Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY

Places to go in Syracuse

23 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Bahar Preserve and Carpenter's Falls

Outdoors

Bahar Preserve and Carpenter's Falls

5986-, 6062 Appletree Point, Moravia, NY 13118, USA

Barry Park

Outdoors

Barry Park

Meadowbrook Dr, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA

Beaver Lake Nature Center

Outdoors

Beaver Lake Nature Center

Nature-study area with 9 miles of all-season walking trails, a lake & regular educational programs.

8477 E Mud Lake Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027, USA

Burnet Park

Outdoors

Burnet Park

Syracuse, NY 13204, USA

Chittenango Falls State Park

Outdoors

Chittenango Falls State Park

Winding gorge trails & a footbridge offer views of a 167-ft. waterfall, with areas for picnics.

5241 Gorge Rd #13, Cazenovia, NY 13035, USA

Clark Reservation State Park

Outdoors

Clark Reservation State Park

Many landscapes, like a lake, cliffs & woodlands, comprise this park known for guided nature walks.

6105 E Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville, NY 13078, USA

Elmwood Park

Outdoors

Elmwood Park

This 65-acre park features athletic fields & courts, a playground & a picnic area with a pavilion.

919 Glenwood Ave, Syracuse, NY 13207, USA

Fair Haven Beach State Park

Outdoors

Fair Haven Beach State Park

Lakefront park offering 1,500 feet of sandy beach plus wooded camping areas, trails & 18-hole golf.

14985 State Park Rd, Fair Haven, NY 13064, USA

Fillmore Glen State Park

Outdoors

Fillmore Glen State Park

In & around a gorge, this densely wooded park is a scenic destination for camping, hiking & fishing.

1686 NY-38, Moravia, NY 13118, USA

Franklin Square Park

Outdoors

Franklin Square Park

Small city park with a fountain, statue & gardens, popular for special-occasion photography.

101 Solar St, Syracuse, NY 13204, USA

Great Bear Recreational Trails

Outdoors

Great Bear Recreational Trails

Great Bear Rd, Fulton, NY 13069, USA

Green Lakes State Park

Outdoors

Green Lakes State Park

2 glacial lakes cast a green glow at this serene park with wooded trails & an 18-hole golf course.

7900 Green Lakes Rd, Fayetteville, NY 13066, USA

Highland Forest County Park

Outdoors

Highland Forest County Park

1254 Highland Park Rd, Fabius, NY 13063, USA

Jamesville Beach Park

Outdoors

Jamesville Beach Park

Guarded beach for swimming in Jamesville Reservoir, plus creek fishing, fitness trails & disc golf.

3992 Apulia Rd, Jamesville, NY 13078, USA

Labrador Hollow Unique Area

Outdoors

Labrador Hollow Unique Area

Labrador Road, Tully, NY 13159, USA

Marcellus Park

Outdoors

Marcellus Park

2443 Platt Rd, Marcellus, NY 13108, USA

Onondaga Lake Park

Outdoors

Onondaga Lake Park

This waterside park has boating, archery, fishing, ball fields, hiking & a salt museum.

106 Lake Dr, Liverpool, NY 13088, USA

Onondaga Park

Outdoors

Onondaga Park

Landscaped grounds along Onondaga Creek with play areas, sunken gardens & a rustic stone bridge.

655 Onondaga Ave, Syracuse, NY 13207, USA

Pratts Falls Park

Outdoors

Pratts Falls Park

Hiking trails lead to a 137-foot waterfall at this scenic park with picnic spots & an archery range.

7671 Pratts Falls Rd, Manlius, NY 13104, USA

Rand Tract Park

Outdoors

Rand Tract Park

Valley Dr, Syracuse, NY 13207, USA

Thornden Park

Outdoors

Thornden Park

Large green space with a rose garden, basketball court, playground, pool & amphitheater.

Thornden Park Dr, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA

Tinker Falls

Outdoors

Tinker Falls

Tinker Falls Trail, Tully, NY 13159, USA

Upper Onondaga Park

Outdoors

Upper Onondaga Park

Community park with athletic fields & courts, an arched stone bridge, greenhouse & spray fountain.

655 Onondaga Ave, Syracuse, NY 13207, USA