Great family activity close to downtown Syracuse. We had fun on the evening before our daughter's…read morewedding, perfect place for a large group. Tickets were purchased ahead and digital, paying for parking onsite. Easy walk from parking to the stadium.

Had a fan experience set up for over a mouth got to park and nothing was set up told me to be there…read moreat 530 a good hour after all the thing I was supposed to do where done only thing I got that was promised was a food voucher for crappy cold hot dog and a drink and 4 tickets

I was not expecting to stop here and find this the other day on my way to Chicago from Boston. I…read morehad to go to the bathroom, saw the sign for the boxing hall of fame from the highway, and said bingo. I have been boxing the last decade, so obviously I had to see the OG ring from Madison square garden. It's a small museum that you'll go through quickly, but man is it cool to see.

I'll just get this part out of the way: I'm not a fan of boxing (nor do I hate it), as in I just…read moredon't follow it like some people do. I know there will be a lot of people who would appreciate the museum, and since I was in the area at the time, I figure - why not visit? Yes, it's definitely the Int'l Boxing Hall of Fame and I'm surprised they don't have (+ Museum) attached at the end! It is actually two parts: one big building which has the gift shop and the old Madison Square Garden boxing rink (which was donated to the place in 2000s). The smaller building houses three rooms, one mostly focused on the Hall of Fame inductees, plus some cool, very retro memorabilia such as old books from the 19th century about boxing. It's interesting to know that boxing has been around for centuries and somehow someone was taking notes and records on who were the greats during the older times. I've heard of all the boxers that everyone else has heard of, like Mike Tyson, George Foreman, Evander Holyfield and a couple others. Of course, they're all enshrined. Even Sylvester Stallone, who wasn't really a pro boxer - just helped popularize it - is in the Hall of Fame! The other two rooms have memorabilia dating back to at least 1900. Lots of cool retro posters, bronze fists that are meant to look like other boxers, etc. A different but great experience, regardless of how much you care about boxing. Apparently the greats think it's a big deal...Tyson and Stallone have both been here!

Still love this place. Came 2/25/2023 with several friends who had never been…read more It was a moving experience and sparked very good conversations while there. Come with an open heart and mind and you will leave humbled and inspired. Visited the gift shop on the way out and purchased several things and added $20 to my total as an added donation. Cannot recommend enough.

Very informative; knowledgeable staff, interesting artifacts, information videos, children's…read moreactivities etc.

This is such a unique and cool park! It's about a half an hour drive from Syracuse, in Cazenovia,…read morewhich is a super cute town with lots of nice small businesses to explore. This place is the ultimate solution if you kinda feel like going to a museum but also want to be outdoors and go to the park, and can't choose. The park itself is stunning. It's an outdoor art park that has sculptures spread out around the grounds. There are multiple trails, some gravel and some grass. Some truly stunning views, with the lake visible in the distance at some high points. You'll wander through fields and woods and hills and happen upon other-wordly shapes and statues. The pieces are spread out, but not so much that you get overly tired hunting for them. Some are in clusters, but every now and then you'll just happen upon another one. Stumbling on another sculpture kind of makes you feel like an archaeologist or explorer uncovering ruins of ancient civilizations. It's got a very ethereal feeling. My favorite sculpture was giant metal flowers that kind of looked like a gate, but there were a lot of cool figures in different styles and mediums. The only downside I saw was that the paper maps available at the entrance had a QR code with more info about the artists and art, but I didn't see any paper or sign descriptions anywhere, which I thought would be helpful for folks who don't have phones or always run out of their data halfway through the month (guilty.) I understand that perhaps pieces change often, but it still would be nice to have more options for deeper context. Nonetheless, it was still super fun to wander and gander. I came early on a weekend morning and there was another car or two, but mostly the park seemed empty and it was extremely serene. Love it, wish it was closer. If I lived down the road I'd probably be here every day.

Beautiful hidden gem less than 30 minutes from Syracuse! Over 4 miles worth of trails to discover,…read moreand 1.4 miles of artistic sculptures. Very easy terrain suitable for all ages. The max elevation gain is only 141 feet. Lots of fun sculptures to discover, public restrooms (although Porta potties), picnic tables for dining and more.

Such a cute venue. Our family had an event there after a funeral. The food was amazing and everyone…read morewas friendly. Great event space and bar area.

Great Ash Wednesday Fish Fry! Polish beer on tap and a full bar make this a fabulous place to eat…read more Food came out quickly, hit and delicious. Great service, too.

This is such a great venue. It seats fewer people than say the Landmark but the seats are more…read morecomfortable. We saw Joe Turner's Come and Gone which was very well presented. The story line was easy to follow and the actors were spectacular. Parking is available off street or across the street at the Phoebe's lot for a fee. There is a concession stand and bar inside that offers candy, snacks, coffee, and alcoholic drinks (even a special creation for whatever play is showing). There are also memberships offered if you think you'll go to multiple shows. A great experience! I hope to return soon!

