Syracuse, NY, the fifth most populous city in the state, is situated right between New York City and Toronto, about 245 miles from each destination. The city is well known as the home of Syracuse University, a Division 1 sports powerhouse. But the city is packed with many other attractions. The Erie Canal once ran through the city and exploring the history of this amazing waterway at the Erie Canal Museum is a must do. Or check out the Museum of Science and Technology; the Everson Museum of Art focuses strictly on American art and has one of the largest ceramics collections in the country. Syracuse once supplied the entire nation with salt and you can learn more about this fascinating history at the Salt Museum. Enjoy more than 170 parks and don’t miss the Ondondag Creekwalk, a pretty 2.6-mile trail for biking and walking.