Arrival Information About Syracuse Degree Programs Financial Support Practical Info City and Community Web Pages Arts: Theater, Concerts, Etc. Outdoor Activities Sports Dancing Local Newspapers--On Line Just-For-Fun Courses	Syracuse is a city of a few hundred thousand located in upstate New York. It is in the center of a region bordered by Boston, New York City, Toronto, and Montreal. The metropolitan area around Syracuse has roughly half a million people, and all four of the above large cities are accessible for a long weekend by airplane, car, bus, or train. The Syracuse area and the surrounding region of Central New York provide access to cultural activities such as professional and university drama, the Syracuse Symphony and the Syracuse Opera as well as to lakes, waterfalls, hiking trails, and both downhill and cross-country ski trails.  Explore the links below to find out more about us! An important fact about Syracuse is that the cost of living here is about 15% lower than the U.S. urban average. Follow the links below for useful information about activities and events in the Syracuse area. You may also wish to investigate our pages on transportation and Grad Student Life.
Sports Syracuse University Sports The weekly calendar from the Syracuse Record -- most of these events are on campus. SkyChiefs Baseball Syracuse Crunch Ice Hockey Dancing All kinds of dance lessons through SU's Ballroom dance Organization. Their definition of ballroom dance is extremely broad, extending to Meringue, Argentine Tango, and much more. Swing Dance Lessons Contra Dancing Ballroom Dancing Syracuse University Ballroom Dance Organization Syracuse Salseros -- Salsa Dancers of Syracuse Syracuse Swing Dance Society  More dance links Just-for-fun Courses Syracuse University Noncredit Courses Liverpool Adult Education	City and Community Web Pages New Times Times Table If it's happening in Syracuse, it's listed here. From special events (plays, concerts, festivals, etc.) to not-so-special events (movies, weekly meetings) and community organizations. Syracuse Chamber of Commerce Some NY State information in non-English Languages Syracuse On-line Sybercuse: Another on-line source of information about Syracuse, events, activities, etc. Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau Onondaga Parks Calendar of events New York State Tourism Board Local Newspapers on-line New Times Times Table If it's happening in Syracuse, it's listed here. Syracuse New Times The Orange Source Syracuse University News.	Arts: Theater, Concerts, etc. Syracuse University's Visual and Performing Arts Calendar -- most of these events are on or near campus. The weekly calendar from the Syracuse Record -- most of these events are on campus. SU Music Events  -- most of these events are on campus. SU's Lowe Art Gallery Schine Box Office Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Syracuse Stage Skaneateles Music Festival (August and early September) Glimmerglass Opera Summers, in Cooperstown Landmark Theater The Oncenter Complex (follow the link for the events calendar) Venues Museums Don't forget to check the New Times Times Tables for plays, concerts, and other events not listed on these sites.
	Outdoor Activities Syracuse University Outing Club The weekly calendar from the Syracuse Record -- most of these events are on campus. The outing club is a good way to get involved in outdoor activities without having your own equipment or your own car. Join with other interested SU students in a variety of outdoors activities. Downhill Ski areas of New York Syracuse is located in the Central Leatherstocking Region. Song Mountain, Toggenburg, Labrador Mountain, and Four seasons are within 30 minutes of the University. Greek Peak is within a hour's drive. SU Outing Club Cross-Country Ski Page Hiking and hiking trails Onondaga County Parks New York Fall Foliage Report See the NY State Tourism site for other outdoor recreation information. In particular, click Recreation/Adventure on the side panel for information about canoe trips, whitewater rafting, or other boating opportunities. The Adirondack Region of Northern New York includes the 6 million-acre (over 24,000 km^2) Adirondack Park, surrounding countryside and the entire western shore of Lake Champlain. The region is best known for its mountains and features just about every outdoor activity. The Adirondack Mountain Club is a very active organization. Have a look at the information about our local (Onondaga) chapter.