Syracuse Social is the best! My partner and I had zero dance experience, and didn't know anyone on…read moreour first day. From the first moment we were impressed with this group. They provide name tags so everyone can get to know one another more easily. The crash course brings you up to speed with no prior knowledge needed. The instructors are skillful and offer great explanations. The founder's (Allison) passion is evident. She makes every effort to ensure the space is safe, welcoming, and fun. The best part is the social dancing afterwards. Everyone is so inclusive and friendly. We have met many friends through this group and now we make it a point to go to every event they're hosting. Join us on the dance floor!

Such a welcoming, fun, and just plain great group of folks. West Coast Swing is such a fun dance,…read moreand this group has given me much-needed community. Allison leads this group with beginners in mind, is conscious of safety and well-being, and is just a fantastic teacher. And the other teachers (such as Mangesh and Moriah) are wonderful too! This group is accessible to EVERYONE--doesn't matter your experience level, your background, etc. This group has changed my life in more ways than one (and that one is I am now addicted to dancing lol) So if you want to build community, meet new people, learn a new skill that you can take anywhere, or just try something new, I highly recommend checking out Syracuse Social.

My wife bought us a Paint and Sip session for my birthday. The studio is spacious with plentiful…read morenatural light. David was a superb and patient instructor. He let us select our images beforehand and had them roughly pencil sketched on the canvases and ready to go when we arrived. This was no simple "paint by numbers" type class. He taught us how to mix our colors and the brush techniques we needed to get the best results for the pictures we had chosen. He even coached us on some alternative/more advanced techniques to create interesting effects to match our source images, such as adding texture/physical depth, and drips/spatters. At no point did we feel rushed and he let us stay until we finished. A really fantastic experience and we hope to do it again! If you're looking to try your hand at painting, this is the place to call.

David was the best teacher. Everyone loved their pet paintings. I have several paintings displayed…read morethat I have done since high-school. My painting of my lab is my favorite. The quality of the materials and the teaching are incomparable. All painting parties are fun. David takes his passion and skills and keeps creating fun. As it should be.. you will be proud of your creation

A special gem of a festival! We're so lucky to have world-class music from amazingly talented and…read morerenowned musicians at a reasonable price right here in Skaneateles / CNY.

My wife and I saw Bela Fleck this year and due to inclement weather, it was moved from the winery…read moreto a nearby high school. It was a seamless transition and the communication was great! The Skan Fest committee seems to be a cohesive team with one objective, bring great music to Skaneateles and the CNY communities.

This is such a fun place! Great for kids and adults. I am artistically challenged but JohnnieLynn…read moremakes painting fun and easy. She is the perfect combination of teacher and artist. I highly recommend the Painting Cafe in Baldwinsville for anyone looking for a relaxing and creative activity for themselves or their kids. Get some friends together and go!

I had a French themed surprise party with about 24 people. JohnnieLynn gave me a couple options…read morethat we could paint to go with our theme. She arrived early with her two helpers to make sure she had time to set up before the guests arrived. She was very patient and knowledgable while trying to teach all of us how to paint our masterpieces. She and her staff were attentive to our needs and made it a fun experience for all. I found that any age from toddlers on up can participate and have fun painting. She even managed to console a 5 year old that was a little upset that her painting wasn't quite coming out like hers and gave her a clean canvas to paint a cat on which is one of her favorite animals and it was all good. We had a great day! Thanks to The Painting Cafe for making this such a fun time

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.

We were visiting our son at Ft. Drum for the weekend and we're looking for things to do. When we…read morestumbled upon Cindy's, we sent a message the night before to see if she had space for a class the next day. Cindy was very responsive and accommodating. Her knowledge, patience and graciousness were very evident. She was warm and inviting and the three of us had a wonderful time. This was the perfect thing to do together. We each got to work on our piece, laugh, gab, and catch up. I would highly recommend this activity. It was a great introduction to stained glass. I would come back in a heartbeat!

It's like a theme park of escape rooms. Visually pleasing. You get a score at the end to compare…read moreyourself to other groups. It takes about 25-30 minutes so shorter than the usual game room. Preferred Drago's Castle to Tomb (FYI Tomb can be scary for children as it is loud and at times dark). My only issue with Drago's is the gears in one puzzle keep falling off the wall so watch your head! Would go again. Would definitely book online before you go or you may have to wait ... and wait

SUPER FUN!!! AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!…read more My family & I came to have our family fun day. We saw 5 Wits & we were like uhh.. escape room? Not sure if its good experience for 10 yrs old child.. but we decided to check it out. We paid & try Dragon. YO. WAIT... we instantly having a FUN! Hands on experience, teamwork, & communicate. I mean, its NOT ESCAPE ROOM, ITS SOLVE TO FIND THE WAY TO WIN. It was so much fun! We ENJOYED A LOT!! After that, we saw our score- 86. That is pretty awesome. Left there & we talked a lot by wanting to try other 3- Space, Tomb, & Espionage. After our dinner & we went back there again... yep, we played other 3!!! We finished all of 4 in one day & it is WORTH OUR MONEY!! Staff is ultimately friendly!!! We continue to talk about them how we can solve & want to beat our scores whenever we visit again. Definitely going to plan to visit back again!

Teresa Vitale is a lovey woman who runs this gallery of beautiful artwork, jewelry, pottery, and…read moreall kinds of amazing locally made hand-crafted artwork. This is a must see gallery that everyone who visits Skaneateles should stop in to see. Teresa is so kind and knowledgeable about all of the pieces in this gallery. Do not overlook this treasured spot!

I have shopped there many times. Whether I need a unique gift or a small hostess gift, they have…read moresomething for every price point. It is surprising to see the artisanship in one off-the-beaten path store. The owner is lovely and knows all of her artists so any questions can be answered. Great any time of year.