In and Around Syracuse, New York
Centrally located in New York State, Syracuse is a short drive away from a number of beautiful and diverse regions and great attractions. Explorers, arts and entertainment enthusiasts, and history or geography buffs will enjoy visits to the following locations. Most offer a wide range of events throughout the year.
Be sure to check out our Events Calendar to stay up to date on what’s happening at the ELI and in Syracuse!
Scenic Sights and Day Trips
- Adirondack Region
- Alexandria Bay
- Catskill Region
- Finger Lakes Region
- Ithaca, NY
- Lake Placid, NY
- Niagara Falls, NY
- Onondaga County Parks
- Sackett’s Harbor, NY
- Salmon River Fish Hatchery
- Saratoga Falls, NY
- Skaneateles, NY
- 1000 Islands
Museums
- The Adirondack Museum
- The Antique Boat Museum
- The Connective Corridor
- Corning Museum of Glass
- Erie Canal Museum
- Everson Museum of Art
- International Boxing Hall of Fame
- Lorenzo Mansion
- The Museum of Science & Technology (MoST)
- Munson Williams Proctor Museum of Art
- The Museum of Play
- National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum
Shopping
- Armory Square
- BJ’s Wholesale Club
Locations: Clay, East Syracuse - Destiny USA
- Great Northern Mall
- Eastview Mall
- Fayetteville Mall
- J.Michael Shoes
- Marshalls
Locations: Erie Blvd., Fairmount - Price Chopper
Locations: Erie Blvd., Onondaga St., Liverpool, Clay - Syracuse Regional Market
- 3fifteen
- Top’s Friendly Markets
Locations: Nottingham Rd, Manlius, Camilus, Liverpool, Salina St. - Target
Locations: Cicero, Clay, Fairmount, Syracuse - Walmart
Locations: Clay, Camillus, East Syracuse - Waterloo Premium Outlets
- Wegmans
Locations: Dewitt, Fairmount, Liverpool, Clay
Entertainment
- Darien Lake
- Labrador Mountain
- Landmark Theatre
- Onondaga Lake Skate Park
- Rosamond Gifford Zoo
- Saranac Brewery Tour
- Saratoga Performing Arts Center
- Song Mountain
- Syracuse Chiefs Baseball
- Syracuse Children’s Theatre
- Syracuse Stage
- The Oncenter
- Turning Stone Resort & Casino
- Water Safari Amusement Park
- Wegmans Good Dog Park
- Whitewater Challengers