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Syracuse
Syracuse is an important centre in central New York with over 700,000 people in the metropolitan area and around 150,000 within the city limits. This city grew rich in the early 19th century from salt and after the Civil War it became a major manufacturing centre. Although an important city, it doesn't have any worthwhile tourist destinations. However it has a hostel and it's a pleasant enough place to break the journey if you're driving through central New York.
Practical Information
Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau
572 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
Tel (315) 470 1910
Website www.visitsyracuse.org
Coming & Going
AIR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (website http://syrairport.org) is one of the busiest airports in central New York with flights to many destinations throughout the United States. Bus 250 runs between the airport and the Regional Transportation Center.
BUS
Buses and trains stop at the William F Walsh Regional Transportation Center north of the city centre.
Greyhound (website www.greyhound.com) and Trailways (website www.trailwaysny.com) buses go to Albany, Buffalo, New York City, Rochester and Toronto.
Chinatown bus operator, ShunFa has buses to New York City that depart from 441 Beechwood Avenue.
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TRAIN
Amtrak (website www.amtrak.com) trains go to Albany, Buffalo, New York City, Niagara Falls, Rochester and Toronto.
Local Transport
CENTRO (Central New York Regional Transportation Authority; website www.centro.org) operates Syracuse's local bus service. A standard fare is $1 and a weekly pass costs $10.
OnTrack (tel (315) 424 1212; website www.syracuseontrack.com) is Syracuse's rail system that connects Downtown Syracuse to Syracuse University and the Carousel Mall. There is a planned extension to the Amtrak/Greyhound station. Fares are $1.50. It would be a handy system if it ran more frequently, but it only operates Jan-May Fri-Sun; Apr-Aug Sat; Sep-Dec Fri-Sun.
Accommodation
HI - Downing International Hostel
535 Oak Street, Syracuse, NY 13203-1609
Tel (315) 472 5788
Sights
Everson Museum of Art
The Everson Museum of Art specialises in American art and it is known for its extensive ceramics collection.
401 Harrison Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
Tel (315) 474 6064
Website www.everson.org
Admission $5 donation
Open Tue-Fri noon-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-5pm
Milton J Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST)
This science museum in the Armory Square neighbourhood has a variety of science exhibits and an IMAX theatre.
500 South Franklin Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
Tel (315)425 9068
Website www.most.org
Admission $4, including IMAX cinema $9.50
Open Wed-Sun 11am-5pm
