History
History of the Three Bear Inn The Marathon, NY area was well known in colonial times as a summer camping ground of the Seneca, Cayuga and Onondaga Indians. Hatchets and arrowheads have been found in the Inn area. In 1794, a Dr. Hunt settled here and his name is all familiar on both geography and descendants. When Abraham Brink, ascended the Tioughnioga by canoe in 1799, he was only the second settler. Brink built and operated a log cabin tavern located about the present center of the street in front of the Inn. Brink's Tavern was an early landmark. The building, know as the Brink Homestead, was erected about 1820-1840. There have been four major and many minor expansions since then. The Three Bear has been serving the traveling public for over 100 years. We are among the few remaining privately owned business along I-81. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served daily. The Motel is family friendly and priced right for those folks traveling on a budget!
Specialties
The Three Bear Inn is an Historic Property dating back to the early 1800's. The Inn features Casual Dining, serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily. The Tap Room is open daily serving a variety of wines, beers and cocktails. The Motel is family friendly at Budget Rates! Our Staff are local folks and among the friendliest people you will meet! Our goal is to make you happy and keep you returning time and again.