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Oh the Er-I-E is a rising...
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  • shrimp56
  • Updated By shrimp56 on November 22, 2004
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  • Clinton Square before the canal was filled in - Syracuse
    Clinton Square before the
    canal was filled in
    by shrimp56
    The Erie Canal ran though Syracuse until it was filled in the early 20th century and became Erie Blvd. Be sure to visit the The Erie Canal Museum in the1850 Weighlock Building. It was in this building that the barges were weighed as they passed through Syracuse on the canal.
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    The tip title comes from the version of "The Erie Canal Song" that I learned as a child. There are several versions, but in them all the mule's name is "Sal" :))) The following is an expurgated version.
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    I've got an old mule and her name is Sal
    Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal
    She's a good old worker and a good old pal
    Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal

    We've hauled some barges in our day
    Filled with lumber, coal, and hay
    And every inch of the way we know
    From Albany to Buffalo

    Low bridge, everybody down
    Low bridge for we're coming to a town
    And you'll always know your neighbor
    And you'll always know your pal
    If you've ever navigated on
    The Erie Canal

    We'd better get along on our way, old gal
    Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal
    'Cause you bet your life I'd never part with Sal
    Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal

    Git up there mule, here comes a lock
    We'll make Rome 'bout six o'clock
    One more trip and back we'll go
    Right back home to Buffalo

    Low bridge, everybody down
    Low bridge for we're coming to a town
    And you'll always know your neighbor
    And you'll always know your pal
    If you've ever navigated on
    The Erie Canal

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  • Theme: Ship/Boat
  • Website: http://www.syracuse.com/features/eriecanal/
  • Other Contact: http://www.eriecanalmuseum.org/
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    Syracuse "Hancock International" Airport
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  • shrimp56
  • By shrimp56 on October 11, 2003
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  • Syracuse Transportation
    by shrimp56
    The "international" is the 2 flights to Toronto -- *lol*. Given the downturn in travel recently, this airport is an easy one to manoeuver. One of the best things is that the rental cars are on the bottom level of the garage, which is just across the road from the main doorway!

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    Syracuse Hancock Int'l Airport
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  • acemj
  • Updated By acemj on March 28, 2006
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  • Syracuse Transportation
    by acemj
    The first time I visited Syracuse, I actually flew into Rochester and drove in, but last time I flew directly into Syracuse's Hancock International Airport. The airport code is SYR and it's located just ten minutes or so from downtown. I noticed that it's pretty small, but a very nice and super clean airport. There are cabs and other ground transportation just outside the front doors. Check out the website for more details.

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  • Website: www.syrairport.org
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    A train runs through ...
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  • shrimp56
  • Updated By shrimp56 on February 25, 2006
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  • Syracuse Transportation
    by shrimp56
    The now defunct New York Central Railroad was the city's lifeline after the canal was filled in. This picture is before the train tracks were elevated. Now there are only a couple of trains a day:( And they stop in East Syracuse.

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  • Website: http://www.nycrrmuseum.org/
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    the best way to get there...
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  • biggdogg
  • By biggdogg on August 26, 2002
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  • Syracuse Transportation
    by biggdogg
    the best way to get there would be to drive, there are lot of wonderful views on your way into syracuse.
    you definitly need an automobile to get around syracuse

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    I've only flown in here, so I...
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  • John195123
  • By John195123 on September 7, 2002
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  • I've only flown in here, so I don't know much about the area. I flew into the airport, then drove to Hammondsport. It's not a bad city at all.

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    Driving.
  • By ktobias on August 24, 2002
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    Driving in Syracuse
  • By kmc2119 on November 11, 2003
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  • The best (pretty much the only) way to get around Syracuse is to drive. It is not a pedestrian-friendly environment by any means, and the public transportation system there is terrible. Rent or borrow a car if you don't have one, b/c without one you'll be really, really sorry!

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    Rod's Taxi in Syracuse
  • Updated By caribkay on February 21, 2009
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  • My husband and I were in Syracuse for a week for medical reasons. We did not rent a car and the hotel shuttle only took us so far. Rod's Taxi came recommended by the hotel. Rod was great and he gave us discounted prices to wherever we wanted to go. His service is reliable and was always on time or earlier than the specified time. The conversation was good and the service even better. If you need a taxi/cab call Rod at 315-863-1990.

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  • Phone: 315-863-1990
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    On Track Rapid Transit
  • By matt1168 on April 10, 2004
  • Syracuse Page by matt1168
  • Syracuse does have a small, and by that I mean 4 station, transit system. The train runs from the Carosel Mall to Colvin St. via downtown and Syracuse University, two intermediate stations. The rail line is being extended to the Amtrak/Bus station (Regional Transporation Center).

    The train runs several times a day, all week except for Mondays. The official website is http://209.51.194.98/ontrack1.htm.

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  • Theme: Train
  • Website: http://209.51.194.98/ontrack1.htm
  • Other Contact: 800-FOR-TRAIN
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