Top 7 cultural & heritage things to do in Syracuse

1. Self-guided scavenger hunt in Syracuse

Explore Syracuse's landmarks like City Hall and Armory Square at your own pace while solving historical puzzles about the city’s past.

2. Culinary walking tour of downtown Syracuse

Explore downtown Syracuse on foot while tasting local cuisine; a guided tour of historic eateries.

3. Skaneateles Shuffle Scavenger Hunt in Syracuse

Two to three hours of interactive scavenger hunting — solve clues for points and enjoy local history and culture with a remote host via your phone.

4. Syracuse Showdown scavenger hunt with live host

Two hours of interactive group fun in Syracuse — a scavenger hunt guided by a live host via your phone, featuring challenges on art, history, and local culture.

“I had a wonderful experience with my 7-year-old grandson. We started watching a video he was unaware of, and he was eager to share it with his dad. However, after an hour, he lost interest. I really enjoyed it overall and would love to try it again to finish. Great job and thank you.”— katiekU8578FE

5. Walking tour of historic Downtown Syracuse

Two-hour guided walk through Downtown Syracuse — explore Erie Canal, 19th-century architecture, and stories behind the city's industrial heritage and immigrant influence.

“Steve and Zoryanna were excellent tour guides. They even came to my location after a mix-up with the meeting point, which was not their fault. Their deep knowledge of downtown Syracuse was presented in an engaging and memorable fashion. This tour catered to all interests, covering sports, American history, art and architecture, along with captivating historical tales. I strongly recommend this tour as it is also a great value.”— Theresa_R

6. Geneva scavenger hunt with a live host

Two-hour interactive scavenger hunt through Geneva's streets, guided by a remote live host via your phone, engaging you in creative challenges and local insights.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the Groovy Geneva scavenger hunt. It was a fun way to discover some fantastic new spots in Geneva while having a great time.”— W8958JAnancyh

7. Interactive scavenger hunt in Syracuse

Two hours of interactive fun — explore Syracuse while solving creative clues in a competitive scavenger hunt led by a live remote host.

“The virtual hunt provided an enjoyable way to explore the city with friends. While some questions were locally relevant, many could have been answered anywhere. The virtual hosts were uplifting, but the lack of competition diminished the excitement. Additionally, being charged per person felt unjust, as we played as a single team with one set of questions. A team-based pricing model would be more appropriate.”— patrickmZ6057LQ