You’re unpacking your bags for your latest assignment and notice the colored leaves, and the crisp air and realize…it’s time for fall! So break out that pumpkin spice addiction, the festive scrubs, and get ready to celebrate fall correctly in Syracuse, New York!
We’ve put together a few suggestions on how to thoroughly enjoy this colorful season.
Attend Oktoberfest in Syracuse, New York
Prost! It’s time for a fun and exciting fall event, Oktoberfest! This German-inspired event is packed with beer, competitions, and a hearty good time. It’s the perfect fall event to invite your new coworkers to! Typically the city of Syracuse hosts their own Oktoberfest, but in case that doesn’t work for you, you’re not out of luck. Many businesses host their versions as well!
Three Spots To Find Fall Foliage Near Syracuse NY
Green Lakes State Park
Only 20 minutes from Syracuse, this state park offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and decompresses after a long shift with the beautiful array of colors during the fall. LEARN MORE
Three Falls Woods
Also only 20 minutes from Syracuse, Three Falls Wood offers hiking trails, interesting geological features, and waterfalls, and has no shortage of fantastic colors during autumn.
Clark Reservation State Park
15 minutes away from Syracuse, this state park offers rugged cliffs and plenty of opportunities to catch the colors of autumn.
Two of the Best Apple Orchards In Syracuse, New York
Abbot Farms
Trade in the hospital halls for this delightful family-owned farm that offers apple picking, a seasonal fall festival, and a shop with baked goods and other seasonal fruits. Abbot Farms is open year-round and is roughly 20 minutes from Syracuse, New York. LEARN MORE
Rocking Horse Farm
This quaint farm is home to not only all your apple-picking dreams, but various farm animals, an alpaca gift shop, and even a Christmas tree shop during the winter too in case your nursing assignment runs into winter! LEARN MORE
Three of the Best Pumpkin Patches in Syracuse NY
Tim’s Pumpkin Patch
Grab your scalpel and get to work on a pumpkin this season, no scrub nurse is required beforehand! This lovable farm is a little farther away from Syracuse, but if you’re looking for a fun pumpkin-picking spot this is for you. They offer food, drinks, animals, and many other seasonal festivities! LEARN MORE.
Abbott Farms
Once again, we’re back to Abbott Farms as this year-round farm offers pumpkins, apple picking, seasonal activities, and much more! LEARN MORE.
The Pumpkin Hollow
This charming pumpkin farm is tucked away in New York’s countryside and has plenty of pumpkins to pick from, sweat seasonal treats, a petting zoo, and a corn maze! LEARN MORE!
Haunted Houses in Syracuse
For those nurses that enjoy the spookier side of fall, we’ve got you covered.
Frightmare Farms Haunted Scream Park
Not quite as charming as the previous farms on our list, this farm is one filled with frights! This immersive Halloween experience has multiple attractions that will knock your socks off. LEARN MORE.
The Fright Nights
This state-of-the-art haunted attraction offers multiple haunted houses and experiences. From the Jurassic Dark Dinosaur tour to their Devil’s Dungeon Slide to Hell tour, each experience offers its special recipe of fear and fun. LEARN MORE.
Haunted History Trail of New York State
If you’re looking for a spooky and paranormal experience, The Haunted History Trail of New York State explores over 90 creepy, spooky, and haunted locations like hotels, restaurants, cemeteries, an amusement park and so much more. The Haunted History Trail offers unique trails in various areas of New York, including…you guessed it, Syracuse. LEARN MORE.
Send In Your Fall Fun
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