Oxford: A Weekend Getaway in New York’s Countryside
Found in the county of Chenango, Oxford, New York is a town covering more than 150 square kilometers of land. It is located within the interior of the county, southwest from Norwich city. Oxford was named after the native town of one of the first English landowners in the area. Within the town of Oxford is a small village named Oxford as well, which, in turn, was named after a namesake town in Massachusetts. Guests can find limited hotels within the city, although there are quite a few smalls in surrounding it.
Best Time to Visit
If you want to see Oxford, New York, in its lively state, best to book your Oxford, NY hotels in October, especially during the first week when the town hosts the annual Oxtoberfest day. This event celebrates the onset of fall and features various activities, such as face painting, community scarecrow contest, and live entertainment, to name a few. The fall is named as the second busiest season for tourism in Oxford, so prepare to blend in with the crowd. However, come December, the tourist population substantially decreases to a minimum.
What to Do & Area Attractions
For history buffs visiting Oxford, you can go to Chenango County Historical Society Museum and Northeast Classic Car Museum, where exciting historical pieces await you. These two attractions are within a short walking distance from each other and are just a 15-minute walk from Super 8 by Wyndham Norwich and Chenango Inn and Suites. After the educational tour, you can relax at Canasawacta Country Club.