The Utica Grocery has been in continuous operation since the 1960s until closing down during the pandemic. The Grocery located on the 50 yard line of Mill / Main Street is flanked by restaurants like; Canal Port, Lodi Tap, Skoogs Pub, August Hill Winery, Joy & Eds, The Bickerman Building Coffee & Ice Cream as well as tourist focused retail. Utica is the home of starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks which entertain nearly 3 million visitors a year.