NEW YORK: THE EMPIRE STATE
BY CLAY LARROY
Travel is
so much more that simply hopping on a flight to a new destination. If you plan
it correctly, it could be a thrilling time you'll never forget. Planning a trip
is fun as there are tons of things to do and see. Do you know how to plan a
trip effectively? Packing light is key to making your travels as easy and free
of stress as possible. Bring one carry-on bag that includes everything you need,
not necessarily everything you want. Your smart packing will pay off when you
are happily carrying one bag around on vacation instead of lugging around
multiple bags. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!
About Syracuse
From the fascinating
Erie Canal parks that dot the east-west route of the historic canal, to our
terrific fishing, gorgeous lakes and numerous scenic parks, to our wide variety
of performing and visual arts - the Greater Syracuse area is a community that has
it all! The City of Syracuse is located in Onondaga County, in the geographic
center of New York State.
Time to
get wild! The zoo is the number one attraction on TripAdvisor for the Syracuse
area because it is filled with great animals like lions, penguins and
elephants. While you’re there, don’t miss the adorable baby snow leopards and
fennec foxes!
Fun fact: Snow leopards aren’t able
to roar like other big cats
Right in
downtown Syracuse is our favorite science museum, the MOST. Climb into the
cockpit of an F-16 jet, sit in the planetarium and watch the stars, or journey
through the body – this museum is a hands on experience for learners of all
sizes.
Fun fact: The MOST building is the
former armory for Syracuse and the namesake for Armory Square
“I’ve got
a mule and her name is Sal, Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal…”
While
there aren’t any mules at this museum like there are in the famous song, the
Erie Canal Museum is a great place to learn about the foundation of the city
you’re in. Why did people come here? What’s so important about a “big ditch?”
What kind of people lived here? Everything can be answered with a quick tour in
this historic museum housed in the last remaining weighlock on the Erie Canal.
Fun
fact: The Erie
Canal was constructed by workers using only their bare hands, picks, and
shovels.
Mr.
Wonder was given the task of harnessing the power of a tornado but something
went horribly wrong. The entire laboratory was lifted all the way to Syracuse
and landed upside down on Destiny USA! Inside you will find all of his crazy
experiments from hurricane winds and lying on a bed of nails, to giant bubbles
or a giant ropes course.
See for
yourself with their YouTube
Video!
Fun fact: The Canyon Climb is the
world’s largest suspended indoor ropes course
Looking
to get outside? Head over to Onondaga Lake Park where you can rent a
quadricycle, conference bike or rollerblades and cruise along the lakeside
parkway. Build up an appetite and head across the street for a classic
“Americana” meal at Heid’s of Liverpool.
Fun
fact: There’s a
Salt Museum at Onondaga Lake Park because, until 1900, the majority of the salt
used in the United States came from Syracuse
The
Everson is a renowned art museum with a unique family appeal – the Art Zone. In
the Art Zone kids can create objects with clay at the ceramic station or dress
up in costumes. For just $1, kids can get their portrait taken like all the
famous people on the walls of the museum!
Fun fact: I. M. Pei, the famous
architect of the Louvre Pyramid and the John F. Kennedy Library, also designed
The Everson building.
Did you
know that Syracuse used to have its own dinnerware produced by the Syracuse
China company? Did you also know that Syracuse was an essential stop on the
Underground Railroad and an integral part of the abolitionist movement? The OHA
is the city’s premiere research center and museum for all things Syracuse.
Fun fact: The OHA has the first
Franklin automobile ever sold from 1902!
Beaver
Lake has over nine miles of trails where kids can explore a mix of habitats and
play I-Spy to find over 200 species of birds. From snowshoeing in search of
wildlife clues to maple sugaring and critter talks, Beaver Lake has year round
outdoor activities!
Fun fact: Beaver Lake was formed when
a glacier eroded the land around 21,000 years ago, melted and filled the hole
it left behind.
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“If London is a watercolor, New York is an oil painting.”
― Peter Shaffer
― Peter Shaffer
Live, Love and Travel to
create memories that will last a lifetime!
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