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Favorite thing: Growing up in Syracuse means growing up on the fringe of the wonderful "Finger Lake" region. There are 14e of these glacially created lakes although 5 or 6 of them are the largest and most visited.
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I gew up near Skaneateles -- which was an easy drive from Fayetteville. Several friends has summer houses on the lake. We would drive through the rolling farm;and, pick up some just-picked corn on the cob and preceed to spend the day in and around the lake and the grill!!!
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These pictures are of one of the larger lakes, Canandaigua, in the winter. A good website for information about the region is:
http://www.fingerlakes.org/index.htm
Fondest memory: Now that I am an adult I enjoy the Finger Lakes for the views, the sailing and the WINERIES!
http://www.fingerlakeswinetours.com/
Bully Hill doesn't make the best wine in the region, but their labels are gorgeous and their restaurant overlooking the lake is worth the stop!
http://www.bullyhill.com/
Written Dec 31, 2004
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Favorite thing: Central New Yorker's are distinguished from their "second cousins", as in New York City type folks, by being as pleasant and tranquil while being cultured as those residents of the southern most New York city are the opposites (and perhaps, thereby, not quite as "cultured" as they would like to believe!!)
In various locations around the city you will see art works on display, created by local artists to suit their mood at the moment or the sense of group cultural mood of Central New York.
Fondest memory: There is a "standing" display of fiberglass figures on the old train platform that is along side Interstate 690 as it passes through the center of the city. The road way is in fact the old railroad right of way. It passes the old station platforms that I recall departing from and arriving at in the very early 50's when my mother took my brother and I to visit our grand parents in Michigan. The "display" is somewhat flexible depending again on :"the mood" at the moment. Normally they are stark white figures standing either alone or as a small group on the old platform and informally at least titled "Waiting for the Night Train". Occasionally in the "cold depths of winter" one or two of the figures may "sport" a colorful scarf in stark contrast to the white of the season.
Currently I do not have photos of "Waiting for the night train" to post but there is also an artist locally who creates very emotionally "electrifying" art metal figures sometimes arranged in scenes.
I do have some examples of his work..
Updated Sep 28, 2005
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Favorite thing: My last trip to Syracuse was one big party of a weekend. Friday night, my flight arrived at 9 and we were out in Armory Square bars till the wee hours. Then on Saturday it was fine dining and the Billy Joel concert followed by more partying on the Syracuse campus and then back in downtown. It was my first Billy Joel concert, which was great, but I think I'm getting too old for all the serious partying!
Updated Mar 27, 2006
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Favorite thing: Syracuse has 26 neighborhoods
Brighton... residential area with several small commercial strips
Downtown... Armory Square is the main retail and dining area of Downtown Syracuse
Eastwood(the village within the city)... retail stores along James Street
Elmwood...
Far Westside... includes the Irish-heritage area called Tipperary Hill
Hanover Square... another commercial area with many restaurants
Lakefront...
Lincoln Hill... James Street to I-690 and Sedgwick/Elm Streets to Teall Avenue
Little Italy... area with Italian heritage; bakeries, restaurants, pizzerias, specialty shops
Meadowbrook... Salt Springs and Springfield Roads to city line and Westmoreland Avenue and Cumberland Avenue to the city line; wealthy "suburb in the city"
Near Eastside...
Near Northside...
Near Westside....
Northside... middle class residential area
North Valley... centered along Midland Avenue, South Salina Street and Valley Drive
Outer Comstock...
Salt Springs...
Sedgwick...
Skytop...
Skunk City...
South Valley...
South West...
Strathmore... upper middle class living in the old homes of the 20th century upper class; includes the Onondaga Park area
University Hill (The Hill)... Marshall Street to South Crouse Avenue, retail aimed at the university student
Washington Square...
Westcott... a second location for housing university students
Westside...
Updated Apr 30, 2007
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Favorite thing: Syracuse has many festivals during the summer months. Almost every weekend has at least one! Most take place in Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse.
here is a rough list:
June Taste of Syracuse
June Balloon Festival
June Ozfest
June Syracuse Area Music Awards
June Cicero Fesival
June Polish Festival
June Juneteenth
June Jewish Festival
June Greek Festival
June Jazz Festival
June Parade of Homes
July Arts and Crafts Festival
July Antiquefest
July Syracuse Nationals
July NYS Rhythm & Blues Festival
July Middle Eastern Cultural Festival
July Harborfest
July Jazz in the Square Festival
July Antique & Classic Boat Show
August CNY Scottish Games
August Euro Fest
August Syracuse Latino Festival
August JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge
August/Sept New York State Fair
September Irish Festival
September Festa Italiana
September Celebrate Baldwinsville
September Oktoberfest
October Apple Festival
December Lights on the Lake
December Dicken's Christmas
December First Night
February Winterfest
March St. Patrick's Parade
April Syracuse International Flim & Video Festival
Jun/Jul/Aug Island Fest
Jun/Jul/Aug Renaissance Fair
Updated Jun 27, 2005
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Favorite thing: Since I was a kid, I always liked seeing the small red house on top of an old industrial building located on the city's northside. No one lives in the house. I forget why it was built in the first place, but it's now a City landmark.
Written May 19, 2004
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Favorite thing: Basilica of the Sacred Heart Church is the only Basilica in the Syracuse area. A Basilica is where the Pope would visit if he came to the region.
It's located on the West side off West Genesse street.
Written May 11, 2004
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Favorite thing: Syracuse has a great Symphony Orchestra! You can see them at the Civic Center.
Location: H. Mulroy Civic Center, 411 Montgomery Street, Syracuse 13202
Website: http://www.syracusesymphony.org/index_fla.html
Written May 23, 2004
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Favorite thing: Hated the town. Went there for a bowling tournament. People don't care and have an attitude. Our hotel sucked. Had brown water the first day we were there. Would never 'go out of my way' to stop in Syracuse. Would avoid this town.
Fondest memory: Irish bar downtown
Written Sep 8, 2002
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Favorite thing: I live in Syracuse so I know the dos and dont's. When visiting you must check out the theater. There are many shows that constantly are running and Syracuse ALWAYS does a great job with them, especially at Syracuse Stage. Also explore Armory Square, it is the Greenwich village of Syracuse.
Written Aug 26, 2002
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