Syracuse

If you’re looking for a cool place to take a day trip, Syracuse should be near the top of your list. Summer is a perfect time to visit the Salt City, especially for families. It’s an easy drive on the Thruway from everywhere in western and central New York, and I spent an entire day there recently.  Read more 

Most people don't think of downtown Buffalo, Rochester, or Syracuse as "the farm," but in baseball terms, that's exactly w Read more 

With a total of 180 state parks in New York, there’s no shortage of outdoor recreation areas to visit this summer. AAA recommends the following state parks for you to visit this summer. Read more 

As the warmth of spring and summer beckons, Western and Central New York come alive with a host of vibrant festivals and events. Let's explore some of the must-visit festivals in the Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse areas that will make your warmer months unforgettable. Read more 

Throughout Upstate New York, there are many opportunities to take in holiday cheer, including an array of amazing holiday light displays in cities near you! Although many of the displays showcase Christmas themes, you don’t need to celebrate Christmas to enjoy driving through beautiful lights. Read more 

Nothing truly spells the arrival of summer more than outdoor concerts. Warm air and good music are the perfect recipe for making great summer memories. Read more 

The Harlem Globetrotters have been renowned for their dazzling, stunt-filled basketball performances for over 90 years. AAA Members can save on tickets to sports events at AAA Tickets.   Read more 

The history of the automobile industry runs deep in Western and Central New York. While automobile parts plants still employ many workers in the region, the area was once a hotbed for car company headquarters and manufacturing facilities. Read more 

Severe weather can be frightening and dangerous for travelers. Winter storms, bad weather, and sloppy road conditions are factors in nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every winter, according to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Read more 

Whether blues music is already your passion or you’re just looking for an outdoor event to bring the family to this summer, you won’t want to miss the New York State Blues Festival. Read more 

Spiedie sandwiches. Salt potatoes. Garbage plates. Chicken wings. Are you getting hungry? These are just a few of the regional dining specialties that originated in Western and Central New York.  Read more 

This month, AAA is spotlighting local places and sites that helped shape African American history. One region with a deep history in the abolitionist movement in Central New York.   Read more 

For Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants, “working from home” took a surreal twist while visiting his hometown of Syracuse this past summer. Read more 

Electric vehicle owners love their cars, but there’s no shaking the dread of running out of power on the road without the hope of recharging. That’s why AAA Western and Central New York (WCNY) is adding the SparkCharge Roadie to its fleet. Read more 

Fall is here, and so is a beautiful skyline of amber and yellow trees. Part of the beauty of living in Upstate New York is that we are surrounded by countless places where leaf peepers (people who travel to enjoy the sight of leaves changing colors) can enjoy the picturesque fall foliage. Read more