Downtown Syracuse is not only a hotspot for tourists, but it is also an example of the rebuilding effort taking place in the city. It has links to shopping, dining, events, services, real estate, news, recent initiatives, and a map of the area with categorized location markers such as parking lots and night life. This website is run by the Downtown Committee which is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to improve the image, economics, and life of downtown.
The Finger Lakes region is located 30 minutes to an hour drive from Syracuse depending on which of the lakes you’re visiting. It is known for its many wineries, the local wine tasting tours and its picturesque scenery. This site is an excellent source if you’re looking for feature stories or a historical profile piece and also provides links to current events, travel buzz and updated passport information. The information was compiled by the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, but submitted directly from a business or tourism agency in the region.
This is a comprehensive website that covers all of NY state. It includes information on things to see and do, getaways, events broken down by categories, where to stay, cities and towns, maps and regions, as well as travel ideas. It is the official New York state tourism website and registered to the NY State Department of Economic Development.
The NY State Fair is one of the most important Central New York tourist attractions held every September. There is a link to the calendar featuring year-round events like concerts, shows, competitions and various other forms of entertainment. The website is registered to the NY State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
This website provides information for travelers as well as registered members within the travel industry. The NYSH&TA is the oldest state lodging association in the U.S. Visitors to the site can search over 1,000 hotels and accommodations by region or interest. It also provides hotel safety tips and safety tips for people traveling with children, as well as a calendar listing industry related events.
This website is hosted by the County Parks Commission and provides links to major parks such as Pratt’s Falls as well as human-made sites such as Alliance Bank Stadium and the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. It has a list of upcoming events as well as recent news and publications, which are good resources for story ideas.
This website provides overall information about the city of Syracuse itself including links such as “What’s new?” and a business directory. It also provides information on jobs, has an extensive community links page and lists events. It is the official website of the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce.
The On Center complex comprises the War Memorial, the Convention Center and the Civic Center Theatres where a number of entertainment, sports, business, arts, and educational activities take place. This website provides direct links to each of the three facilities, which each have a calendar of events.
Calls itself a “unique national organization that leverages the collective strength of those who benefit from travel to grow their business beyond what they can do individually.” Lots to see here – and check out the member network for lots of contacts in the travel world.
This is the official site of the Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau. It has a scrolling list of all city events and the media center holds its best-kept secret – a list of story ideas! The media center also has a list of press releases and Syracuse statistics. Visitors to the site can also explore all the neighborhoods that make up Syracuse.