Onondaga
County, New York's land area of 793.5 square miles is right in
the center of the state and within 350 miles of all major cities in the
Northeast. Part of the lush Finger
Lakes Region, the countryside is sprinkled with wine
trails, orchards, resorts, dairy farms, and country inns and B&B's.
Onondaga's population of
458,336 (2000 U.S. Census) enjoys outdoor recreation, interesting
attractions, lively entertainment, and the best shopping opportunities
in Central
New York. Armory
Square, Little
Italy, Tipperary
Hill, Westcott
Street, Middle
Ages Brewing Company, Rosamond
Gifford Zoo in Burnet
Park, Onondaga
Lake Park, Thornden
Park, and The
Carousel Center are just a few of the Onondaga County perennial
attractions. Seasonal events, such as the New
York State Fair, Coors
Light Balloon Fest, Oktoberfest
and Jazz
Fest attract repeat as well as new visitors to the area.
Transportation choices
abound in Onondaga County. Interstate Highways 81 and 90 (NYS Thruway)
intersect here, and a new Regional Transportation Center houses the
local Amtrak and Greyhound terminals. Six major airlines, seven commuter
airlines, and six major air cargo carriers service the county. Syracuse
Hancock International Airport is newly remodeled, and the New York State
Barge Canal System provides local connection by boat to the Great Lakes
and the St. Lawrence River. (You can download some beautiful free
Desktop Wallpaper from the New York State Canals site at http://www.canals.state.ny.us/funstuff/wallpaper/index.html
)
The county Seat of
Onondaga is Syracuse,
NY. The Erie Canal,
which runs through Syracuse, helped to establish this central hub of
industry and business. The education, health, and service industries are
well represented in the Onondaga County economy with Central New York
Children's Hospital, Upstate Medical University, Crouse Hospital,
Syracuse University, Magna
International and St.
Joseph's Hospital Health Center. Additionally, Lockheed
Martin, Wegmans Food Markets, Anheuser Busch, and Bristol Myers
Squibb are just a few of the international companies that make this
economy so diversified.
The natural beauty
and outdoor recreation of Onondaga County makes it a four-season tourist
attraction. The educational and economic opportunities have attracted
many to stay and call Onondaga home.
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