The enchanting village of Cazenovia was first settled in 1793 and grew wealthy through land sales to settlers traveling west on what is now Route 20. To this day, it remains an upscale getaway for residents of nearby Syracuse.

Driving through the small town of Ithaca is a lot like riding a roller coaster: the roads are narrow, winding and hilly. The city is a campus town made up of two well-reputed academic institutions: Cornell University and Ithaca College.

The village of Skaneateles exudes wealth and charm. Victorian mansions overlook the tranquil waters of Skaneateles Lake as lazy boats bob on the horizon, and upscale boutiques watch over the beach along Main Street on Route 20. Like a pastel painting, this Finger Lake town is strewn with charm and beauty at every turn.

With water lapping the shores of Alexandria Bay, soft winds whispering tales of times gone by, and little boats bobbing up and down in rhythm with the gentle tide at the Clayton dockside, the Thousand Islands region is a soothing repose from stress.

Large homes, small streets, winding river of historic repute, the romantic remains of the Erie Canal and the countless stories of success and wealth are all part of Utica's past and the role that it played in the industrial growth of the state.