Onondaga County

New York

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Popular cities in Onondaga County

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Syracuse
Known for Shopping, Universities and Sports
This city in Central New York’s Finger Lakes region offers college sports, summer sunshine and plentiful winter snow for year-round indoor and outdoor activities.

Reasons to visit

  • Syracuse University
  • New York State Fairgrounds
  • Destiny USA
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Skaneateles
Known for Spas, Lakes and Luxury
Get away to quaint Skaneateles! Enjoy the lake views, spas and festivals.

Reasons to visit

  • Anyela's Vineyards
  • Clift Park
  • Shotwell Memorial Park
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Liverpool
Known for Friendly people, Shopping and Dining
Robust and interesting local history as well as stunning natural beauty set Liverpool apart as one of the must-visit destinations of the Syracuse area.

Reasons to visit

  • Onondaga Lake Park
  • Sainte Marie among the Iroquois
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Baldwinsville
Known for Festivals, Small town and Zoo
Quaint Baldwinsville awaits: its zoo, wildlife, riverfront and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Beaver Lake Nature Center
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LaFayette
Head to Otisco Lake and JMA Wireless Dome—just two of the sights around LaFayette.
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East Syracuse
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Family-friendly
East Syracuse is calling! Discover its university life, dining, festivals and more.
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Syracuse University

9.2/10 (2,107 reviews)
Walk around the campus of Syracuse University, a top university in Syracuse. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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