A lot of interesting exhibits, can learn a lot here +;imagine what hard labor felt like im the…read moreworst conditions. Don't expect TOO much- its free but appreciate the donators. Kid sitting at counter kinda rude; maybe they were just having a bad day.

The Salt Museum is pretty cool to spend anywhere from 10-30 minutes. It's free (they also accept…read moredonations), and surrounded by a park, nice waterfront, bike path, and near a free public parking lot, so why not check it out? The staff was friendly. The history and exhibits were neat too. Definitely a little dark and "divey" as one reviewer wrote, but a unique piece of local history nonetheless. There is also a free electric car charging station near the park office building, but no restroom in the museum.

This was our first experience here, and it was a positive one. First, check Groupon for discounts…read more We found a great deal that was a significant discount from standard entry cost. The theater shows are... okay. Our kids weren't that impressed. If included in your ticket price (ours were, via the Groupon) it's fun to see, but I wouldn't pay extra for them. There is a lot of hands-on / interactive activities, which was well-received. However there is still a lot of empty floor space, which seems it could benefit from more exhibits or interactive displays. Maybe one day. Overall, if passing through, or visiting Syracuse, it's a great place to pass at least half a day (with kids; without kids it's not that interesting).

Great experience at the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology. We went on a Sunday…read moreand it was not crowded, which made it easy to walk around and enjoy the exhibits at our own pace. There are a lot of informative and interactive areas, including exhibits on memory, energy, plate tectonics, Earth science, the geodynamo, chip chemistry, and the Micron memory megafab. I especially liked that the museum had enough depth for adults to actually learn something, while still being very kid-friendly with hands-on displays and play areas for younger children. My only small gripe is that a few of the exhibits and interactive devices felt older or worn, and some were not fully functional during our visit. Given the age of the museum and how much hands-on use these exhibits probably get from younger visitors, it is understandable. Hopefully they continue repairing and refreshing them, because the museum itself is definitely worth supporting and revisiting. The building itself is also pretty cool, with a historic exterior and a spacious multi-level layout inside. Overall, this is a great educational stop for families, kids, and adults who enjoy science, technology, and learning something new. Highly recommended.

We've had a wonderful experience every time we've gone to Woznica Orchards. Their team puts a lot…read moreof love & heart into the produce they grow which you can taste in every bite of what you bring home. They're always kind & accommodating so never be afraid to reach out or ask the team questions. This still- let's say young- orchard still packs an awesome punch of having space to have fun, pick some delicious apples & appreciate nature comfortably

If you're looking for a no fuss and no frills apple picking experience, this is a hidden gem! Some…read moreof the other orchards get super hectic in Autumn. This orchard is small, a single acre with a couple rows of trees for picking at a time. Just that and a farm stand, but the owners (and their parents) are at the entrance every weekend and will greet you warmly. The fruit is low to the ground, so kiddos can easily pick it. It's not too crowded, and very mellow, laid-back vibes. I came when honeycrisp apples were ripe, and let me tell you, these were some of the BEST apples I have eaten. They're only open on weekends. This season, they've also started to team up and do some events with other businesses like coffee trucks. Very cool, worth checking out!

This is my 3rd time visiting. I love going to Crazy Daisies!…read more I had the hot honey pizza with goat cheese, pepperoni, and arugula. It was divine. I will dream about that pizza! I've also had their cowboy burger before and enjoyed it. They have gluten free pizza and gluten free buns too. This time I had a lime, basil, honey, ginger mocktail. It tasted like lime only. I was not impressed. It was like eating a sour candy. Not sweet and the other flavors were lost to the lime. My friend had the elderberry chamomile drink and her drink was lime forward and disappointing also. I've had cocktail flights and loved them. This time was a miss. Their flowers are beautiful and they have fun plants and hanging baskets that you don't see often. Will come back!!

We have been to Crazy Daisy's a few times in the past. Love the country atmosphere with the…read morebeautiful views. Today we went specifically to listen to the Sunday afternoon live music (11am-2pm) and grab a bite to eat. Upon our arrival we found all the porch seating was occupied so we decided to grab an outdoor picnic table. After about 15 minutes sitting in today's sun we decided to leave as it was much to hot be able to eat / drink outside in this sun. Oh well maybe next time !! Not sure why the open area with picnic tables wouldn't have umbrellas.

After touring the nearby Stickley factory we drove a few miles to the Fayetteville library where…read morethis gem of a museum is located on the second floor. This used to be the factory years ago. The library on the first floor is hands down the best furnished library we've been in since it was all Stickley furniture! The museum is small but well done with good displays. The curator Amanda was very helpful and enthusiastic. We learned a lot on top of the tour we just did. Highly recommend but check the days and hours that the museum is open since they are limited.

