TheCentral New York Region[1] (formerly theCentral-Leatherstocking Region, also known asLeatherstocking Country) is aterm used by theNew York State Department of Economic Development to broadly describe the central region of New York for tourism purposes.[2] The region roughly corresponds to theMohawk and upperSusquehanna valleys. It is one of two partially overlapping regions that collectively identify asCentral New York, the other being roughly equating to theSyracuse metropolitan area.
The region includes the followingcounties and cities:
The region has a population of 764,240, according to the 2000 Census.
TheCentral region of New York[3] (formerly theCentral-Leatherstocking Region) is a tourism region in New York State defined by theNew York State Division of Tourism (I Love NY). It includes elements of the surrounding regions, forming a microcosm of the state as a whole, with hills and rivers, cities and farms, and places of hard work and recreation.
The eight-county area is known for its fresh produce and homemade goods from numerous family-run farms and farm stands, an abundance of B&Bs, country houses and inns offering overnight accommodations and culinary experiences, live musical and theatrical performances at various venues, year-round festivals, museums and exhibits exploring cultural heritage and ancestry, and trailblazing opportunities throughout its many forests and lakeside areas.
TheNational Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and theInternational Boxing Hall of Fame are both located within this region.
