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Family Fun in Central New York
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> Ride a balloon over the Syracuse or Utica countryside
6287 Haslauer Road, Munnsville, NY 13409
Fly high above the beautiful cities of Utica and Syracuse with Airborne Adventures and view Central New York’s scenic landscapes and lakes.
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> See All Things Oz at the Wizard of Oz Museum in Chittenango
219 Genesee St, Chittenango, NY
The museum is home to thousands of pieces of memorabilia and collectibles related to the popular MGM movie, "The Wizard of Oz"
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> Greet the Friendly Animals at Animal Adventure Park
85 Martin Hill Road, Harpursville, NY 13787
Just 15 minutes outside of Binghamton, this interactive educational animal park boasts more than 250 animals, representing more than 100 species.
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> Stop by the APEX Entertainment Center
9090 Destiny USA Dr, Syracuse, NY 13204
This one-of-its-kind venue in Central New features 24 lanes of state-of-the art bowling, a full-service restaurant, two high energy bars, billiards, darts, bocce ball, arcade and a private event space.
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> Aqua Vino Restaurant & Bar
16 Harbor Lock Road E., Utica, NY 13502
Located right on the Erie Canal in downtown Utica, this American-Italian restaurant creates its dishes with beef and produce from its own farm.
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> Aquatic World of North Syracuse
114 Kreischer Rd, Syracuse, NY 13212
A Diving School near Syracuse, Aquatic World has been training divers for more than 40 years ..
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> Balloon Rides Over Syracuse
277 Salt Springs Street, Fayetteville, NY 13066
Peaceful, serene and at one with Nature, the experience of a hot air balloon ride is a one-of-a-kind adventure.
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> Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards
2708 Lords Hill Road, Lafayette, NY 13084
The B&S Apple Hill campus has a general store, bakery, café, tavern & tasting room for sampling cider, spirits & wine made from its own 1911 Distillery.
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> Beaver Lake habitats create the possibility of seeing more than 200 species of birds
8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
The more than nine miles of maintained walking trails provides a rich mix of habitats with the possibility of seeing more than 200 species of birds and more than 800 varieties of plants.
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> Betty & Wilber Davis State Park
Davis Road, Worcester, NY 12197
Perched atop a hill, Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park provides spectacular views to the south and west and is bedecked with a forest of hardwoods, areas of conifer plantation, gently rolling meadowlands and two ponds.
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> Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park
60 Morgan Road, Binghamton, NY 13903
Founded in 1875, the Binghamton Zoo, formerly known as Ross Park Zoo, is the fifth oldest zoo in the country.
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> Black River Feeder Canal Trail
Erwin Park, Erwin Parkway, Boonville, NY 13309
This remote and scenic trail travels through woods and fields along the towpath that follows the Black River Feeder Canal.
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> Bowman Lake State Park
745 Bliven Sherman Road, Oxford, NY 13830
Bowman Lake features a sandy beach and shady campsites for both tents and trailers, rustic cabins, a nature center and more...
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> Bowman Lake State Park Loves Winter
745 Bliven Sherman Road, Oxford, NY 13830
Winter at Bowman Lake offers snowmobilers and cross-country skiers outstanding scenery on 13 miles of designated trails...
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> Butternut Creek Golf Course
5050 Jamesville Road, Jamesville, NY 13078
The First Tee Syracuse Golf Complex at Butternut Creek is open to the public and the course includes a driving range
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> Camillus Erie Canal Park Trail/Jordan Canal Park Trail
5750 Devoe Rd, Camillus, NY 13031
Camillus Erie Canal Park is nestled between Nine Mile Creek and a wooded hillside near Camillus.
