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Welcome to Syracuse, New York, a sanctuary city that once served as the "great central depot" of the Underground Railroad. Syracuse sits on the ancestral and contemporary lands of the Onondaga Nation. It's a gritty-yet-pretty little Rust Belt city along the Erie Canal and home to a diverse, resilient, active, and vibrant community. Syracuse -and Central New York as a whole- is a beautiful place that is rich in history and fun things to do, and we encourage you to explore as much as you're able to. Pro-tips: -If you decide to visit the area's natural wonders, do your best to avoid tall grasses and thoroughly check yourself and each other for ticks afterward! -Syracuse is like a little big city; use common sense to keep yourself and your belongings safe (don't leave valuables in your car, be aware of your surroundings, stick to populated areas after dark... stuff like that). P.S. Yah we know we got carried away with the suggestions but we're such big fans of this place!!!

Downtown

Syracuse, NY

-ANTIQUE UNDERGROUND (antique store.) -ERIE CANAL MUSEUM -FAR SHOT (axe throwing & archery.) -FLYNNSTONED (please review NYS laws and *please don't consume on Everson property or bring into the museum.*) -MOST (Museum of Science and Technology, great for kids! You can also visit a piece of the Berlin Wall behind the building, so that's cool.) -ONONDAGA CREEKWALK -ONONDAGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MUSEUM -ONONDAGA PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM, CENTRAL BRANCH LIBRARY -PARTHENON BOOKS -SALT CITY MARKET (gathering space with food vendors from all over the world, as well as local food co-operative market and small gift shop.) -SOUND GARDEN (music/record store.) -WILDFLOWERS ARMORY (marketplace featuring goods by local artists and creators.)

University Hill

Syracuse, NY

-MARSHALL STREET (stores and restaurants just off SU's campus.) -OAKWOOD CEMETERY (a gorgeous and huge cemetery that makes for a lovely walk.) -SUNY COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND FORESTRY -SUNY UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY -SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (featuring some very impressive mixed architecture!) -SYRACUSE STAGE (professional theatre; psychological drama The National Pastime by Rogelio Martinez is on stage June 11 - 29!) -THORNDEN PARK (catch the Syracuse Shakespeare in the Park production of Othello June 20 - 22 in the park's amphitheater, and check out the rose garden, which should be in full bloom!) -WESTCOTT NEIGHBORHOOD (Boom Babies clothing store, Petit Branch Library, Recess Coffee, Westcott Florist, Westcott Theater [the band One Time Weekend is performing June 20, and if you decide to flake on our wedding, see Toni Romiti on June 21!])

Other Places in the City to Visit

Syracuse, NY

-CNY REGIONAL MARKET (awesome indoor-outdoor farmer's market, 7am - 2pm on Saturdays.) -DESTINY USA (the ninth(?) largest mall in the country! Visit for shopping and for activities like bumper cars, high-ropes course, etc.) -ERIE BOULEVARD (strip mall-esque section of Syracuse; you can find your Olive Garden, your Trader Joe's, your Old Navy, etc.) -HARVEY'S GARDEN (beer hall and food-truck park.) -JAMES STREET (Books & Melodies bookstore, Books End bookstore, lots of other businesses.) -ONONDAGA PARK (one of the best views of the city is on the hill above the basketball courts.) -TIPPERARY HILL (historic Irish section of Syracuse, home to many Irish pubs, the world's only upside-down stoplight [read more: https://uncoveringnewyork.com/upside-down-traffic-light-syracuse/], and the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Also home to Ukrainian churches and organizations.)

Within a 30-Minute Drive

-BEAK & SKIFF APPLE ORCHARDS / 1911 TASTING ROOM (Lafayette; home of 1911 Cider, voted #1 apple orchard in the country, great views.) -BEAVER LAKE NATURE CENTER (Baldwinsville; trails, a lake, wildlife, birdwatching, a gift shop!) -CLARK RESERVATION STATE PARK (Jamesville; trails, glacial-formed geology, a meromictic lake.) -CHITTENANGO FALLS STATE PARK (Cazenovia; trails, waterfalls, home of the adorable Chittenango ovate amber snail.) -GREEN LAKES STATE PARK (Fayetteville; trails, lifeguarded beach, rare meromictic lakes that are sooo turquoise!) -HERITAGE HILL BREWHOUSE (Pompey; family-friendly brewhouse and restaurant with a great view and farm animals.) -ONONDAGA LAKE PARK (Liverpool; paved walking and biking trail around Onondaga Lake, playground, pickleball courts.) -ONONDAGA NATION (Onondaga; onondaganation.org.) -STONE QUARRY HILL ART PARK (Cazenovia; outdoor sculpture park.)

Within a 60-Minute Drive

-ALEXANDRIA BAY (okay more like 90 minutes away, Thousand Islands Border Crossing of Canada and the United States, boat tours, Boldt Castle.) -AUBURN (Harriet Tubman House and Gravesite, Owasco Lake [one of the Finger Lakes].) -ITHACA (Cornell University, Cayuga Lake [one of the Finger Lakes], trails along gorges and waterfalls, wineries, cool vibes.) -OSWEGO (Lake Ontario, Fort Ontario, Revolutionary War graveyard.) -ROME (Fort Stanwix National Monument.) -SKANEATELES (pronounced "skinny-atlas;" a quaint and charming little town on Skaneateles Lake [one of the Finger Lakes].) -SYLVAN BEACH / VERONA (lifeguarded beaches on Oneida Lake, Sylvan Beach Amusement Park, Turning Stone Resort and Casino.) -WOLCOTT (Chimney Bluffs State Park on Lake Ontario.)

For all the days along the way
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