Best Travel Guide Syracuse, New York

Syracuse, New YorkGuide was updated: 2024-09-23

A trip to New York City is the perfect occasion to visit Syracuse, the fifth most populous city in the state of New York and the county seat of Onondaga County. First inhabited by Iroquois Indians, Syracuse's area has experienced intense waves of migration since the mid 1600s, which has shaped the city into a melting-pot of different communities and one of the most important centers for commercial salt production. Today, it's a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with a wealth of cultural activities and world-class events.

Do & See

Syracuse is a town full of history and beauty. Visit one of Syracuse's many museums or historic districts to learn more about the city. For a relaxing day, there are several things to do at one of the area's more than 50 states, county and city parks.

NBT Bank Stadium

If you are looking for the home of the Syracuse Chiefs, you have just found it. The NBT Bank Stadium, with 11.117 seats, offers tickets on an affordable price for all the fans. Not only will you be able to see the games, but also shop in the merchandize stores in the stadium as well.

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WonderWorks

WonderWorks is an amusement park for the mind, combining education and entertainment with more than 100 hands-on exhibits that will spark the imagination and challenge the mind. Visitors to the attraction will experience 84 mph hurricane-force winds, land the space shuttle, pedal the Xtreme 360 bikes, become a human lightning rod by touching 100,000 volts of electricity, lie on a bed of 3,500 nails, design and ride a virtual roller coaster, play virtual sports, climb the indoor ropes course, compete in a game of laser tag and much more. For those that are seeking a thrilling adventure, WonderWorks offers the Canyon Climb ropes course. It’s the World’s largest suspended indoor ropes course. Standing 70 feet tall, visitors will explore 3 levels of ropes as they encounter over 81 different obstacles and activities; including swinging steps, lily pads, a tremor bridge and more.

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JMA Wireless Dome

Located on the campus of Syracuse University, this 49,262-seat domed stadium is the largest domed stadium of any college campus and the only domed stadium in the Northeast United States. Catch a Syracuse University football, basketball or lacrosse game. Check the JMA Wireless Dome's calendar for these as well as concerts and other special events.

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The Great New York State Fair

Spanning the 375-acre Empire Expo Center, the Great New York State Fair attracts approximately one million visitors annually, and is the third largest state fair in the United States. The 12-day festival begins at the end of August and ends on Labor Day each year. In addition to rides, games and food, the fair also boasts a circus, petting zoo, strolling performers and daily parades. Visitors can also peruse numerous health, agricultural and arts and crafts exhibits. Entertainment is in no short supply with nightly concerts and several agricultural, culinary and art competitions, including the butter and cheese sculpture competition.

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Everson Museum of Art

Designed by internationally famed architect I.M. Pei, the building houses approximately 11,000 pieces of American art, including paintings, ceramics, sculpture, photos and videos. With a focus on local and regional art, the museum's permanent collection includes its widely-recognized ceramics collection built upon its acquisition of several pieces by Syracuse art potter Adelaide Alsop Robineau in 1916. It is also the home to one of the nation's earliest and largest collections of art videos from the 1960s and 1970s.

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Oncenter War Memorial Arena

Built to commemorate World War I, World War II, and the Aroostook War, this 6,159 seat, multi-purpose arena is home to the Syracuse Crunch American Hockey League team and the Syracuse Silver Knights, a Major Indoor Soccer League team. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

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Population:	145,171 (2024)
Currency:	$1 U.S.= 100 cents
Emergency Numbers:	911
Newspapers:	The Post-Standard (daily): www.syracuse.com Syracuse New Times (free weekly arts and entertainment paper): www.syracusenewtimes.com The Daily Orange (student newspaper of Syracuse University) dailyorange.com
Website:	www.visitsyracuse.com »
Opening Hours:	Most businesses, restaurants and retail stores open from 10am to 9pm, Monday to Saturday. On Sunday hours may vary.
Tourist Information:	Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau 109 S Warren St Suite 10, Syracuse, NY Open Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm +1 315 470 1910 www.visitsyracuse.com info@visitsyracuse.org