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Drone shot overlooking the City of Â黨ӰÊÓ and Â黨ӰÊÓ.

Living in Central New York

Our campus overlooks the City of Â黨ӰÊÓ in the heart of New York state. Discover amazing restaurants, historic architecture, nature and wildlife, the Finger Lakes, the Great Lakes and much more.

Things To Do in Â黨ӰÊÓ and Central New York

Â黨ӰÊÓ Mets baseball game in the evening.

Â黨ӰÊÓ experiences all four seasons, providing year-round activities and entertainment. Whether exploring performance venues and sporting events or enjoying outdoor spaces and wildlife centers, the area offers activities and cultural experiences for everyone.

Stats and Facts

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Outdoor Seasons in Central New York.
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Most Populous City in New York State.
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State and County Parks in the Central New York Region.
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Museums and Historical Sites in the Central New York Region.
Photo gallary in the Everson Museum in Downtown Â黨ӰÊÓ.

Arts and Entertainment

Â黨ӰÊÓ thrives as a regional entertainment hub, boasting museums, art galleries, performance venues and an array of annual events. Some favorites among our students are cultural and music festivals like Taste of Â黨ӰÊÓ, Winterfest, Polish Fest, Greek Fest, NY State Blues Fest, the AmeriCU Â黨ӰÊÓ Arts and Crafts Festival and the Great New York State Fair.

Exterior of the Salt City Market.

Dining

Â黨ӰÊÓ has a diverse culinary scene with global flavors. Neighborhoods offer tastes from Poland, Greece, Thailand, Mexico and beyond. Â黨ӰÊÓ also has the Salt City Market, which serves as a cultural hub, showcasing dishes from around the world, including Ethiopian, Jamaican, Middle Eastern, Southern soul foods, and more.

Two students are sitting at a table and talking.

Shopping

Â黨ӰÊÓ is home to the eighth largest mall in America, Destiny USA, that sports familiar storefronts and a wing of discount outlet stores. If you step off campus or take a short trip downtown, you’ll find a wide variety of local boutiques and shops. Close to campus, you’ll also find supermarkets, small grocers and international food markets.

Students horseback riding.

Outdoor Activities

More than 170 parks and natural areas surround Â黨ӰÊÓ. For those who want to escape into nature, the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park is just a two-hour drive northeast, and the Catskill Mountains are less than two hours southeast. And throughout the region, residents can enjoy outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, ice skating, swimming, apple picking, rafting, biking, camping and horseback riding.

Additional Areas to Explore

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Outdoor Activities

No matter the season, my friends and I are always doing stuff outdoors. Some of my best memories at Â黨ӰÊÓ have been made skiing at  Song Mountain, hiking at Green Lakes and having picnics in Thornden Park.

Gina Bouza '22 Architecture B.Arch. School of Architecture
People walking on a nature trail at Green Lakes State Park.

Outdoor Activities Organized by Â黨ӰÊÓ

offers exciting ways for students, faculty and staff to enjoy outdoor recreation activities in all seasons. Discover trips, the , and more.

Students white water rafting.

Day Trips

Whether it’s swimming in the gorges in , exploring the lakeside shops in , visiting the Baseball Hall of Fame in , or going to , Â黨ӰÊÓ is surrounded by vibrant towns and tourist destinations that are perfect for a day trip.

Carpenter Falls Waterfall in New York State.

Getting Around

There are many ways to get out and explore Â黨ӰÊÓ. Many of the spots popular with students—including parks, restaurants and shops—are just a short walk or bike ride away from campus.

The campus shuttle has direct routes to Destiny USA, Tops Supermarket, Target and the downtown area.

Taxis and major rideshare companies operate in and around the city.

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A Cuse trolley bus sitting outside a building on Â黨ӰÊÓ's campus.
People looking at an elephant at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Â黨ӰÊÓ, New York.
The Landmark Theatre in Downtown Â黨ӰÊÓ.
Fair Haven Beach State Park.