Syracuse City Ballet, formerly Upstate NY Ballet, features some of the area's most talented and dedicated performers. The ballet's impressive entertainment schedule keeps the group of producers, choreographers and various other behind-the-scenes personnel busy all year long. Don't miss your chance to see these breathtaking performances for yourself!
Syracuse's Thornden Park offers a little something for everyone. If you are ready to either watch or be a part of the big football game, the park features an impressive multipurpose athletic field that's perfectly suited for football, soccer or lacrosse. There are also four tennis courts and a swimming pool. The smaller kids will love the more traditional swings, slides, seesaws and climbing bars. Or, if you prefer, you can just sit outdoors and admire the beautifully maintained rose garden.
If the saying holds true that everything old is new again, you can wear the proof when you make your selection from the amazing inventory at Boom Babies Vintage Clothing. This highly unique shop features clothes from every era imaginable. Find classic 50s mens shirts and ladies suits, groovy 60s wear, pleasing polyester from the 70s and totally awesome 80s finery, as well. Whether you are dressing up for a party, changing your entire look or just want to add a little something different to your wardrobe, find it at Boom Babies!
When in doubt about where to find a good time on the city's nightlife scene, go blue! To the Blue Tusk, that is. This is a bar that makes a special effort to maintain its reputation for being one-of-a-kind by offering an ever-changing selection of the highest quality international and specialty beers, fine wine and gourmet food. And its location only adds to the place's vintage air, as it can be found in the heart of historic Armory Square in downtown Syracuse.