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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.
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From Syracuse On-line |
Some NY State information in non-English Languages
Sybercuse: Another on-line source of information about Syracuse, events, activities, etc.
Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau
Onondaga Parks Calendar of events
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
Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music
Skaneateles Music
Festival
(August and early September)
Glimmerglass Opera
Summers, in Cooperstown
The Oncenter Complex
(follow the link for the events calendar)
Don't forget to check the New Times Times Tables for plays, concerts, and other events not listed on these sites.
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
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 km2)
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.
The weekly calendar from the Syracuse Record -- most of these events are on campus.
Syracuse University Ballroom Dance Organization
Syracuse Salseros -- Salsa Dancers of Syracuse
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.