Total eclipse in the heart of New York

Visit Onondaga County on April 8, 2024 and you’ll experience a historical event first-hand — the 2024 total solar eclipse! Syracuse and Onondaga County are in the path of totality, meaning the moon will completely cover the sun, making the city go dark at 3:23 p.m. for about 1 minute and 24 seconds in downtown Syracuse.

With our impressive variety of venues, Syracuse is the ideal destination to make this celestial event your most memorable one yet. Get an extra dose of education and take the kids to the Museum of Science and Technology or hear the sounds of the wild at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo . Choose a historic spot to pair with this historic event. The Erie Canal Museum , Clinton Square and the Everson Museum of Art are some of the most iconic and historic spots in the city. Since the darkness only lasts a short time, pair it with some fun time at Destiny USA for shopping and entertainment or Upstate Medical University Arena at the War Memorial for big hockey action on the ice (Go Crunch!). Be one with nature and explore one of our many parks such as the Old Erie Canal State Historic Park , the Onondaga Creekwalk (a fantastic multi-use trail to take in the sights of downtown Syracuse) or Upper Onondaga Park to get the best city skyline view.

This event is happening just before dinner, so why not make some reservations or hit up a local restaurant you won’t find anywhere else? Sample out-of-this-world barbeque at Angry Smokehouse , go for the Harvest Moon salad at Bull & Bear Roadhouse , get a half moon cookie at Lyncourt Bakery , or a cosmic cocktail at Peacock Bar and Grill . Sample flavors from around the planet at Salt City Market on historic Salina Street. This new food hall and public market serves up everything from cakes to cocktails, with multi-ethnic menus featuring everything from Vietnamese to Ethiopian, Burmese, Middle Eastern and more. And with plenty of hotel accommodations for you to enjoy, you’re all set to make the most out of your 2024 solar eclipse experience too. things to do

Totality in Syracuse will be totally worth it. You won’t have another chance for an event like this in the United States for at least another 20 years! Book your stay and get ready to play.