Guide to East Syracuse Sightseeing

Visit the Village of East Syracuse when sightseeing in East Syracuse. Following the growth of the railroad line, what is now known as the Village of East Syracuse was incorporated in 1881, with a population of 1,099 residents. Now with a population of approximately 3,300, the Village of East Syracuse is a place where you'll find small-town friendliness and courtesy.

Along with historical Village of East Syracuse, visit attractions in other parts of Syracuse, including the Rosamund Gifford Zoo. Take a walk on the wild side on the zoo's 1/2 mile Wildlife Trail and see 63 animals of 20 different species, view many kinds of aquatic birds that live in a pond, go to the Social and Rainforest Area to see all kinds of exotic animals including swinging primates, and feel free to hold sheep's wool in your hands or pet the goats! All these animals and more reside at the zoo, and you will be thrilled when you visit. At this interactive zoo, children and adults are able to touch some of the animals, so the Rosamund Gifford Zoo is perfect for anyone, especially families with children.

If you're interested in art, visit The Museum of Science and Technology, an interactive museum for all ages. Not only can you enjoy a movie at the IMAX Theater, but you can also practice your hunting abilities at the Great CNY Treasure Hunt. Visit the "Strange Matter" exhibit, and learn interesting scientific facts!

Top off your sightseeing by visiting the Cedarvale Maple Syrup Company to learn how the factory produces maple syrup from the tapping to the sugaring with plastic tubing, sap collection, using the traditional wood fired evaporator, filtering, and packing. During the tour, you'll also learn fun facts about syrup that you probably haven't heard before such as the fact that syrup must be 66% sugar to meet United States federal standards. And don't forget to get your own container of Cedarvale Maple Syrup after your tour, in the factory's gift shop.

For many sightseeing adventures and activities where you will have fun while you experience and learn about new things, visit East Syracuse as well as attractions in other parts of Syracuse. Bring yourself or your family, and enjoy all the fun attractions and activities in Syracuse, New York.