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The Village of 阿尔佛雷德 是一座古色古香,历史悠久的大学城的完美典范吗. Nestled between the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains 和 the Finger Lakes, 阿尔弗雷德是k8彩乐园app官网下载和阿尔弗雷德州立学院的所在地. When classes are in session, the local population of about 1,000 更多的 than quadruples. Downtown coffee shops 和 restaurants are filled with 教师 和 students — artists, 诗人, 演员, linguists, counselors, engineers, 运动员, business majors — who are energized by the community's vibrant intellectual 和 cultural life.

Local legend claims that the village is named after medieval Engl和's King 阿尔佛雷德 (noted for his commitment to educating his people). 保留了许多世纪之交的魅力, the downtown historic district is listed in the National 注册 of Historic Places. 阿尔佛雷德's early terra cotta clay companies produced the roofing tile still found on many homes 和 barns, 和 inspired k8彩乐园app官网下载的几代陶瓷艺术家和工程师.


Western New York boasts an abundance of cultural 和 recreational opportunities including:

Phillips Creek State Forest — offers a marked 和 mapped trail system for hiking, nordic skiing 和 horseback riding. 公园的入口在244号公路上,距离阿尔弗雷德市中心10分钟路程.

Pine Hill Trails — 2.在非盟校园后面有5英里茂密的山间小径.

阿尔佛雷德

Allegany County

Stony Brook State Park

Letchworth State Park

Pollywogg Holler

Swain Resort

Holiday Valley Ski Area

Tall Pines ATV Park

康宁 Museum of Glass

Finger Lakes Region

水牛

康宁

Ellicottville

Niagara 秋天s

罗彻斯特

From monthly 艺术走 to celebrations 和 traditions 阿尔弗雷德学习生活社区的独特之处, 我们的区域为全家人提供了各种各样的季节性活动. 你是否喜欢户外活动, cultural events, or good food 和 wine, 纽约西部为每个人提供了一些东西.

春天

Hot Dog Day

k8彩乐园app官网下载和阿尔弗雷德州立学院赞助, this annual event brings students 和 members of the community together for a day filled with games, 工艺品, inflatable rides, mud Olympics, live music, 和 (of course) hot dogs, vegetarian "not dogs" 和 更多的. Proceeds benefit local charities.

Art Thesis Exhibitions

体验一些真正壮观的东西. 阿尔佛雷德 University art students display their work each spring in early May. Open to the public.

Maple Weekend

纽约各地的枫树生产商举办开放日活动,展示枫树生产. The event is free to the public.

Wellsville Trout Derby

Great fishing (trout, 低音, 该地区全年都有鲈鱼供应, but this April event awards cash prizes to those who catch tagged trout in the Genesee River.

夏天

阿尔佛雷德 Farmers Market

整个季节都有活动和节日, this growers-only market strives to make the market a fun local-producers shopping 和 entertainment destination for the entire family.

阿尔佛雷德 夏天 艺术

艾尔弗雷德夏季艺术提供为期四周的跨学科研讨会, a new summer festival, as well as courses for credit.

Allegany County Fair

这是纽约州历史最悠久的县集市, 这是一年一度的夏季活动,在安吉莉卡县的集市上举行, NY, 具有所有的传统服饰, from carnival rides 和 popcorn st和s to dairy cattle judging 和 arts 和 工艺品 competition.

Chautauqua Institution

一年一度的聚会已经持续了超过125年, the world-renowned 9-week Chautauqua Institution's summer programming offers symphony, 歌剧, 剧院, 讲座加上工作坊,主题从哲学到陶器, as well as popular entertainment.

Finger Lakes Wine Festival

超过75家酒厂展示了他们的产品. Cooking demos, h和s-on culinary classes, wine 研讨会s, live music, 美食可以在一个方便的位置享受.

Great Wellsville Balloon Rally

Help inflate 和 launch hot air balloons at one of the few rallies in the country that allows spectators on the field. The balloon rally, held every summer, is accompanied by a weekend of street fairs 和 craft shows. 每年七月的第三个周末举行.

秋天

阿勒格尼工匠开放工作室之旅

每年十月,当地艺术家都会向公众开放他们的工作室. See artists working on glass, 工艺品, jewelry, metal, wood, ceramics, 和 c和les. 大多数工作室都在阿尔弗雷德半小时车程之内, 和 maps are available at various locations to help visitors find the studios.

Pumpkinville

The ultimate pumpkin patch. Little kids enjoy hay rides, u-pick pumpkin patch, 玉米迷宫, petting zoo, 南瓜派(还有面包和冰淇淋).

