Right in the heart of old town Syracuse is Armory Square. It is a wonderful place to shop or browse, have a beer, snack on the local cuisine or sit down to a fine dinner. The many small independent shops offer clothing, gifts, accessories, homemade chocolates and art works. Many items are one of a kind, often [...]

FUN-damental Basketball Camp has established itself of one of the nation’s premier basketball camps. Operating camps in Central NY since 1992, it is known for its incredible 5-1 camper-staff ratio. It’s a great place for your children to learn the fundamentals of basketball while having fun.  Players from more than 30 states and 20 countries have attended [...]

Syracuse has a plentiful supply of hotels. Getting a room is usually easy, unless you come during a special event.  Whether it is the annual Syracuse Nationals Classic Car Show or Syracuse University hosting  the NCAA Tournament Regionals, “it’s best to book your room months in advance.” Most of the hotels are  near Carrier Circle off the New York State Thruway, or at 7th North [...]

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

Syracuse, NY is synonymous with college basketball. Led by legendary basketball coach Jim Boeheim for more than 30 seasons, Syracuse University basketball team is the pride of Central, NY. Boeheim has coached Syracuse to three Final Fours. In 2003, current NBA Superstar Carmelo Anthony, led Syracuse on a magical run giving them their first national basketball championship. Fellow freshman, Gerry McNamara, made 6 [...]

The New York State Fair is always held in Syracuse at the Fairgrounds. The 12-day festival usually starts the third week of August and ends on Labor Day. Starting in 1841, this fair is the oldest and one of the biggest fairs in the USA. The great mix of rides, games, exhibits, extensive farm animal barns, [...]

If you have kids – or just enjoy science- you will love the “OK to touch” rule at this museum. Several hundred interactive exhibits draw you in. Check out the huge bubble-blowing station, the human cell maze and the plate tectonics puzzle. The multimedia, high-speed computer center, the HAM radio station, and the old apothecary store add to your adventure. Learn [...]