OLD ERIE CANAL STATE HISTORIC PARK
Old Erie Canal State Park is a 36-mile stretch of the 363-mile Old Erie Canal, which has been designated a National Recreational Trail by the National Parks Service. The terrain is woodland and wetland that present opportunities for hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, bicycling, canoeing, fishing, and snowmobiling. Several areas have footbridges that aid access to the canal towpath where visitors can view the remnants of stone aqueducts.
This park offers reservable picnic shelters at Cedar Bay Picnic Areas. Cedar Bay Park is operated under a cooperative agreement with the Town of Dewitt.
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Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy the calm waters, home to species like largemouth bass and northern pike. The park's waterway also hosts bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch and carp. Anglers may fish from shore or boat for a relaxing day out in nature.
Old Erie Canal State Historic Park is located near Camillus, Canastota and Cicero
Old Erie Canal State Historic Park offers numerous picnic spots with tables, grills and scenic views of the canal.
The park offers birdwatching opportunities with a variety of species including waterfowl, songbirds and raptors. Birders can explore the 36-mile trail that runs along the canal for sightings. The diverse habitats within this area attract different types of birds throughout the year.
The Fright Nights1 Lepage Pl
Syracuse, NY
+16808770807
Hiking through the crisp October night air on Onondaga Hill takes a dark turn as five open-air haunted attractions push bravest trail-goers through chilly, mud-slicked terror.
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(8.5 out of 10) F-M Returnables
202 W Seneca St
Manlius, NY
+13156824830
Paddlers and hikers heading back from Green Lakes State Park can easily swap a weekend of empty beverage cans for quick cash at the local bottle deposit center on West Seneca Street.
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The Dance Studio CNY
1 Thermold Dr
Manlius, NY
+13159223232
Just minutes from the hiking trails around Green Lakes State Park, this Manlius movement spot offers high-energy indoor classes to stretch out after a morning in the woods.
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Smokey Hollow Farm4372 Old Barker Hill Rd
Jamesville, NY
+13153825231
March mud season sends outdoorsfolk tromping through Jamesville maple groves to catch sweet steam rising from wood-fired evaporators boiling down fresh tree sap.
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(7.5 out of 10) Eastwood Farmers Market
3501 James St
Syracuse, NY
+13153458642
Sun-drenched Wednesday afternoons bring open-air stalls loaded with fresh-picked regional berries, potted native plants, and local honey along James Street.
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Marble Farms Produce
1122 Grand Ave
Geddes, NY
+13158761601
Pick up fresh-cut flowers and field-ripened berries straight from the sunny outdoor benches at this long-running Geddes roadside market.
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Andys Produce101 W Court St
Syracuse, NY
13154713332
Hikers load up on crates of crisp local apples and fresh sweet corn straight from these open-air market sheds before heading out to the nearby lake trails.
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Troutfitter The
3008 Erie Blvd E
Syracuse, NY
(315) 446-2047
Bill's Bait & Tackle
7512 Murray Dr W
Cicero, NY
(315) 699-1066
Eye Catching Charters590 Shackelton Point Rd
Bridgeport, NY
3154167923
Captains haul heavy walleye and smallmouth bass straight out of Oneida Lake, giving fishermen a shot at landing record catches all season long.
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(8.5 out of 10) Mickey's Live Bait & Tackle
715 S Bay Rd
North Syracuse, NY
(315) 458-7998
Mulligan's Sport Supply
212 State Fair Blvd
Syracuse, NY
(315) 471-8739
Junction Lure
1116 S Salina St
Syracuse, NY
(315) 428-0560
Fayetteville Manlius Rod & Gun Club
4545 Whetstone Rd
Manlius, NY
(315) 682-8962
Bluewater Nautical
8448 Tuttle Rd.
Bridgeport, NY
(315) 699-5517
Maple Bay Anglers Club
Maple Bay
Cicero, NY
(315) 699-7028
The TroutFitter Fly Shop3008 Erie Blvd E
Syracuse, NY
+13154462047
Local anglers swing by this East Genesee Street hub for custom-tied nymphs and real-time water conditions before wading into Nine Mile Creek for wild brown trout.
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Syracuse Regional Aviation Museum
1000 Col Eileen Collins Blvd
De Witt, NY
Outdoor lovers get to stretch their legs under the open sky while checking out historic prop planes parked right on the tarmac.
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Greater Syracuse Sports Hall Of Fame5885 Circle Dr E
Cicero, NY
Anglers and hikers heading toward nearby Oneida Lake usually stop by the Driver's Village hallway displays in Cicero to see how local legends conquered everything from regional lacrosse fields to winter Olympic tracks.
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Manlius Historical Society109 Pleasant St
Manlius, NY
+13156826660
Trek the trail running along Limestone Creek to check out the preserved 1820s outdoor pioneer chimney and historic cottage grounds.
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Little Ray's Nature Center
1 Destiny USA Dr
Syracuse, NY
+13153359032
Outdoor enthusiasts get face-to-face with rescued pythons, giant tortoises, and alligators through hands-on wildlife encounters.
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(7.5 out of 10)Syracuse Pedal Tours319 N Clinton St
Syracuse, NY
+13154209640
Riders power a 15-person open-air bike through downtown streets, catching the breeze and sunshine while grabbing cold drinks at local craft breweries.
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Four Seasons Golf & Ski Ctr
8012 E Genesee St
Fayetteville, NY
(315) 637-9023
Fairfield Inn
6611 Old Collamer Rd
East Syracuse, NY
(315) 432-9333
Marriott Hotels & Resorts
6420 Yorktown Cir
East Syracuse, NY
(315) 432-8330
Club Hotel By Doubletree
6701 Buckley Rd
Syracuse, NY
(315) 457-4000
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