Syracuse's nickname as “The Salt City” is just one of the stories you'll uncover when you visit the Salt Museum. The facility was built with timbers from an actual 19th century salt warehouse. The venue explains how in the mid-1800s, “boiling blocks” were used to boil salt water and evaporate the brine which left the salt behind. Syracuse went on to become the national leader in the production of salt, and the museum traces the many aspects of this unique area history. Visitors can see artifacts and attractions like wooden barrels, kettles, a saltworkers “neighborhood” and a full-scale reproduction boiling block.
The Syracuse Suds Factory is in the business of manufacturing a good time for all guests. This unique dining and drinking destination was established in 1991 and proudly offers locally brewed beer as well as an impressive menu that features everything from wings to sirloins. Syracuse Suds Factory also offers an award-winning fish fry on Friday as well as mouth-watering prime rib every Saturday. So make sure to make the Suds Factory your choice for an unforgettable nightlife experience, full of home-brewed fun.
Fans of all different tastes convene in Syracuse to treat their taste buds to a truly unforgettable experience with the Taste of Syracuse. This is the largest downtown festival in Central New York as it draws over 150,000 people who are searching for something with which to please their palate. This is a two day event that features great live entertainment, a family zone that the kids will love, and of course, some of the best food from local, area and national restaurants and food vendors. This tasteful confab is scheduled every year in the early summer.