The Oswego River is the second-largest river to drain into Lake Ontario and offers Oswego residents and visitors a great summer recreational facility. The river is widely known to offer exceptional sport fishing opportunities for everything from brown trout to salmon and bass. If fishing is not your thing you can take to the water on a canoe or kayak – several outfitters offer rentals and guided expeditions during the summer months. Barging along the canalized sections of the river is also very popular and you can make your way from Oswego to Three Rivers Junctions by means of a series of locks.

Visit the star-shaped Fort Ontario State Historic Site Lear about WWII history at the Safe Haven Museum Feel the rush at the Oswego Speedway Visit the Richardson-Bates House Museum Take a tour of The State University of New York Oswego Enjoy the views of the Oswego River Tour the H. Lee White Maritime Museum On a rainy day, visit the Oswego Public Library Enjoy farm-to-table food at La Parrilla Grill and Wine Bar Take the kids to GJP Italian Eatery Take the kids to Children’s Museum of Oswego (CMOO) Connect with nature at the Rice Creek Field Station

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