Want ice- cream, go here to The ice cream Stand across from the historic trail monument and fountain in downtown Syracuse. Meet the charming owner Amanda ( see pix) and choose from a variety of ice cream floats with great local brand sodas, a selection of hard ice creams or soft twist with toppings. It is a corner store with entrances on two sides, a few bright outside chairs, and even a small child size table and chairs inside along with seating , tables and an accessible bathroom for customers. Tip here be carful of GPS map as it can send you on a long walking tour instead of a place a few blocks down. Another tip, hungry stop by Kofta for a burger Potato wedges or a strawberry salad and take a photo op by there deco sign inside. read more