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Nestled in the middle of New York State, Rome is located near the foothills of the Adirondacks, which provides endless opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking, camping, boating, skiing and fishing. Rome's convenient access to Interstate 90, the Rome Amtrack Train station, Griffis International Airport, and Hancock International airport makes for effortless travel to destinations like New York City, Boston, and Florida. Nearby colleges, universities and a vibrant Business & Technology Park provide employment for spouses. Hamilton College, Utica University, Mohawk Valley Community College, SUNY Poly, Syracuse University and LeMoyne College are all within driving distance of Rome. There are approximately 70 different companies at the technology park, with jobs in finance, engineering and cybersecurity among the many opportunities for family.

Rome and the surrounding Mohawk Valley offer an affordable cost of living, with housing costs averaging 86% lower than New York City, 33% lower than Hartford, CT, 29% lower than Albany, and 16% lower than Wilkes-Barre, PA. An award-winning public school system and low crime rates make the region an ideal place to raise a family.

Rome is home to the World Series of Bocce, and nearby in Utica, the Boilermaker is one of the largest 15K Road Races in the nation. Within a 10-minute drive of the hospital lies Lake Delta State Park and Woods Valley Ski Resort. Lake Delta offers lakeside living, a boat launch, a beach and a campground. Woods Valley offers local skiing, snowboarding, tubing and a year-round festival venue. In neighboring cities, you can enjoy a nationally accredited zoo, a large arts institute and museums, theaters, a sports/concert arena, numerous historical sites and entertainment options including the Turning Stone Resort and Casino, and the Adirondack Center, which plays home to Utica Comets hockey and Utica City FC indoor soccer.