Summer
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Enjoy pleasant temperatures between 70°F (21°C) and 80°F (27°C), ideal for hiking the scenic Finger Lakes Trail or kayaking on Onondaga Lake.
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Experience the 13-day extravaganza of the Great New York State Fair in late August, featuring over 100 rides, concerts by national acts, and iconic fair foods like sausage sandwiches and fried dough.
Fall
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Witness the breathtaking fall foliage in early October, with peak colors painting the rolling hills and gorges of parks like Beaver Lake Nature Center and Clark Reservation State Park.
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Soak up the electric atmosphere at the Carrier Dome, cheering on the Syracuse Orange football team during their intense rivalry games against ACC foes like Clemson and Boston College.