Turning Stone Resort is one of the top resort casinos in the country. It’s only 25 miles from Syracuse but is definitely worth the trip. The 1,200-acre resort features luxurious hotel accommodations, a full-service spa,  celebrity entertainment, five championship golf courses, an exciting new dance club, and, of course, a world-class casino. This is the place [...]

The author of the famous children’s book The Wizard of Oz, Frank Baum, grew up in Chittenango, NY near Syracuse. There;’s a yellow brick road on the main street of town (instead of a regular sidewalk), an Aunt Em’s Restaurant, an Emerald City Grill, and a museum honoring Mr. Baum and his classic story.  An annual [...]

Staying in Syracuse each summer, our personal choice is Crest Hill Suites. Whether it is just for a night or for an extended stay, the Crest Hill Suites staff takes a personal interest in each guest. The lobby staff is extremely accommodating and gladly assist you with any business needs. These rooms are very spacious [...]

So you’re a sports fan and want to watch the game while munching on your meal. There’s no better place in Syracuse than Tully’s!  With more than 70 televisions showing a variety of sports, Tully’s is the “gotta be” spot for watching and cheering a Syracuse road game. If it’s a Sunday in the fall [...]

A  must restaurant stop is the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. You can spot this place several blocks down the road with the motorcycles lined up in the front, but this is much more than a biker bar/restaurant. Just about anything on the menu is great, but some personal favorite meals include: the 1/2 Chicken and Ribs Combo, [...]

Dominick’s may not have the most ambiance, but the food is incredible and the portions extremely generous. Dominick’s also has a banquet hall for personal or corporate events. Some recommended menu choices: Chicken or Veal Parmigiana, Chicken Riggies, Scallop Special, and the Broiled Seafood Platter. If you go on a weekend there may be a [...]

At one time, the Erie Canal was the main travel route between the east and west portions of New York State.  Syracuse was a major port on the canal, and Old Erie Canal State Historic Park bears witness to that history. Opportunities for hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, bicycling, canoeing, fishing, and snowmobiling means  that you can enjoy the area any time of the [...]

At the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, you and your family may watch the penguins do their things through 6 viewing windows. More than 20 different animal species can be spotted along their wildlife=2 0trail.  Numerous varieties of birds, mammals and sea creatures can be found here. From tiny milkweed bugs to an 11,000-pound African elephant to an Amazon parrot more than 50 years old, [...]

Interested in history? Sainte Marie among the Iroquois recreates the French Mission that operated on Onondaga Lake in the mid 1600’s. Museum workers, dressed in costumes of the time, will discuss life in that time period. You can watch demonstrations of early colonial ironwork, cooking and weaving.

Want to enjoy the gre at outdoors?  Check out nearby suburbs. Take a walk in Beaver Lake Parkin Baldwinsville or Green Lakes Park in Fayetteville, where winding trails and  natural scenery beckon.  Green Lake and Round Lake are meromicitc scientific wonders; the top surface of their waters and water at the bottom of lake never mix. You will find an 18 hole golf course here, as well. Both parks offer canoe [...]