Visiting the Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center in Syracuse, NY
New York has a rich Native American history, and while I’ve already visited some great spots that tell this history, I was excited when I had a chance to visit …
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Visiting the Fascinating Salt Museum in Syracuse’s Onondaga Lake Park
Located on the northeastern shore of Syracuse’s Onondaga Lake, far from any ocean, you’ll find the Salt Museum. The Salt Museum tells the story of Syracuse’s once prominent salt industry. …
Visiting the World’s Only Upside-Down Traffic Light in Syracuse, New York
Even young children know that traffic lights have red, yellow, and green going from top to bottom. However, did you know that there is an upside-down traffic light in Syracuse …
Lights on the Lake: Festive Christmas Fun in Syracuse
During the holiday season, one of my favorite things to do is to visit drive-through light displays. So, when I learned that there was a great drive-through light display in …
11 Incredible Waterfalls Near Syracuse, NY
Given its location in the northeastern corner of the Finger Lakes, it should come as no surprise that there are a lot of waterfalls near Syracuse, NY. And, despite the …
21 Incredible Things to Do in Syracuse, NY (and the Rest of Onondaga County)
Located in the eastern part of the Finger Lakes, Syracuse is the fifth largest city in New York State. And, while this part of the state is sometimes overlooked, there …
Learning About Women’s Suffrage at the Matilda Joslyn Gage House Near Syracuse
As baffling as it may seem today, there was a time not too long ago when women were not allowed to vote in the United States. That all changed when …
6 Incredible Syracuse Breweries You Won’t Want to Miss
Over the last several years, craft beer has burst on the scene in Upstate New York, and now there are more than enough Syracuse breweries to keep you busy for …
Visiting the Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse, New York
Without a doubt, the construction of the Erie Canal was one of the most defining moments in New York history. Constructed between 1817 and 1825, the Erie Canal ran 363 …