Green Beer Sunday – A Syracuse Tradition
Green Beer Sunday is the official start of the St. Patrick's Day season in Syracuse, NY. Founded by Peter Coleman and held at his Irish pub in Tipperary Hill. Starting with a parade, followed by hours of drinking green drinks…
The Newport Mansions at Christmas
The famous Newport mansions in Rhode Island are a wonder to visit around the holidays. Decked out in decorations for Christmas with winter discounted tickets, what's stopping you?
Christmas in Syracuse
Post originally published on December 7, 2017. Updated and republished on December 7, 2018. Christmas season is definitely one of the best times in the year. A time to be home with friends and family and celebrating with decorations and…
31 Christmas Movies to Fuel Your Wanderlust
While you're spending the holidays at home with your family, dreaming about your next vacation, check out this list of 31 Christmas movies to fuel your wanderlust!
Syracuse Gets Spooky: The Best Haunted Houses in CNY
It’s no secret that fall is my favorite season in central New York, and probably why I love living here so much. In addition to the beautiful fall foliage, apple picking, craft fairs, and fall festivals, there are so many…
Exploring the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
New York State is home to so many landmarks- both historical and natural. It’s more than just the biggest city in the US and it’s the reason I love living here. One of my favorite regions in New York has…
A Classic Christmas in New York City
Ahhhh Christmas in New York City. It doesn’t get much more iconic than that. From the lighting of the tree in Rockefeller Center to the appearance in so many Christmas movies to the dropping of the ball on New Year’s…
Visiting Salem on Halloween Weekend: The Good & The Bad
One of the top items on my bucket list for years has been to visit Salem, Massachusetts, particularly around Halloween. I’m a HUGE fan of the movie Hocus Pocus (I mean, who isn’t?), loved The Crucible, and find the history…
Life Along the Lake – A Liverpool Bucket List
It’s time for another Central New York highlight; this time we’re looking at Liverpool. Frankly, Liverpool is my favorite suburb of Syracuse because of how much it has to offer. So, I’ve put together a fun bucket list of all of…
Wild About Westcott Street
While not the biggest festival in Syracuse, West Street Cultural Fair is definitely one of the best! Full of music and dance performances, great food, loads of culture, and arts & crafts, this is a truly special event that shouldn't…
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