There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to finding the right venue for your events in Upstate New York. To ensure a top notch event, we recommend asking yourself three questions before you read our list of ten recommended venues.
- What capacity and other accommodations do I need for my Upstate New York event?
Determining your event size is one of the first steps to successfully choosing the perfect venue for a top notch event. You don’t want a space that is too small and might make your guests uncomfortable if they can’t move around easily or maintain personal space. You might also pause if a venue is too large and consider if the excess space would make it feel empty or underattended.
- What ambiance do I want the venue to offer to support my event?
Is your event fit for a calm, more secluded outdoor space? Or is it more grand and your guests should be welcomed by the warmth and elegance a ballroom might offer? You want to be sure the ambience of the venue pairs perfectly with the vision you have for your event.
- What entertainment and other amenities does the venue provide for events?
Do you need your venue to provide food, music or other entertainment and amenities? If it can’t provide what you need, are they flexible with your choice of outside vendors or are you confined to an approved list of vendors? Are you willing to work from a vendor list or do you have your own preferred vendors and partners to support you?
Once you’ve answered these questions, you’ll be ready to begin your search for the perfect venue to host your next event, whether it’s your dream wedding, a corporate fundraiser, private get-together or something else.
Use our list of Ten Venues for Top Notch Upstate New York Events to find the perfect venue for your next top notch Upstate New York event! If you’re planning a wedding, be sure to check out our list of the Ten Best Upstate New York Wedding Venues.
Whether your next event is a corporate gathering, charity fundraiser, corporate meeting, murder mystery dinner or other theatrical production, wedding, shower, family celebration or another special event, you have many choices in venue to guarantee you’ll find the perfect fit for your top notch event!
1. The Manor House Wedding & Event Venue – Pierrepont Manor, NY
We’re proud to elevate The Manor House as a premiere wedding and event venue nestled in Northern New York and close to Central New York. Our unique venue offers spaces outdoors and indoors to accommodate nearly any type of event from corporate gatherings to birthday parties, showers or bar and bat mitzvahs.
The beautifully kept private gardens, open air cocktail patio and grand ballroom offer the choices of elegance, privacy or a more down-to-earth outdoor space.
At The Manor House Wedding & Event Venue we’ve hosted Sunday Brunch perfect for a family or girls’ morning out, Murder at The Manor murder mystery nights, family-friendly paint and sips and more!
Open year round, we’re ready to be the choice venue for your next Upstate New York event. Are you interested in a tour or ready to lock in our venue for your next event? Click here to schedule a venue tour today!
Looking for something to do, like attend a top notch Upstate New York event? Visit our events page to see all of our upcoming events and purchase tickets to reserve your space today!
We’re excited to welcome Heathers Paint & Sip for upcoming family-friendly paint and sip afternoons (November 12 & 26) and another murder mystery dinner, A Merry Murder Mystery (December 2).
2. Tug Hill Estate – Lowville, NY
Home to Tug Hill Vineyards and Orchards, the estate offers a sophisticated ambience with panoramic views that overlook the Black River Valley. It is the perfect space for a corporate meeting, party, shower or other get-together.
3. The Stables at Windy Point – Potsdam, NY
The Stables at Windy Point is a barn-style venue, accommodating seasonal events May through October. Nestled in the heart of St. Lawrence County in New York, the venue has its own liquor license and can accommodate up to 300 people, which makes it perfect for a charity fundraiser or large private event. Learn more about the top notch events it can accommodate on its website.
4. Lincoln Loft Event Studio – Watertown, NY
Located on Watertown’s Public Square the Lincoln Loft Event Studio, owned by the same team as Pretty Little Vintage, specializes in ambience picked from a Pinterest board. It’s centrally located to hotels and restaurants, making it a great space for corporate events of all sizes, social gatherings, weddings and other events.
5. Greek Peak Mountain Resort – Cortland, NY
Make your event and accommodations stand out when you choose Greek Peak Mountain Resort for your next Upstate New York event. Have your pick of the resort’s banquet halls and meeting rooms to accommodate large and small events and make it a weekend so your guests can take advantage of the indoor waterpark, world class spa or great skiing!
6. The Sackets Harbor Ballroom – Sackets Harbor, NY
Formerly a comedy club, the Sackets Harbor Ballroom is ready to accommodate your large or small event and offers an industrial ambience with its exposed brick walls and hardwood floors. In the heart of Sackets Harbor, it’s a short walk to views of Lake Ontario, the 1812 Brewing Company and the Harbor House Inn.
7. Bonnie Castle Resort and Marina – Alexandria Bay, NY
Does your event need waterfront views to make it complete? Bonnie Castle Resort and Marina is perfectly placed on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, offering year round sights. It’s ready to host any event of up to 500 people and is home to more than 100 guest rooms for overnight stays.
8. The Cathedral Room – Auburn, NY
Give your guests something to talk about when you use this repurposed 3,000 square foot gothic church for your next event! Suited for more quaint gatherings like birthday parties, showers or other celebrations, the space is connected to a larger venue that’s ready to accommodate nearly any event size.
9. 3 Willows Event Center – Lyons Falls, NY
3 Willows Event Cente is centrally located between the Tug Hill Plateau and Adirondack Park and is ready to accommodate larger events in its Main Hall with custom catering packages and more.The event center also provides smaller rooms and a garden space for more intimate gatherings.
10. Faichney Business Drive Complex – Watertown, NY
Centrally located in Watertown with easy access to I-81, the Business Drive complex can accommodate large events, which makes it a great option for charity fundraising, corporate job fairs, small concerts and exhibitions. The business complex provides a blank canvas so you can truly make the event your own.
Make sure your next event stands out as top notch. At The Manor House Wedding and Event Venue, we’re ready to partner with you from start to finish and help bring the vision you have for your event to life. Give us a call or visit our website today to schedule a venue tour of our unique location and see just how it’s the perfect fit for your next Upstate New York event!
