From the Erie Canal Museum’s Gingerbread Gallery (Nov. 22-Jan. 12) to the Everson Museum of Art’s Festival of Trees & Light (Dec. 5-15) to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s Holiday Nights (Fridays and Saturdays in December), Syracuse has so much to offer during the holiday season. Here are a few other places you should visit while you’re in town:
Sports and Recreation
Central Rock Gym
Do you need a place where your kids can release some of their pent-up energy? Look no further than Central Rock Gym! As you may have already guessed, the gym specializes in rock climbing—or you can sign up your child or teen for one of its (many) youth programs.
Where: 600 N. Franklin St.
More information: centralrockgym.com/Syracuse.
Clinton Square Ice Rink
Now one of Syracuse’s most popular winter attractions, the Clinton Square Ice Rink is open daily from Nov. 29 until March 1 (weather permitting, of course). During the holiday season, you can even skate with the city’s Christmas tree as your backdrop!
Where: 2 S. Clinton St.
More information: syr.gov/Venues.
Syracuse Crunch
The city’s American Hockey League team is back for its 31st season. Families have until mid-April to catch a game—the schedule features a variety of themed nights and giveaways.
Where: Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial, 515 Montgomery St.
More information: syracusecrunch.com.
Museums
Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST)
Located in the heart of Armory Square, the MOST has been teaching visitors about science and technology for more than four decades. And with 35,000 square feet of exhibits, plus six daily screening in the state-of-the-art National Grid ExploraDome, there is certainly a lot to see and do.
Where: 500 S. Franklin St.
More information: most.org.
Entertainment
Destiny USA
Destiny USA is home to retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues, many of which are family-friendly, like 5 Wits, Apex Entertainment, Billy Beez, Get Air, Little Ray’s Nature Centre, and WonderWorks. You can easily spend the entire day there!
Where: 1 Destiny USA Drive.
More information: destinyusa.com.
Other family-friendly attractions in Syracuse include: Camp Candle Bar; Landmark Theatre; Onondaga Historical Museum; Redhouse Arts Center; Salt City Market; and Syracuse Stage.
