Auburn: History's Hometown
Visit Finger Lakes says the city of Auburn is 2.5 miles north of Owasco Lake and calls it "History's Hometown." It is home to the former residences of Harriet Tubman and William Seward, and of Ted Case, inventor of sound on film.
Seward House Museum
- Address: 33 South St., Auburn, NY 13021 · (315) 252-1283 · info@sewardhouse.org
- Who: William Henry Seward was a New York State Senator, Governor of New York, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State under Lincoln and Johnson. The museum says the house holds one of the largest original collections in the United States.
- Hours (per sewardhouse.org): Tuesday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm; Sunday 1–5 pm, June through September only. Guided tours run on the hour.
- Seasonal: Haunted History Tours of Auburn in October, and Candlelight Christmas Tours in December 2026.
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
- Address: 47 Parker Street, Auburn, NY 13021 · (315) 835-5945
- No entrance fee and no timed entry, per the NPS.
- Ranger programs and special events are offered. The park includes the Thompson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, Tubman's religious community for 22 years.
Harriet Tubman Home
- Visitor center: 180 South Street, Auburn, NY 13021
- An independent non-profit established by the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. The Harriet Tubman National Historical Park was established on January 10, 2017.
- Tours by appointment: Tuesday–Saturday at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Book at least 24 hours ahead at 315-252-2081.
- Admission: $7 adults (18–64); $5 seniors and college students; $3 youth (6–17).
- Note: the home's website says the brick residence and the Home for the Aged are temporarily closed for restoration. Call before visiting.
The REV Theatre Company
- Musicals, a concert series and education programs: https://therevtheatre.com/
- Springside Inn links to The REV as a nearby attraction.
Drive times from Springside Inn
These are OSRM routing estimates.
| To | Time | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harriet Tubman Home (180 South St) | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
| Seward House Museum (33 South St) | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
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