Had my first visit to Syracuse Stage last night to see the Jason Alexander directed Last Five…read moreYears! This review is for the venue/theatre itself and not the show. As a regular theatre-goer here in Rochester, I was SUPER excited to finally check out Syracuse Stage. They do co-productions with our LORT theatre Geva, and I have heard great things. The venue itself is classy, well maintained, with reasonable prices on everything from snacks to wine to tickets. Every staff member I interacted with was SO friendly. Special shoutout to the AMAZING box office staff! I had a conflict come up for my original show date and they exchanged me into a new date - no questions asked. At many theatre's, you have to pay an exchange fee or exchanges are only allowed for subscribers. That kind of accommodation will keep me coming back the next time they are doing a can't miss show (helllllo Amadeus next season!) Thank you to them for being so helpful and easy to work with! Even though the show I saw was not my cup of tea, I look forward to coming back and deeply appreciate them bringing high level talent to the upstate/central NY area. We are SO lucky to have a rich theatre scene, and Syracuse Stage is worth the special trip up from Rochester if there's something you're keen on seeing!

Taste of Syracuse remains a great Syracuse event. There's always been vendors who give tiny samples…read moreand others who give super generous ones, you just have to take your chances (or spy on social media or other people's orders) to decide whether the portion is worth it. My usual routine is to go right at opening and beat the larger crowds, but this year I went in the evening on Saturday. Some streets had WAAYYYY more congestion than others and it was hard to move -- made even more difficult by the occasional person who had obviously been visiting the beer tent and had trouble walking straight. That aside, most lines moved pretty quickly, and was still able to get like 7-10 samples in the hour or so I was there. Standouts for me this year were the mango cheesecake loompya at Oompa Loompyas and the crab rangoon at Vietnamese Noodle House, but there were lots of tasty things. This festival is always a great way to check out brand new businesses making their debut in the CNY food scene, along with hitting up an old favorite or two.

Taste of Syracuse still rings first place for me of best festivals in syracuse. As prices get…read morehigher and higher at other festivals, Taste still is low at $2 a sample. I really appreciate this, as it lets me taste multiple stands and then buy thier full sized meals or snacks for my favorites. This year I was really in love with the shrimp bruschetta from Bold Coast Lobster, but there were several fantastic options. Most lines move pretty quickly which I also appreciate. F.T. Chen bringing in authentic chinese street food was also a huge hit for my group, as we are all foodies loving to try other cultural foods. We got the grilled squid on a stick and were very happy about that. Always get there early, to keep lines smaller. Also, always remember sunscreen.. its something we always seem to forget and the sun can be pretty brutal!

FOOD: N/A SERVICE: 5…read moreAMBIANCE: 5 VALUE: 5 Pineview Run is a private race track in upstate New York. The track is 1.1 mile long with 15 turns and 250+ft of elevation changes. There is a main club house, a few "for rent" garages and a few car condos. They offer track driving experiences, track driving classes, speed & skill camps, club racing and track days. They offer several membership plans and if you are a local car enthusiast, you can get unlimited access. We were there for a driving course taught by Ross Bentley. We enjoyed the course and it sharpened our driving skills on a technical track. They also host various activities (non auto) throughout the year. The owner Todd is very personable and run the facilities very well. Look them up if you are in the area.

TRACK TIME WITH ROSS BENTLEY! 5.0…read more Long story short, this track is amazingly FUN! Reading track maps don't always translate elevation properly. Coming from Calinfornia, I was thinking that Pineview Run would be more similar to other 2-mile tracks like Buttonwillow in Southern California or Thunderhill West in Northern California. I was wrong. The long story... When we heard that the very popular and highly respected Ross Bentley, former racer, coach, PodCaster and author was hosting a driving event, "Speed Secrets Academy" for advanced track drivers, my husband and I signed up without hesitation. If you can imagine a classroom filled with racing, track, data analysis, SIM, PodCast and book writing talent, this was that classroom thanks to @rossbentley @gofasternow (Peter Krause), @thatsamsmith Mario, Ian and Josh. Rental cars were available for this event, but we wanted to track our Porsche GT4 RS. We had her transported cross country from California to New York. This is how excited we were to learn from Ross and experience Pineview Run, in pure petrol fashion. My husband and I shared our car, with he in the 3-day class (data included) and me in the 2-day class. The track: Pineview Run is privately owned and is one of the most fun tracks on which I've driven. In the short 2 miles, it had plenty of elevation (which I absolutely loved), hair pin turns, sweepers and two straightaways, one ending in a steep blind hill! The luscious greenery added to the beauty of this track and allowed for so many visual references. Just don't stare at the blue barn or horses or else you'll drive straight off track. The facilities are well kept and have a lot of natural exposed wood. We rented a garage which looked more like a beautiful horse stable! There are so many great takeaway memories from our time in Syracuse. A few highlights of the Academy was being given a big thumbs up from Peter Krause, meeting our racing idol Ross Bentley and two other amazing lady drivers @vickiwilsonfischer, hanging out with Ian (while getting some SIM time in) and earning the "Be Careful What You Ask For" award. They asked for +3%... I gave them +10% more throttle! So much fun and learning all wrapped up into an experience of a lifetime. See full story on IG: Lady992driver