The Rosamond Gifford Zoo, located on 43 acres, is home to nearly 1000 animals, including Asian elephants, Humboldt penguins, Amur tigers & African lions! Read more.
Step back to 1657 & the re-created French Mission of Sainte Marie. Learn the story of the Jesuits who traveled from Quebec City to the shores of Onondaga Lake by invitation from the Iroquois Nation.
Build around 1857, this was the home of prominent women's suffragist, Harriet May Mills. It is now on the Votes for Women History Trail.
Housed in a vintage red brick building with a big round tower known as “the castle”, Open Hand Theater’s museum & theater offer mask & puppet exhibits, touring puppet company shows & theater pieces.
This monument commemorates the rescue of the fugitive slave William “Jerry” Henry. In defiance of the Fugitive Slave Act, citizens of Syracuse stormed his jail cell & helped him escape to freedom.
This cool museum is housed in an 1850 Weighlock Building. Discover artifacts, a full-sized canal boat replica, interactive displays & more. Check out the Gingerbread Gallery during the holidays. Read more.
A really impressive zoo for such a small city! Don't rule it out in those long Syracuse winters, either - it's less crowded, the animals are active and easy to spot, and there's tons inside, too!
The depth and richness of local history gets an excellent showing here - a real eye-opener for locals or vistors. We've been at the heart of invention, innovation, and the struggle for rights for all!
Stop by the current Stickley factory for a free tour of one of the nation's most famed furniture makers!
Designed by famed architect I.M. Pei, The Everson houses the most significant collection of American ceramics in the U.S. The museum also features rotating exhibits & children's interactive gallery.
A replica of an 1860s canal-side store located in a wooded 400-acre park, which includes a restored section of the canal, 9 miles of trails and two picnic areas.
Home to 70,000 Brook, Brown and Rainbow Trout raised annually to stock area fishing sites. Great for the kids!
