The readers have spoken. Thousands voted in the Syracuse New Times’ reader-generated poll, first nominating the top five in each category, then selecting the winners. Here Family Times announces the top vote getters in 40 family-friendly categories of our sister publication’s competition.
Best Birthday Cakes
Wegmans
Best Cupcakes
Wegmans
Best Children’s
Entertainer
Jeff the Magic Man
Best Doughnuts
Just Donuts
Best family
restaurant
Tully’s
Best Kids Eat Free
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Best Frozen Treats
Gannon’s Isle
Best Hot Dogs
Heid’s
Best Kids Party Place
SkyZone
Best Parent’s Escape
Turning Stone Casino
Best Pizza
Twin Trees
Best Apple Picking
Beak & Skiff Apple Orchard
Best Bowling Alley
Flamingo Bowl
Best CNY Playground
Wegmans Playground
Best Corn Maze
Critz Farms
Best Go-Carts
Pole Position Raceway
Best local amusement/ water park
Enchanted Forest Water Safari
Best Movie Drive-In
Midway Drive In
Best Museum
Museum of Science
& Technology (The MOST)
Best Outdoor Trails
Green Lakes State Park
Best Park
Onondaga Lake Park
Best Pumpkin Patch
Tim’s Pumpkin Patch
Best rainy day
destination
Destiny USA
Best Comics Shop
Comix Zone
Best thrift/
consignment
Thrifty Shopper/Rescue Mission
Best Dentist
Dr. Margaret Madonian
Best Doctor
CNY Family Care
Best Pediatrician
Pediatric Associates
Best preschool
program
Gingerbread House
Best Spa
Mirbeau Inn & Spa
Best Summer Camp
Lourdes Camp
Best Not for Profit
Helping Hounds
Best organized
walk / run
Paige’s Butterfly Run
Best after school
program
YMCA
Best Dance Program
Syracuse School of Dance
Best gymnastics
program
CNY Gym Centre
Best radio personality
Ted Long and Amy Robbins, WNTQ-FM 93Q
