The Top 20 Attractions in Onondaga County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Onondaga County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Onondaga County is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: December 20, 2025
Limestone Creek Aqueduct (Erie Canalway Trail)
Highlight • Bridge
This is the remains of a three-span aqueduct across Limestone Creek, first completed in 1856. You can't see the original wooden trunk anymore; it has been replaced by a concrete channel.
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Onondaga Lake (West Shore)
Highlight • Lake
Onondaga lake is 4.6 miles but only 1 mile wide - on clear days, you can see the east shore from the other side of the lake. Very nice path with beautiful views!
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Erie Canalway Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This trail/tow path mostly follows the route of the old, historic Erie Canal. Along this portion you can see where the original canal was enlarged, along with some beautiful stonework …
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Green Lake
Highlight • Lake
Both Green Lake and Round Lake are of glacial origin. This area is one of the best spots in town to go for a hike and enjoy the views of the turquoise waters.
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Thornden Park
Highlight • Natural
76-acre Thornden Park is a pleasant urban refuge with almost anything you could want: Flowers? There's a rose garden and a lily pond. Performing arts? There's an amphitheater and stage. …
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Cherry Valley Turnpike
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
The Cherry Valley Turnpike is a tree-lined route connecting Lafayette to Big Bend, offering plenty of shaded spots and stopping points along the way. It's a road with minimal traffic, great for cyclists.
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Limestone Creek
Highlight • River
Along the trail, you'll come across a bridge where a beautiful view of the creek awaits at the trail's northern tip, showcasing the creek's bend. Great place to stop for a break.
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Nine Mile Creek Aqueduct
Highlight • Bridge
Nine Mile Creek Aqueduct was restored in 2009 to give it navigable conditions. The views over the creek are especially nice in autumn.
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Glacier Lake (Green Lake)
Highlight • Lake
This lake is also known as Green Lake. It is believed that the lake is of glacial origin and that there was a waterfall which created a hole in the …
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Jordan
Highlight • Settlement
When you arrive at Jordan from the Erie Canal Trail, you'll notice Jordan Village's unique character with its 19th and early 20th-century architecture. It's a great spot to wander around, …
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