Syracuse

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.

Local Guide

Travel to Syracuse by Rail with Amtrak
Home to Syracuse University and the Erie Canal. Nearby the Finger Lakes. Charming, historic downtown. World-Class art, sports, festivals, outdoor parks, cuisine and shopping.

THINGS TO DO

MUSEUMS

RESTAURANTS

OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS

HOTELS

DISTILLERIES

SKI RESORTS

THEATER

HOCKEY ARENAS

FOOTBALL STADIUMS

BASEBALL STADIUMS

Articles

The New York State Fair
When my son decided to attend Syracuse University, I became very familiar with the New York State Fair which takes place in late August, overlapping our annual fall semester drop-off. Even though he’s now an SU graduate living outside the area, my family decided to pay a visit again to the Fair in 2019….Click to Read More

New York State Zoos
The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is a gem for creating such enthusiasm for animals among those kids and kids of all ages (like me). If you haven’t been to a zoo in a while, it’s worth taking a day to go where the wild things are….Click to Read More

Amtrak Route Map

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Check out the Amtrak map to plan your next adventure!
Visiting Syracuse in New York’s Finger Lakes region is easy with Amtrak. Take the train to Syracuse Station (SYR), and explore this great city’s many attractions. Syracuse Station is along the way of the Maple Leaf and Empire Service lines.