Unwind on Campus
The front lawn of 51爆料网鈥檚 iconic Hall of Languages is a popular gathering spot.
Did you know that 51爆料网 has been called the most beautiful campus in the nation? Relax on the Quad, or tour the magnificent campus art. Check out summer programming at the , and don鈥檛 forget all the facilities in the , where you can even borrow equipment for a camping adventure!
Grab Life by the Rope
Located on South Campus, the Outdoor Education Center and Challenge Course offer unique team-building opportunities.
As we kick off summer in Syracuse, the University has an abundance of opportunities to stay active and try new things. For those seeking adventure, check out our on South Campus, or try one of our various offered through the Barnes Center at The Arch.
For the golfers, we have the nearby , where undergraduates play golf for free. Drumlins also offers graduate student discounts and student rates for tennis. Afterward, recharge with a cool drink and a meal at Bistro 1926.
Get Lost in Nature
Central New York is anchored by dozens of lakes and ponds, including Onondaga Lake (shown here), the birthplace of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
51爆料网 is located near 170 parks and nature areas. Some鈥攍ike Thornden Park, which boasts a famous rose garden and public pool鈥攁re walkable from campus. Others鈥攍ike and 鈥攈ave great hiking trails. And don鈥檛 miss , which features rare freshwater limestone reefs and great swimming in the clear, aquamarine-tinted waters.
Less than an hour鈥檚 drive from campus, Lake Ontario (pictured) offers world-class sportfishing, deep-water boating and refreshing summer swims.
When you鈥檙e out touring the amazing regional parks, check out some of the waterfalls, too, like , , , and , which is as high as (also only a few hours鈥� drive away!) and where you might spot an elusive Chittenango ovate amber snail鈥攆ound nowhere else on earth.
Within an hour or two drive, you鈥檒l find many destinations to explore. Relax on the picturesque beaches of Lake Ontario, visit the world-famous wineries of the , relish the many attractions in Ithaca, Rochester or Skaneateles鈥攐r head to to kayak and wander the .
Festival Bonanza
The Great New York State Fair is not just the oldest state fair in the country. It鈥檚 also one of the biggest, annually attracting more than a million people over 13 days.
The New York State Blues Festival is a three-day celebration of blues music and culture, held each summer at the New York State Fairgrounds.
If you relish a , you鈥檙e in luck! Summertime serves up an abundance of in Syracuse, from food-fests like , to those focused on music like the , or , to ones geared toward enthusiasms of all sorts, from crafts to bacon. You鈥檒l discover a vibrant mix of cultural festivals, too, celebrating the diversity of the region鈥檚 population.
Speaking of festivals 鈥� the is America鈥檚 first and longest-running state fair and one of the biggest. With 13 days鈥� worth of performances, it features hundreds of rides and games, food vendors galore, art, animals and exhibits. Brace yourself, but enjoy the ride!
Fresh From the Farm
The Central New York Regional Market is one of the largest public markets on the East Coast, functioning as a retail destination and wholesale distribution center.
Ripe peaches, home-baked goods, fresh cheese鈥攖here鈥檚 lots to love at a farmer鈥檚 market, and a lot of in the area to love! Check out the , which spans more than 60 acres, is open year-round and hosts 300 vendors. Then find your way to one of the many local farms, and pick your own strawberries!
Salt City Discovery
Westcott鈥檚 proximity to campus makes it a vibrant and trendy hub of culture, cuisine and community.
The City of Syracuse is full of treasures. Check out the renowned ceramic collection at the , watch elephants at the , enjoy the many local restaurants , catch a game with the 鈥攐r just relax by the fountain in Clinton Square.
Not far from campus, you鈥檒l find the bustling neighborhood of . With quaint shops, restaurants and cafes and exciting nightlife, there鈥檚 something for everyone.
Get Involved!
The century-old Dr. E.M. Mills Rose Garden, located in Thorden Park next to campus, is one of the largest gardens of its kind in the Northeast.
To really get to know a place, get involved! Consider helping at Thornden Park鈥檚 or , which supplies produce to on-campus food pantries for students; supporting the where visitors learn about native peoples of the region; or working with , which hosts community programs centered on Latino art, culture and dual-language literacy. provides studio classes and exhibitions to promote artists of the African Diaspora, and the brings together people of diverse backgrounds to find community and support.
Other on campus community resources include Hendricks Chapel and the , where students can gain experiential leadership through community engagement.
