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Welcome to the Greater Syracuse Area, Central New York, and NYS page!

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Syracuse: The fifth-largest city in the New York state, Syracuse offers the cultural and business advantages of a midsize city surrounded by expanses of open space and wilderness.

https://www.syracuse.edu/about/visit/city-of-syracuse/

About the Region:  Between the world-famous Niagara Falls and the world-class New York City, travelers and those relocating to the region find themselves at the center of it all in Central New York state. 

 https://www.visitcentralnewyork.com/about-the-region/

10 Must-do outdoor adventures to take in Central New York

The Central New York experience invites visitors and those new to the area to craft their own adventure, be it brew, food or nature. Hiking, biking, hunting or boating, the outdoor options seem limitless. So, here are a few can’t-miss experiences essential to the Central New York way of life:

https://www.visitcentralnewyork.com/articles/10-bucket-list-outdoor-adventures-to-take-in-central-new-york/

The Finger Lakes of New York State

 The Finger Lakes Region of New York State is a 9,000 square mile, four-season playground, set against a backdrop of Mother Nature's best work: from waterfalls and gorges to rolling hills to miles of spectacular shoreline around 11 glacial lakes and one Great Lake. No matter what you like to do, you'll find it in abundance in the Finger Lakes. https://www.fingerlakestravelny.com/

Places to go in New York State

Expand your horizons by exploring ours! New York State is historic. It's untamed. It's iconic. But more importantly, it's anything you want it to be. Did you know that Adirondack State Park is larger than Yellowstone, Everglades, Glacier, and the Grand Canyon combined? So, let's go! Explore our 11 unique vacation regions and discover what it is that you LOVE about New York.

https://www.iloveny.com/places-to-go/ .