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Syracuse

Home to Syracuse University, part of the Finger Lakes region, and a stop along the Erie Canal. Syracuse is all this, and more, with history, arts and culture, outdoor recreation, and shopping and dining experiences.
newyorkbyrail. com STATION SERVICES
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New York State Fair( NYF)*
Available August 25 – September 4, 2016
TRAVEL TIMES
HOURS
NYC > Syracuse
5.25
Albany > Syracuse
2.75
Syracuse > Buffalo
2.25
MULTIPLE DAILY DEPARTURES Empire Service, Lake Shore Limited and Maple Leaf
PHOTOS:( AMPITHEATER) COURTESY LAKEVIEW AMPHITHEATER;( ERIE CANAL) CANAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK STATE;( ZOO) ROSAMOND GIFFORD ZOO
WHAT’ S NEW ▼
The Skä • noñh— Great Law of Peace
Center is a new Native American museum that lets visitors experience the culture of the Haudenosaunee people. Exhibits portray the Skä • noñh creation story, and their contributions to the U. S. Constitution and women’ s suffrage. skanonhcenter. org
From SYR Station: 2.6 miles car
Lakeview Amphitheater is central New York’ s newest destination to see the biggest stars in an outdoor music venue. There’ s seating for up to 17,500, and a spacious lawn perfect for enjoying performances under the stars. lakeviewamphitheatre. com
From SYR Station: 4.7 miles car
Branch, a new winery at Destiny USA, has opened as a satellite location of Bellangelo, a Seneca Lake winery. Try Finger Lakes wines in the New York State craft beverage parlor, and visit the farm-to-table mercantile. bellangelo. com
From SYR Station: 0.4 miles car; 8 minute walk
Lakeview Amphitheater
WHAT�S NEARBY ▼
Destiny USA is the sixth largest shopping center in the U. S., with 2.4 million square feet of entertainment and dining options, and 260 retailers. Family fun includes indoor go-kart racing, laser-tag, WonderWorks, and a suspended rope climbing course. destinyUSA. com
From SYR Station: 0.7 miles car; 12 minute walk
The Armory Square district of downtown Syracuse is a true example of urban renaissance. Originally settled in 1804, this National Historic District is now known for unique shopping, luxury dining, and vibrant nightlife. armorysquareofsyracuse. com
From SYR Station: 2.5 miles car
The history of the Erie Canal Museum is told in the original 1850 building where canal boats were weighed. Learn about this 363-mile engineering marvel by exploring a full-size replica canal boat and other exhibits. eriecanalmuseum. org
From SYR Station: 2.4 miles car
CONNECTIONS Bus Service Multiple daily runs to Oswego, Fulton, Auburn, Skaneateles and Marcellus by CENTRO buses. 315-442-3400 Schedules at: centro. org
Car Rental
offers station pickup: 315-423-0022 Hertz: 800-654-3131
VISITOR RESOURCES visitsyracuse. org
* This service is ONLY available during the New York State Fair.
Founded in 1914, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo is home to more than 700 animals, including the recent additions of a lion, bison, and red wolf. In addition to 43 acres of outdoor habitats along the wildlife trail, there are indoor exhibits with nocturnal animals, birds, and marine life. rosamondgiffordzoo. org
From SYR Station: 4.6 miles car
Designed by I. M. Pei, the Everson Museum of Art has an extensive collection of ceramics, an art video collection, paintings by American artists, and more than 200 sculptures. Upcoming exhibits include Responsive Eyes and Majestic Mountain | Shining Sea. everson. org
From SYR Station: 2.8 miles car
Erie Canal Museum
WHAT’ S NOT TO MISS ▼
Onondaga Lake Park, the“ The Central Park of Central New York,” features the Salt Museum, the Griffin Visitor Center with shuffleboard, bocce and volleyball courts, a 16,000-square foot skate park, four trails, dog parks, and a giant playground. onondagacountyparks. com
From SYR Station: 3.1 miles car
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
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