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Things to see in Syracuse, New York (United States): 25 places and when to go
Syracuse, New York is a city in United States with around 663,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (8), Nature (7), History (4). The best known are Upstate Medical University Arena, North Country Trail and Everson Museum of Art. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 43.05, -76.15
- Population
- About 663,000
- Places
- 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (8) · Nature (7) · History (4) · Mountains (4) · Wildlife (4) · Hiking (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 310 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Muller Hill, at 617 m.
What to see in Syracuse, New York
The places in and around Syracuse, New York, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Upstate Medical University ArenaArena in Syracuse, New York590 m
- North Country TrailLong-distance hiking trail in the United States3.9 km
- Everson Museum of ArtArt museum in Syracuse, New York645 m
- Jackass HillMountain in United States of America40 km
- Ripley HillMountain in United States of America30 km
- Syracuse Savings Bank BuildingBuilding in New York, United States191 m
- Fort BrewertonFort in New York21 km
- Muller HillMountain in United States of America46 km
- Pond HillMountain in Oneida County, New York, United States of America49 km
- Rosamond Gifford ZooZoo in New York, United States2.7 km
- Lorenzo State Historic SiteState historic site of New York, United States27 km
- Onondaga Lake Parkway BridgeRailway bridge near Syracuse, New York, USA5.7 km
- Spafford ForestNature reserve in United States of America29 km
- Tefft-Steadman HouseHistoric house in New York, United States17 km
- Anyela's VineyardsWinery28 km
- Buried Acorn BrewingBrewery2.5 km
- Dickinson IslandReef28 km
- Eastwood Brewing CompanyBrewery4.8 km
- Holden ObservatoryObservatory1.7 km
- Link TrailHiking33 km
- Local 315 Brewing CompanyBrewery12 km
- Middle Ages Brewing CompanyBrewery950 m
- Talking Cursive Brewing CompanyBrewery513 m
- Van Hassler BrewingBrewery14 km
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Willow Rock Brewing Company
When to go to Syracuse, New York
The best time to visit Syracuse, New York is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:09
- FebPossible10:18
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:11
- MayBest time14:28
- JunBest time15:10
- JulBest time14:53
- AugBest time13:46
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:29
- DecPossible8:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. In June, 24 of the 25 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Syracuse, New York
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 310 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Canastota10 places33 km
- Cortland7 places53 km
- Oswego5 places54 km
- Seneca Falls8 places55 km
- Rome5 places59 km
- King Ferry7 places60 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Syracuse, New York?
The best known: Upstate Medical University Arena, North Country Trail, Everson Museum of Art, Jackass Hill, Ripley Hill. In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Syracuse, New York?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50.
How do you get to Syracuse, New York?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 310 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Syracuse, New York as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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