Syracuse, NY

united states

Syracuse anchors central New York at the crossroads of I-81 and I-90, making it a natural stop between major East Coast cities. The airport sits 8 miles northeast via I-81. Long-distance travelers arrive from NYC, Albany, and Buffalo, while locals commute on Routes 11, 173, and 175. The city earned its "Salt City" nickname from the natural salt springs that once drove its economy.