Westernville is a part of the Utica-Rome metro area of New York known for its quaint setting and several notable residents throughout history. Major attractions include the Woods Valley Ski Area and Delta Lake State Park. Other Westernville businesses include Harold Vandresar Heating And Plumbing, as well as Westernville Stage Sporting Goods. Each year in the summer season there is a three-day-long Heritage Festival to celebrate the history and legacy of Westernville. The biggest schools here are the nearby Remsen Central School District, as well as a local Ski School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Westernville is the historic Swan Home Bed & Breakfast. Famous persons from Westernville include General William Floyd, an American Revolutionary, and Gustavus Swan, who was instrumental in building the world's first telegraph system alongside Samuel Morse.