including bourbon, whiskey, gin and brandy. Just one of the crops at Critz Farms Brewing and Cider Co. is their hard cider. Try “Betty’s White” wine at the Owera Vineyards. Waterfalls: Madison County has one of the newest waterfalls that is now open to the public. Delphi Falls County Park, opened to the public in August 2018, contains two waterfalls, a house, a barn and surrounding woodland. Currently, the falls are accessible for viewing from the bottom via a newly created stone dust path. The county is home to several picturesque falls with Chittenango Falls being one of the favorites. The falls can be viewed from the top or from the bottom via a winding trail. Shopping: Antique lovers all know the name Bouckville where the largest antique show in New York state is held. Each year the event hosts over 2000 dealers and vendor in 14 show fields and stores along historic Route 20. Admission is free and food trucks are on site. Check out the unique shop such as Cazenovia Artisans, The Shoppes at Johnny Appleseed, and Evergreen Gallery and Gifts. Historic Houses: During the 1800s there were several attempts to create the perfect society — Utopia. The Oneida Community founded by John Humphrey Noyes was one of them. All that is left today is the Oneida Community Mansion House. The historic house has a museum that details their religion and societal practices that rejected monogamy and where all decisions about childbearing and rearing were decided by committee. The community manufactured Oneida flatware from 1848 to 1880. Not to miss is the historic Lorenzo House overlooking Cazenovia Lake. The 1807 Federal style home of John Lincklaen was continually occupied by the family until 1968 when it was conveyed to New York state. Don’t miss the formal garden and Dark Aisle Arboretum. Out-of-doors: Any season is a good time to visit Madison County. Go horseback riding and hiking, plus boating and kayaking on one of the more than 15 lakes and ponds. During the winter enjoy cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
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