We planned to tour the Stickley Museum as an add-on rather than a focal point of our family's…read morevacation itinerary, but it turned out to be the highlight of our trip! In fact, we enjoyed it so much, we were surprised we stayed so long! And, we hope to return! I must say that our enjoyment was mainly due to the personableness and knowledgeability of the director and curator, Amanda Clifford, who communicated effectively from day one; that is, the day I emailed before the trip, and that's out of the country since we're not even Americans! We're Canadians and we're antique furniture artisans. Amanda was so attuned to our passions--perhaps sharing them even--that the three of us covered a lot of territory together at once. We felt like the tour was a real treat, being able to discourse deeply over the mechanics, aesthetics, history, sentimental values plus the current appreciation of antique furniture. We discussed the variety of woods, the types of structural techniques, the idiosyncrasy per Stickley brother, and enjoyed listening to all the fascinating stories behind specific pieces, time periods, and personalities. The visit really adds meaning to our own work! Moreover, the museum is situated above a lovely public library, which kept our kids, who preferred to do something other than to study old furniture, busy with computers and books while my husband and I toured the floor above. The librarians were friendly and accommodating. Even more, every space in that building, including the washrooms, seems to be furnished with prized pieces of Stickley antiques! The venue, including its outdoor garden and indoor cafe, has a wonderful atmosphere all around! While explaining some of the history of the Stickley company, Amanda ended up also covering information on Fayetteville, a quaint, history-preserving community, plus other cities and regions in the state of New York. Every question we asked her--be it regarding furniture, geography, history, or just plan tourist-related interests--was answered with expertise, courtesy, and thoughtfulness. Thank you, Amanda, for making the tour a thorough pleasure! We hope to return in the near future for a visit to the Stickley factory in nearby Manlius, NY, too! ------------------------------- People may not realize this as personally until they visit a museum like this one, but the pieces of wood we use as furniture in our homes are items we live with day and out, and throughout history. How we make them, use them, decorate with them, choose them, maintain them, and value them speaks a great deal about the culture from which we come and about the characters who own them. This is what makes furniture both pragmatic and personal, functional and fascinating, and why so much of ourselves as human beings is invested into antiques; hence, making a visit to the Stickley Museum so significant. (Written by the owner of "Olden Wood Revivals", a co. of artisans who specialize in restoring antique furniture in Northumberland County, Ont., Canada)

Good amount of vendors, artisans, food trucks and more for Syracuse Art Festival! Jewelry,…read morepaintings, eclectic lamps and furniture and so much more. We passed a bag pipe performance and other musical entertainment throughout the festival.

Beautiful day to take in some interesting and beautiful Arts & Crafts in downtown Syracuse. This…read moreannual event draws large crowds and features several vendors and food trucks. Definitely worth checking out.

What an incredible museum!…read more If you know me, you know I have a deep love of historic architecture. Now I've seen my fair share of octagon houses - and often being volunteer-run historic sites or restrictive museums, it isn't too often I get the chance to get a complete top-to-bottom tour. However, we happened to be in the right place at the right time for the Wilcox Octagon House Museum! This place is only open on select Sundays throughout the year, all of which can be found on their website. This place is entirely volunteer-run, and the women we met who gave us a tour of the site were incredibly knowledgeable, not only about the site itself but about the intriguing things going on in the world throughout the house's lifetime. We started on the bottom floor and learned about the structure itself, and all of the changes it went through as it changed ownership from its original builders, the Wilcox's. It was very interesting to see how at one point the house had been turned into a duplex, had a remodeled 1940's kitchen, and the unique and oddly-shaped closets. My favorite fun-fact was that the house was so highly taxed when it was constructed because each room - including the tiny closets throughout the house - was taken into consideration when being taxed. As we moved throughout the house, we were able to see the super-cool wine cellar in the basement, original kitchen, plus the top floor and the gorgeous windowed overlook with an amazing view of the surrounding town of Camillus. The volunteers were very informative and friendly, and understanding of the fact that we were kind of in a rush, only because we had plans to catch a boat ride at another museum a short drive away. I am so grateful that they were incredibly accommodating of us! In short, this was an incredibly cool place to experience, and I absolutely recommend coming here if you happen to be looking for something to do on a lazy sunday. A historic home like this is truly a treasure and it always feels good to support small volunteer-run historical such as this.

Great selection of pumpkins at a great price! Fun hayride. My favorite pumpkin patch!!read more

We are looking for a pumpkin patch that we can bring our kids to. This one was ok, but there were…read morealmost no pumpkins and it is a very very small place. The pumpkins they did have were not great and were very expensive. I was also hoping for some sort of baked goods to be available. We left and are on to the next pumpkin patch to review.