Established in early 1800 and incorporated in 1844, the town of Chittenango has come a long way from that small village where just a saw mill, a cotton ginnery, and the Erie Canal, formed the economic back bone of the town. Now a modern and robust commercial and residential area, residents live, work, and play in absolute comfort thanks to a wide variety of social and recreational amenities.
Located in Madison County NY, about 13 miles from Syracuse, Chittenango is a town richly endowed with immense scenic beauty, and friendly people not to mention a fascinating history and culture. Home to just over 5000 residents Chittenango is arguably the safest place to live, work and raise a family this side of New York. The town whose name means, 'where the sun shines out' boasts fantastic warm weather, parks, lakes, museums and other attractions guaranteed to make your time here cheerful and fun.
Chittenango is famously known as the land of OZ. It hosts an annual event known as the OZ-Travaganza. The three-day festival held every first weekend of June, annually draws thousands of visitors to the town. The event celebrates the life and works of the author L Frank Baum, who wrote the wildly successful book, The Wonderful Wizard of OZ. Shopping in downtown Chittenango is like taking a walk down all the places in the land of OZ because many shops, restaurants and other establishments have adopted the names of places in the book. Chittenango town is home to the OZ museum and the Landing Canal Boat Museum, among other tourist attractions. The Chittenango falls State Park located here, adds to the long list of places to see and things to do in this town. The park boasts a huge waterfall, rising and falling over hundreds of feet which viewers can access from the various footbridges. Some of the most breathtaking views can be found here in Chittenango.
When it comes to the education of your children, this town boasts an impressive public school system made up of one high school, one middle school, and three elementary schools. There are at least seven universities and colleges located outside the town limits and within easy reach of residents.
Home to not one, but two airports, Chittenango is easily accessible and perfect for people on the go. Three major hospitals and banks make Chittenango their home, giving you big city amenities in this otherwise small town.
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