stop right in the heart of the beach. Open all summer, it has over 50 flavors of hard and soft ice cream, milkshakes, italian ice, slushies, outdoor tables to enjoy your treats and even free sprinkles!!
Take a trip back in time at Eddie's. For over 86 years Eddie's has offered great food, warm hospitality, and happy memories to thousands of beachgoers. What started as a seasonal hot dog stand is now a bustling restaurant.
Check out its famous hot ham sandwich and many varieties of pie!
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Eddie's
901 Main StTake a trip back in time at Eddie's. For over 86 years Eddie's has offered great food, warm hospitality, and happy memories to thousands of beachgoers. What started as a seasonal hot dog stand is now a bustling restaurant.
Check out its famous hot ham sandwich and many varieties of pie!
Open April- October, Captain John's Restaurant and Tiki Bar will give you a taste of the Caribbean in Central NY.
Famous for their weeknight specials like Taco & Tequila Tuesday, Riggies and Wine Wednesday, Burgers and Brew Thursday and of course Fish Fry Friday!
Take a picture with the Captain Statue outside too!
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Captain John's Restaurant
1424 Main StreetOpen April- October, Captain John's Restaurant and Tiki Bar will give you a taste of the Caribbean in Central NY.
Famous for their weeknight specials like Taco & Tequila Tuesday, Riggies and Wine Wednesday, Burgers and Brew Thursday and of course Fish Fry Friday!
Take a picture with the Captain Statue outside too!
Open year round- Wednesday through Sunday, Pizza King is the spot for a quick slice, wings, calzones and more!
Takeout is available after a long beach day and new for 2022 is the Drunken King Beer Garden.
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Pizza King and Grill
404 Main StOpen year round- Wednesday through Sunday, Pizza King is the spot for a quick slice, wings, calzones and more!
Takeout is available after a long beach day and new for 2022 is the Drunken King Beer Garden.
Offering Southern Style BBQ, live music, and a full bar. This is the place if you are craving ribs, beer, and a taste of Nashville at the beach!
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Boneyard BBQ At Carbone's Beachside
7015 Main StreetOffering Southern Style BBQ, live music, and a full bar. This is the place if you are craving ribs, beer, and a taste of Nashville at the beach!
Neighborhoods
Main Street is the hub of Sylvan Beach! Home to the many beach shops, restaurants, and places to sit and people watch, main street also features a park with historic newly restored fountain, updated playground and gazebo that hosts many town events and live music.
As you stroll stop at places like the Sandy Pail gift shop for tshirts, A&A Antiques for unique vintage items, and The Daily Grind coffee shop for frappes and iced coffee!
Main Street
Main StreetMain Street is the hub of Sylvan Beach! Home to the many beach shops, restaurants, and places to sit and people watch, main street also features a park with historic newly restored fountain, updated playground and gazebo that hosts many town events and live music.
As you stroll stop at places like the Sandy Pail gift shop for tshirts, A&A Antiques for unique vintage items, and The Daily Grind coffee shop for frappes and iced coffee!