Ridgewalk & 运行

Follow trails through the fields, 山坡上, 和纽约西部的森林在树叶的高峰季节. Trail lengths range from a 400m "fun run" for kids to a 14 mile walk or run.

Andover Haunted House

For decades, this volunteer-based non-profit charitable organization has frightened its patrons in its centuries old Victorian asylum-turned-haunted attraction, 同时回馈当地社区.

冬天

Holiday Valley Ski Resort

当冬天终于降临纽约, 假日谷变成了一个滑雪胜地, snowboarding, 和 tubing. Beginners 和 experts all love this NY ski area near 水牛, Clevel和, Pittsburgh 和 Toronto. 其他活动包括云霄飞车, kids' activities, multiweek ski clubs, cross country 和 snowshoeing.

整个夏天,k8彩乐园app官网下载的校园都充满了活力. 我们提供夏季学期学分课程, 住宿和日间学术和体育营, 研讨会, the annual Most 艺术 Festival, 婚礼, conferences, 和 much 更多的.


Value 大学 Top 50 badge

Value 大学 rated 阿尔佛雷德 University #16 in the "Top 50 Best Pre-College 夏天 项目" for 2018, based on the quality, affordability, 和 potential our summer camps provide to young people.


请看下面的暑期活动安排!

Credit 和 Non-Credit Courses:

夏天 Institutes & 营地 (elementary/pre-college)

阿尔佛雷德 夏天 艺术 研讨会 & 更多的!

每年夏天,k8彩乐园app官网下载都会举办各种各样的会议, 研讨会, 撤退, 研讨会, 婚礼, 聚会和其他特殊活动. 夏天 activities also include academic institutes 和 sports camps for high school students 和 a full schedule of summer school courses.

During the academic year, 在非常有限的基础上,校园空间可供特别会议使用, training sessions, 和 other similar gatherings.

Conference Services

阿尔佛雷德 University can be the perfect setting for your organization's summer conference, 研讨会, retreat or workshop. 我们的 beautiful 校园 is located in a peaceful setting nestled between the Allegheny Mountains 和 the Finger Lakes in Western New York, 提供现代化的会议设施和住宿, state-of-the-art equipment, recreational facilities, a creative, award-winning catering service, 和 an attentive, efficient staff. 夏天 weather is temperate 和 very pleasant with warm days, cool nights, 和 low humidity.

Facilities 和 Accommodations

Meeting spaces, classrooms, lecture halls, auditoriums 和 conference rooms to accommodate small 和 large groups from 10 to 500 are available. 大多数提供最先进的设备.

The lovely 撒克逊旅馆, located on 校园, is open year-round 和 is recognized as the most luxurious small hotel in the area. 住房 in residence halls, 校园 suites 和 apartments is also available from mid-May to early August.

Catering Services

用餐区位于校园的两栋楼里, Powell Campus Center正面大厅. 有些小而私密,适合25-50人的团体, while others will accommodate larger groups 和 our banquet hall can seat up to 320. 我们的 catering department provides delicious meals prepared in our main kitchens along with specialty items made fresh daily. The flexibility of our catering staff 和 their emphasis on personal attention allow conference planners to create their own menus or to choose from a variety of sample menus.

Recreational Facilities

空闲时间可以用来探索 beautiful 阿尔佛雷德 area. 我们村有一条宜人的街道供慢跑之用, 两旁是可爱的维多利亚式房屋和修复过的建筑. 麦克莱恩体育中心 offers a modern, fully-equipped 健身 Center 和 a competition-sized swimming pool. Tennis courts 和 playing fields adjoin the complex along with several miles of nature trails for the novice or expert hiker. 高尔夫球场位于方便的驾驶距离内初学者或专业人士.

Those who prefer quieter activities can browse the world-famous 阿尔佛雷德 Ceramic Art Museum at 阿尔佛雷德 University, 在两个优秀的图书馆享受特别收藏, 在市中心古色古香的商店购物, 漫步在我们230英亩的校园森林小径, 或者参观当地艺术家的工作室和商店.

Many cultural 和 social events are also available to groups visiting this area. During the summer months musical 和 dramatic productions are presented by members of the community, 每周的音乐会为校园增添了迷人的气氛, 当地的城镇和村庄也会赞助周末的集市, 热气球节等 enjoyable activities.

Transportation

The large airports servicing the 阿尔佛雷德 area include 罗彻斯特, Elmira 和 水牛. For a reasonable fee, arrangements can be made with us for scheduled transportation of conference participants to 和 from the 罗彻斯特 airport. The 校园 is also easily accessible by car from east 和 west via Interstate 86 和 from north 和 south via State Routes 390, 15, 19, 21和36.