Media Contact:

Danica Bryant
Communications Manager DBryant@VisitSyracuse.org

Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau
572 South Salina St.
Syracuse, NY 13202

Phone: (315) 470-1910
Toll Free: (800) 234-4797
Fax: (315) 471-8545

Story Ideas

  • Skaneateles. Why is this village called a “Stress-Free Zone”? And just how do you
    pronounce its name?
     
  • Historical Preservation. 1800s buildings + far-sighted businesses = adaptive reuse. Armory Square, Hanover Square, Franklin Square... these former abandoned warehouse and industrial sectors downtown are now thriving retail, residential, and entertainment districts.
     
  • Personalities. Who is the man behind the largest free jazz festival in the Northeast? Why did Kevin Bacon (and his brother) agree to play at the Taste of Syracuse? What is the international equestrian competition that a local businessman founded in Syracuse? Talk to the larger-than-life people behind Syracuse’s biggest events.
     
  • Got milk? There’s plenty in the Great New York State Fair’s annual top-secret Butter Sculpture.
     
  • Need speed? The Syracuse Nationals brings together 6,500 classic cars and more than 75,000 participants from 40 states and all over Canada, making it the largest event of its type on the East Coast.
     
  • The Erie Canal sparked Syracuse’s population growth from 600 in 1820 to 22,127 in 1850! Today, the canal’s legacy remains in our architecture, cityscapes and even recreation. Bike across the state on the mules’ old towpaths or cruise the canal in a chartered vessel.
     
  • Pass the salt. Get shakin’ in the Salt City’s Salt Museum.
     
  • Local foods. You’ll want to try salt potatoes and “coneys”.
     
  • No-guilt turkey. Through the elimination of antibiotics and hormones, the introduction of a vegetarian diet, and animal-friendly husbandry practices, Plainville Turkey Farms produces turkey that is extremely tasty, tender, and among the healthiest foods available. Plus, Plainville Farms uses 100% wind power.
     
  • Apple-picking on steroids. Fall family-friendly fun at Beak and Skiff Apple Farms. Agribusiness at its best-run—and most fun.

  • More great story ideas! Green Shopping, Art Galleries, Ernie Davis, BBQ Diets and more! Click here!
  • Great outdoors. Click here to learn about four Syracuse area parks that will bring out the outdoors in you!
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