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The Hot and Instagram Worthy Spots of Onondaga County

    Onondaga County is full of beautiful vineyards, lakes and orchards. Syracuse, while it is home to some fantastic restaurants, does get old! A big part of being a Syracuse University student is exploring the county and making the best of being in upstate New York! This is a list of all the best places to spend a socially distanced and covid-safe day in Onondaga County! These choices were voted on through a poll on the College Corner Instagram!

Beak & Skiff
Beak & Skiff is a Syracuse University fan favorite! Located in Lafayette, Beak & Skiff never disappoints with their spiked cider, loaded bloody marys and cinnamon apple donuts. When the leaves turn, this is one of the most beautiful places to be with friends and take Instagram photos! Each time I have visited Beak & Skiff, I left with a souvenir and great memories. This is a must-see in Onondaga County, but be prepared to wait a while for a place to sit!
Crazy Daisies
Located in Syracuse, Crazy Daisies is a prime Instagram location for Syracuse University students. As soon as the weather gets warmer, people flock in their cutest sundresses and sneakers to Crazy Daisies. While it is not as picturesque as Beak & Skiff and the finger food is not as good, Crazy Daisies remains a student fan favorite.
Green Lake
Green Lake is a must-see Syracuse University student attraction. On a nice and sunny day, the lake is a beautiful turquoise that screams, "post me!" Located in Manlius, only a 20-minute drive from campus, Green Lake is one of the most beautiful places in Onondaga County. The perfect day consists of getting picnic food, putting on a bikini and sitting on the rocks at Green Lake listening to music!
Anyela's Vineyards
Located in beautiful Skaneateles, Anyela's Vineyards is a family-owned establishment that has never seemed to disappoint those to make the 40-minute drive there! Sip on flights of red or white wine while looking down at the beautiful Skaneateles lake. This excursion is one of the more expensive ones, but it seems worth it! I have never gone to Anyela's Vineyards, but I am taking my readers' word and listing this as one of the best hotspots in Onondaga County!

    Next time you are feeling stuck on campus, look at this guide and plan your next outing in Onondaga County! Most students do not have a car on campus, especially those who live in dorms, so I partnered with Zipcar for this post to make life a little bit easier for my readers! If you want to get to these places without having to spend a fortune on Uber, use the code "CC" during your Zipcar membership check-out! Next week I will be highlighting the best gyms on campus! 

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  1. AnonymousApril 30, 2021 at 1:09 PM

    Hi, Julia! This is a great idea for your blog, and what you bring up at the beginning totally resonates with me! You're right, Syracuse can get boring and it's always good to get out to some of these places! Beak & Skiff and Green Lakes are two of my favorite places to go. I'll be sure to check out the other ones soon!

    It's also cool that you were able to partner with Zipcar. Good stuff!

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  2. AnonymousApril 30, 2021 at 1:09 PM

    Oops, forgot to write my name! That ^ was from Meghan Root.

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