Hotels in Binghamton, New York

A little about Binghamton...

Binghamton is a city located in the Southern Tier of New York in the United States. It is the county seat of Broome County. The population of the City of Binghamton, according to the 2000 census, is 47,380, a drop from the 1990 census total of 53,008.

The City of Binghamton is nestled in the Southern Tier of New York, at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers. The city is at the crossroads of Interstates 81 and 88, as well as the future Interstate 86 (also known as New York State Highway 17, The Southern Tier Expressway).

The Binghamton Metropolitan Area includes approximately 252,000 residents in all of Broome and Tioga (NY) counties. Binghamton is part of the "Triple Cities," which also include Endicott and Johnson City, which are actually villages. The region is now collectively referred to as Greater Binghamton. The 148-member Binghamton Police Department enforces laws and provides police protection to city residents. The Binghamton Fire Department is comprised of 134 paid uniform firefighters, EMTs and paramedics.

Greater Binghamton is also home to Binghamton University. The University's presence is a driving force in the community, acting as an academic, athletic and arts center. The school also employs 1 in 10 local residents, and contributes an economic impact of over $700 million in Greater Binghamton alone.

Points of interest:
Cutler Botanic Garden
Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park
The six carousels in Broome County, two of which are located in Binghamton
Binghamton University
Rod Serling Museum
Roberson Museum and Science Center
Clinton Street Antique Row
NYSEG Stadium
Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena
First Ward Park home of one of the last remaining and operational pre WW2 era public pools

Binghamton University, part of the SUNY system, is located in nearby Vestal. It offers not only highly ranked education, but a great deal of arts, and Division I athletics. Broome Community College, also a part of the SUNY system, is located in nearby Dickinson and Davis College (formerly Practical Bible College) also call Greater Binghamton home.

Binghamton is home of the renowned Tri-Cities Opera.

The nearby suburb of Vestal has many strip malls along a five-mile stretch of the Vestal Parkway (NY 434). Johnson City has the region’s largest indoor mall, the Oakdale Mall. Other area shopping centers include Boscov's department store (corner of Court St. and Water St.), Court St., Washington St.and State St. all in downtown Binghamton.