With slightly less than 150,000 residents, Syracuse is the fifth largest city in New York. Thanks to the Syracuse Hancock International Airport, the city can be easily reached by visitors.
Syracuse provides a wide variety of attractions for visitors to the city to enjoy. Popular attractions include the Rosamond Gifford Zoo and the Museum of Science & Technology. In June and July of each year, Syracuse is home to two large outdoor jazz festivals. The Syracuse Jazz Fest takes place in June, and the Jazz & Wine Festival is held in July.
Barbecue enthusiasts will enjoy dining at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Q Express, which is regarded as one of the best barbecue restaurants in the United States. During basketball season, the Syracuse Orange commonly attract crowds of thirty thousand college basketball fans. Visitors to the Syracuse campus can also enjoy the university's extensive art collection.
