Central New York is quite the interesting place. From our snowfall, to our large grocery stores and malls, we’re pretty set. We’re big basketball lovers, and are always proud to represent our Syracuse Orange.

1. Snow

CNY’s average snowfall is about 116 inches per year. Snow Days and hot chocolate is always a must for our winter months. Although we enjoy our days off, shoveling and snow blowing inches of snow in the cold isn’t that fun!

2. Wegmans

Wegmans, ah, the god of supermarkets. Wegmans always has everything you need, and it's all locally grown. The meat, fruits, and vegetables, are fresh and well trusted. They also have an amazing bakery!

3. Basketball

Our Syracuse Orange basketball is something we take seriously. The dome, and bars are always packed with orange on our game days. Go ‘Cuse!

4. ‘No, I’m not from New York City’

While traveling, you often get asked where you're from. When we tell others, “New York,” they somehow hear, “New York City.” There's a lot of rural and suburban areas up here. We’re not New York City!

5. Lights on the Lake

Lights on the Lake is a CNY tradition, every year around Christmas, Onondaga Lake Park trails are filled with miles of Christmas lights. It's always a beautiful and fun family night around the holidays.

6. State Fair

Even when it’s hot and sticky in late August, we always have an annual trip to the Great New York State Fair. Rather it’s for the rides, food, concerts, or just a day out, the fair is always a must.

7. Destiny USA

Destiny USA is the sixth largest mall in the U.S. It has the best restaurants, clothing stores, and many fun attractions. You can never get bored there! Looking for something fun to do? Destiny USA it is!

8. Dinosaur BBQ and Heid’s

Dinosaur BBQ is one of the most popular restaurants in Central New York, originating in Syracuse, it’s spread to other parts of New York. No barbecue it's like Dinosaur! All hot dog lovers go to Heid’s during the summer. Never will you ever find a hot dog or coney like you do at Heid’s!

9. Onondaga

Onondaga Park is a place where most children in CNY spend their time. From the skate park, to the gigantic playground and bike/ walking trails, there's nothing that will leave you bored on the Lake!

10. Apple Picking

Apple picking is always a fall tradition in CNY. There's plenty of apple orchards around here, and the apples don't taste the same anywhere else. Nothing like a fresh apple in the fall from your favorite orchard!