Binghamton Attractions and Restaurants Craft Breweries/Restaurants: Water Street Brewing Co. Near the DoubleTree Binghamton 168 Water Street, Binghamton NY http://www.waterstreetbrewingco.com Excellent beer and food, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options on the menu. Galaxy Brewing Company Less than 10 minute walk from DoubleTree Award winning beer, excellent food. 41 Court Street, Binghamton, NY http://galaxybrewingco.com/ Little Venice Great italian food, homemade pasta. http://littlevenicerestaurant.com/ 111 Chenango Street, Binghamton, NY. Lost Dog Cafe Near the DoubleTree Binghamton Popular local restaurant, modern fare (including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options). Full Lunch/Dinner menu as well as tapas. 222 Water Street, Binghamton, NY http://www.lostdogcafe.net/index.php/binghamton Spiedie and Rib Pit Sample the "famous" Binghamton Spiedie Sandwich. What is a spiedie you ask? The beloved spiedie is Binghamton's greatest cultural contribution behind the Link Simulator, IBM and Endicott-Johnson Shoes (the greater Binghamton area is the birthplace of all three). The spiedie is marinated meat (chicken, pork, or lamb) grilled on an open charcoal pit, served on a stick with some bread. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiedie 3908 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, NY http://www.spiedieandribpit.com/ Other Attractions: Kopernik Observatory 698 Underwood Road Vestal, New York 13850 (607) 748-3685 www.kopernik.org Roberson Museum and Science Center 30 Front St. Binghamton, New York 13905 (607) 772-0660 www.roberson.org The ART Mission and Theater A small regional art gallery and indie film house. http://artmission.org/ 61 Prospect Ave, Binghamton, NY Recreation Park A large neighborhood park with a free carousel. For you Twilight Zone enthusiasts, This is the spot where Martin Sloane fell and injured his leg in the "Walking Distance" episode. Rod Serling was from Binghamton and this park inspired him to write the episode.