Food Scene
Barado's Cafe
9570 Brewerton RdFresh, well prepared food and good wine selections reasonably priced
Family style American-Italian restaurant, pizzeria and sports bar. Friendly, family owned and close.
Two Guys From Italy
2645 NY-49Family style American-Italian restaurant, pizzeria and sports bar. Friendly, family owned and close.
DG's Family Restaurant
Borio's Restaurant
8891 McDonnell's PkwyCopperTop Tavern North Syracuse
7777 Brewerton RdThe Clam Bar
3914 Brewerton RdAwesome fresh seafood well prepared in an unpretentious environment.
Fresh food well prepared, menu leans toward Italian but has something for everyone. Nice but comfortable environment and friendly staff.
Grotto
101 S Main StFresh food well prepared, menu leans toward Italian but has something for everyone. Nice but comfortable environment and friendly staff.
Lin Li Chinese Restaurant
5501 Bartell RdClosest place for Chinese food.
Limp Lizard BBQ & Catering
201 1st StBBQ fast and close near Onondaga lake park
Southern BBQ in the city. Live music. Expect to wait at peak times.
83 locals recommend
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
246 W Willow StSouthern BBQ in the city. Live music. Expect to wait at peak times.
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
304 Hiawatha BlvdGreat food and beer in Destiny USA mall.
Delicious sushi (half price Monday & Wednesday), yummy Korean and Asian food
6 locals recommend
Secret Garden
2731 Erie Blvd EDelicious sushi (half price Monday & Wednesday), yummy Korean and Asian food
Tokyo Seoul Restaurant
3180 Erie Boulevard EastRestaurant and Hibachi Restaurant
Rico's
320 E 1st StItalian food
Mother's Cupboard
3709 E James Stin a word...FRETTA!
Geddes Bakery
421 S Main StYummy fresh baked goods and an awesome gelatto place open in summer.
Pizzeria, grocery and ice cream...close to a local fishing access in nearby Caugdenoy.
Red Onion Grocery & Pizzeria
20 County Rt 33Pizzeria, grocery and ice cream...close to a local fishing access in nearby Caugdenoy.
Harpoon Eddie's
611 Park AveFood and drinks on the deck overlooking the beach in summer.
Alto Cinco
526 Westcott StCATFISH BURRITO!!!
Eva's European Sweets
1305 Milton AveThe Mission Restaurant
304 E Onondaga StAuthentic Mexican in an upscale environment.
Biscotti Cafe & Pastry Shop
741 N Salina Styummmm!
Angotti's | Family Restaurant
725 Burnet AveYummy Italian. family friendly.
Empire Brewing Company
120 Walton StBrewpub...makes their own brews.
Sake Bomb Japanese Steakhouse
8081 Brewerton RdSushi, habachi....everything...
Eskapes Lounge
6257 NY-31good food and wine
New Century
518 Kirkpatrick St no fancy location... but the food is great
Drinks & Nightlife
Waterfront Tavern
6 US-11Close with a deck overlooking the river in summer.
Salt City Billiards and Sports Pub
1000 Brewerton RdPlay some pool have a beer and casual food.
Bridge Street Tavern
109 Bridge StBeach volleyball, live entertainment, pool tables and darts.
Singers Karaoke Club
1345 Milton AveKaraoke
Blue Tusk
165 Walton Stgreat food and beer
Blue Water Grill
11 W Genesee Stgreat restaurant with extensive beer selection
Clark's Ale House
100 East Washington StreetShifty's Bar & Grill
1401 Burnet AveKitty Hoyne's Irish Pub
301 W Fayette Stgreat food and drinks, live entertainment...
Beach volleyball, outdoor games, deck in summer, large menu...live entertainment
Sharkey's Bar and Grill
7240 Oswego RdBeach volleyball, outdoor games, deck in summer, large menu...live entertainment
Everything Else
Armory Square
241 W Fayette StHistoric district downtown...food, shopping and nightlife
Syracuse University
900 South Crouse AvenueParks & Nature
Long bike and walk trails around the lake, trolley rides, bike rentals (do not try the 4 person bike unless you are in peak shape and very patient) playgrounds and picnic areas.
7 locals recommend
Onondaga Lake
Long bike and walk trails around the lake, trolley rides, bike rentals (do not try the 4 person bike unless you are in peak shape and very patient) playgrounds and picnic areas.
Beach, bath-house, volleyball courts, playground, picnic grounds.
7 locals recommend
Oneida Shores County Park
9400 Bartell RdBeach, bath-house, volleyball courts, playground, picnic grounds.
Highland Forest County Park
1254 Highland Park RdBeach, hiking trails, playground, picnic grounds, snack bar........
124 locals recommend
Green Lakes State Park
7900 Green Lakes RdBeach, hiking trails, playground, picnic grounds, snack bar........
Nature center with family friendly events going on every weekend. Pancake breakfasts, gift shop, taxidermy display collection.
21 locals recommend
Beaver Lake Nature Center
8477 E Mud Lake RdNature center with family friendly events going on every weekend. Pancake breakfasts, gift shop, taxidermy display collection.
Jamesville Beach Park
3992 Apulia RdAwesome hike to the falls...in summer you can wade up the stream.
507 locals recommend
Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdAwesome hike to the falls...in summer you can wade up the stream.
Come see the salmon run or catch one in late September through October
19 locals recommend
Salmon River
Come see the salmon run or catch one in late September through October
limited hours but fun for families and a nice scenic drive
14 locals recommend
Wolf Mountain Nature Center
562 Hopkins Crandall Rdlimited hours but fun for families and a nice scenic drive
Chittenango Falls State Park
5241 Rathbun RdSelkirk Shores State Park
7101 NY-3right on the shores of lake ontario
Niagara Falls
Pretty little town on the lake, park, shopping, dining, dinner boat cruises and nightlife
11 locals recommend
Skaneateles Lake
Pretty little town on the lake, park, shopping, dining, dinner boat cruises and nightlife
Arts & Culture
Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison StSyracuse Stage
820 E Genesee StLive theatre
Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
6877 E Lake RdSalt Museum
106 Lake DrSyracuse history by the lake.
See history, glass blowing demonstrations and workshops, gorgeous glass art and so much more...
252 locals recommend
Corning Museum of Glass
1 Museum WaySee history, glass blowing demonstrations and workshops, gorgeous glass art and so much more...
The Strong Museum
1 Manhattan Square DrAdirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
9097 NY-30Northeast Classic Car Museum
24 Rexford StLandmark Theatre
362 S Salina Stlovely architecture and great acoustics for concerts
Getting Around
Syracuse Hancock International Airport
1000 Col Eileen Collins BlvdSyracuse Amtrak Station
1 Alliance Bank PkwyShopping
Walmart Supercenter
3018 East Aveclosest grocery store
Fresh, local produce spring through fall on Saturdays, flea market on Sundays
18 locals recommend
Regional Market Commons
2100 Park StFresh, local produce spring through fall on Saturdays, flea market on Sundays
Bouckville
Antique festivals in summer