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Getting married is a huge commitment. Before the bride commits to walking down the aisle, she has to make sure that she and everyone in her party look their best for the big day. Syracuse's Spybaby Bridal is a full-service salon that specializes in making everyone from the bride to her mother and the bridesmaids look truly stunning. The boutique also offers an impressive array of gowns and other accessories in addition to doing the hair, nails and makeup of the entire party to make sure that everything is perfect leading up to the big “I do”s.

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.

The call of the wild is heard loud and clear the minute you set foot in Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park. This incredible 36-acre zoo houses nearly 1,000 animals in some truly impressive natural habitats and attractions. Among the many exotic birds, lions, tigers and monkeys, the zoo is best known for its widely recognized Humboldt Penguin Breeding Program.