What to do and see in the Syracuse area
Here are some recommendations for things to do and see depending on your interest.
It's a beautiful meromictic lake with a beach and walking path around it.
124 locals recommend
Green Lakes State Park
7900 Green Lakes RdIt's a beautiful meromictic lake with a beach and walking path around it.
Syracuse University
900 South Crouse AvenueMajestic campus with the Carrier Dome.
Very nice lake trail, good for strolling, running, biking or roller blading.
42 locals recommend
Onondaga Lake Park
106 Lake DrVery nice lake trail, good for strolling, running, biking or roller blading.
You can access this trail in DeWitt! The trailhead is a bike ride from our home.
Erie Canal Heritage Trail
Erie Canal Heritage TrailYou can access this trail in DeWitt! The trailhead is a bike ride from our home.
Essentials
Best supermarket in New York. They have a wonderful variety of groceries and ready-made food that is top-notch.
84 locals recommend
Wegmans
6789 E Genesee StBest supermarket in New York. They have a wonderful variety of groceries and ready-made food that is top-notch.
Shopping
If you enjoy shopping, then you will be thrilled with this mall which rivals Mall of America.
18 locals recommend
Destiny USA Drive
If you enjoy shopping, then you will be thrilled with this mall which rivals Mall of America.
Erie Boulevard East
Erie Boulevard EastErie Blvd East has great shopping and restaurants!
Sightseeing
Erie Canal Museum
318 Erie Blvd EIt's a nice little museum which displays the Erie Canal life.
Beautiful waterfalls. The drive to it is very nice also.
63 locals recommend
Chittenango Falls State Park
5241 Rathbun RdBeautiful waterfalls. The drive to it is very nice also.
Lovely Art museum and the building itself was built by I.M. Pei.
54 locals recommend
Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison StLovely Art museum and the building itself was built by I.M. Pei.
Food Scene
It's the best Bar-B-Que around! Don't be put off by the motorcycles. It's an experience.
83 locals recommend
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
246 W Willow StIt's the best Bar-B-Que around! Don't be put off by the motorcycles. It's an experience.
Arad Evans Inn
7206 E Genesee StPricey but worth it. The chefs know what they're doing.
Papa Gallo
205 W Genesee StGreat Tex-Mex, drinks and atmosphere!
Mitsuba Ramen Noodle
3206 Erie Boulevard EastGreat Ramen and Bubble Tea