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The Community Folk Art Gallery is unique for many reasons. While it strives to present the work of African-American artists as well as other under represented ethnic groups in Central New York, it also features a striking common thread among the pieces that are on display. That theme is one of constant struggle against seemingly insurmountable odds that was no doubt the inspiration for many of the art works that are collected here. It's a museum filled with a curious balance of drama and triumph that will prove to be great conversation-starters when you make this museum the site of your romantic date.

Nature and history intertwine to create something special at the Camillus Erie Canal Park. This 300-acre park is located between Albany and Buffalo, at the midpoint of the Erie Canal. The expansive area features seven miles of trails that are used for hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding in the warmer months of the year and snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the winter. Also, don't miss the chance to stop into Sim's Store Museum which is a replica of an actual canal-side store that can be found in the center of the park.

No matter what song they choose, you'll want to sing along with the wide variety of singers who take the stage at the Syracuse's highly popular Singers Karaoke Club. Individuals who live for the spotlight and are inclined to take the stage to sing their favorite tune will be completely in their element at this popular nightlife spot that is a club with a cabaret-style theater. Sure, the level of talent varies from the great to the so-bad-it's-hilarious variety, but the venue's good-time vibe, great people and excellent bar selection all equal great singalong fun, even if you don't know all the words.

Fans of fun and recreation on the water will most definitely want to splash in to Onondaga Lake for some wet and wild fun. This includes fishing, swimming, jet skiing, paddle boating and other water sports. Several seasonal events take place around the lake every year.