The Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. is now accepting bids from flower growers for the 2022 hanging flower season! The program, which brings hundreds of purple petunias to Downtown’s streetscape every summer, started in 2009 in the Cathedral Square neighborhood of Downtown Syracuse with just 75 baskets. It has since grown to include as many as 350 baskets throughout the Heart of Downtown, the Cathedral Square, Hanover Square, Clinton Square and Armory Square neighborhoods. The program provides for 350 fifteen-inch (15”) baskets of purple petunias, as well as quantities of 12” and 10” baskets and sweet potato vines. The majority of the 15” baskets are attached to streetlight poles throughout the downtown district, starting the week after Memorial Day each year. The flower baskets are watered daily by a seasonal watering crew and remain on display until the Friday after Labor Day. In total, the baskets are on display for about 3.5 months.  

Address: 220 E. Fayette Street (map)

Enter a free drawing to win a sketch of Syracuse City Hall by Bill Elkins or four tickets to an upcoming concert at the church.

The church has been a cornerstone of the Syracuse community for almost 200 years, evolving its worship, outreach and ministry to meet the needs of the community and times. Currently, St. Paul's is engaged in a building project called "Open Doors, Preparing for Our Third Century of Ministry in Downtown Syracuse." Watch this video to learn more.

Historic Facts: Downtown Syracuse is fortunate to have preserved much of its historic building stock, and these historic renovations have fueled much of Downtown's rebirth. To help commemorate the Tour's 15th Anniversary, the Downtown Committee partnered with the Preservation Association of Central New York (PACNY) and the Onondaga Historical Association (OHA) to share these important stories. By scanning a QR code on signage identifying Tour Stops, tourists will cue up a short video highlighting fun facts about the properties, told from the perspective of PACNY. "Bonus History Stops," curated by the OHA, will be highlighted in a brochure - also featuring scannable QR codes - which may be picked up at our Information Booth (located in Perseverance Park) and at select Tour Stops along the route.

Downtown Deals: 20 special deals have been curated, designed specifically for Downtown Living Tour attendees. The deals are accessible on Pages 8 & 9 of the Tour Program. Your tour wristband serves as your ticket, and grants you access to the deals.

Address: 500 - 506 Erie Blvd East (map)

Address: 246 - 250 E. Water Street (map)

Believed to have been first established in the 1920s, The Renaud Wicks and Falker Buildings are in the final stages of an amazing transformation. Redeveloped by Urban Realty Group, the buildings - once treated as separate addresses - have been combined. The newly revamped third floor is home to two one-bedroom apartments. Both feature custom cabinetry, high-end countertops, stainless steel appliances and a wine/beer fridge. A common area presents a stylish foyer and entry into each unit. The larger of the two units features two full bathrooms and a study. The second unit includes one bedroom, one bathroom and a reading room. The building's character is preserved through the restoration of the original steel elevator doors, as well as highlighting exposed brick and original exposed wood ceilings. When renovations on the first floor are complete, a new wine and whiskey bar will be introduced in the space, projected to open next spring.