On my journey home from Syracuse I decided to break up the trip by visiting Binghamton. I had never been before, but heard that the city is known for spiedies: sandwiches filled with marinated cubes of meat. Not far off the highway Spiedie & Rib Pit [1268 Upper Front Street Binghamton, […]
Central and Western NY
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Pratt Falls County Park, Central New York Waterfalls are always worth a stop. On our way to Syracuse we pulled off to visit Pratt Falls County Park [7671 Pratt’s Falls Rd, Manlius, NY]. As you’re driving in make sure you obey the speed limit! View the trail map. There is a well […]
A stunning gem with mighty views, Chittenango Falls State Park [2300 Rathbun Rd, Cazenovia, NY 13035] was a highlight on our road trip through Central New York. This park has the highest rate of return for the smallest amount of effort! Check out the trail map, just .36 miles on the […]
Beauty and creativity, both manmade and natural, Stone Quarry Hill Art Park [3883 Stone Quarry Rd, Cazenovia, NY 13035] is a feast for the eyes. There are four miles of trails to wander, so grab a map and pick your starting place. We began across the street on the Old […]
Migratory season is upon us and I wish I were flying south with the birds to warmer weather too. For the moment I have to settle on watching the birds travel, what a journey they have. Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge [3395 Auburn Rd, Seneca Falls, NY 13148] is just a […]
Fat Elvis, you are perfect to me. Modern Malt [325 S Clinton St, Syracuse, NY 13202] was a delectable breakfast destination. Popping retro orange and turquoise decorations set the mood for you to pick a funky dish. There were three men I was interested in. Barney Rubble had his fruity […]
Known as the ‘Central Park of Central New York,’ Onondaga Lake Park [106 Lake Drive, Liverpool, NY 13088] has got a lot going on. Just minutes from downtown Syracuse dense streets give way to green grass and an expansive lake. Onondaga Lake is the focal point of the park, 4.6 […]
Charming with an old world feel, yet absolutely packed on a Saturday night, Eva’s European Sweets [1305 Milton Ave, Syracuse, NY 13204] is the place to grab dinner in Syracuse. As a party of two we waited just a few moments to be seated in a cozy corner table. I […]
History, art, architecture, and nature all blended into an out of the ordinary hike in an urban setting…The Onondaga Creekwalk [Armory Square Trailhead 310 W Jefferson St. Syracuse, NY] was a great way to explore the city of Syracuse as first time visitors – just follow the yellow brick road! […]
Star child…Iron Lion Zion… Jive turkey? What does it all mean!?! Breakfast in Syracuse, of course! Local art lines the bright purple walls, this place definitely has the funk going on. Could there be a better pairing than Funk ‘n Waffles [313 S Clinton St, Syracuse, NY 13202]? If you […]
An abandoned train yard transformed into an art park, how romantic? A tiny little treasure in the middle of the Syracuse warehouse district, Lipe Art Park [W Fayette St, Syracuse, NY 13204 Between S Geddes St & Seneca St] brings color and life into a once dreary locale. It’s just […]
Large, lush, and full of life, a hike at Wellesley Island State Park [44927 Cross Island Rd, Fineview, NY 13640] should definitely be on your list of things to do. You might even consider camping here, it’s the largest site to do so in the Thousand Islands region. While we […]
Clatyon is another little town in the Thousand Islands region. Not quite as busy as Alexandria Bay, but that certainly adds to the charm of it. Although there is a huge hotel on the waterfront, and surely the wave like presence of tourists in the summer – you can almost […]
Alexandria Bay, or for those better acquainted, Alex Bay is a bustling little summer town in the Thousand Islands. The theme here is water: boating, fishing, and diving – you’ll find it all and more. On land the main drag is filled with souvenir shops, fried food and fudge, bars, […]
The Thousand Islands region is made up of 1,864 islands splattered on the Saint Lawrence River between the U.S.-Canadian border. It is a terribly scenic region worth the trip up north, 3½ hours from Albany. With islands come bridges. A series of bridges connect New York to Ontario, and one […]