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Road trip from Syracuse to Reading

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ITINERARY

4h 40m228 miles14 stops
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Rosamond Gifford Zoo
1 Conservation Pl, Syracuse, NY 13204-2590
Founded in 1914, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park is home to more than 700 animals representing 275 species, many of them endangered or threatened in the wild. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), we are among only 236 zoos and aquariums in the nation proven to meet the highest standards of animal care, conservation and guest experience. We are dedicated to connecting people to the natural world by providing engaging experiences, exceptional animal welfare, and unparalleled conservation education. The zoo is co-operated by Onondaga County Parks and the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo with the mission to provide guests “the best day ever,” ensuring experiences that excite, memories that endure, and knowledge that inspires world wildlife conservation.
2
Buried Acorn Brewing
881 Van Rensselaer St, Syracuse, NY 13204-1156
At Buried Acorn we focus on the wild side of things offering 30 taps of IPA, Lager, sours, and funky barrel-aged beers. Come check out our brand new food menu offering a Chicago style Italian Beef sandwich amongst other lovely pub fare. Cheers! Love, Buried Acorn
3
Funny Bone Comedy Club
10301 Destiny USA Dr, Syracuse, NY 13204-9014
4
Steamtown National Historic Site
350 Cliff St, Scranton, PA 18503
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
5
Everhart Museum
1901 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510-2390
6
Marine Corps League NE Detachment Museum
1340 Alder Street, Scranton, PA
7
Josh Early Candies
4640 W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18104-3293
8
Allentown Rose Gardens
3000 Parkway Blvd, Allentown, PA 18104-5327
9
Haines Mill Museum
3600 Dorney Park Rd Cetronia, Allentown, PA 18104-5845
10
Mack Trucks Historical Museum
2402 Lehigh Pkwy S, Allentown, PA 18103-2900
11
Reading Rocks
George St., Reading, PA
12
Gring’s Mill Recreation Area
2083 Tulpehocken Rd, Reading, PA 19610-1017
13
Genesius Theatre
153 N 10th St, Reading, PA 19601-3704
Genesius Theatre is a Performance Venue that specializes in Musical Theatre. The theatre doubles as a learning center for kids by providing 2-3 kids / teen performances and 4-6 week kids summer theatre camp every year. The "Genesius Difference" is the up-close atmosphere of the performances. We trust in the power of this inspiring & dynamic medium to transform the artists who create it, the audiences who enjoy it, and the patrons who support it.
14
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19128-1938
The Schuylkill Center is one of the first urban environmental education centers in the country, with 340 acres of fields, forests, ponds, and streams in northwest Philadelphia. We work through four core program areas: environmental education, environmental art, land stewardship, and wildlife rehabilitation. Our mission is to inspire meaningful connections between people and nature. We use our forests and fields as a living laboratory to foster appreciation, deepen understanding, and encourage stewardship of the environment.
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Start:Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Syracuse, Finger Lakes, New York·
4.5
(902) review
Founded in 1914, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park is home to more than 700 animals representing 275 species, many of them endangered or threatened in the wild. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), we are among only 236 zoos and aquariums in the nation proven to meet the highest standards of animal care, conservation and guest experience. We are dedicated to connecting people to the natural world by providing engaging experiences, exceptional animal welfare, and unparalleled conservation education. The zoo is co-operated by Onondaga County Parks and the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo with the mission to provide guests “the best day ever,” ensuring experiences that excite, memories that endure, and knowledge that inspires world wildlife conservation.
1 Conservation Pl, Syracuse, NY 13204-2590
2
Buried Acorn Brewing
Syracuse, Finger Lakes, New York·
4.0
(9) review
At Buried Acorn we focus on the wild side of things offering 30 taps of IPA, Lager, sours, and funky barrel-aged beers. Come check out our brand new food menu offering a Chicago style Italian Beef sandwich amongst other lovely pub fare. Cheers! Love, Buried Acorn
881 Van Rensselaer St, Syracuse, NY 13204-1156
3
Funny Bone Comedy Club
Syracuse, Finger Lakes, New York·
3.5
(89) review
10301 Destiny USA Dr, Syracuse, NY 13204-9014
4
Steamtown National Historic Site
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(902) review
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
350 Cliff St, Scranton, PA 18503
5
Everhart Museum
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(76) review
1901 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510-2390
6
Marine Corps League NE Detachment Museum
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
1340 Alder Street, Scranton, PA
7
Josh Early Candies
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(74) review
4640 W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18104-3293
8
Allentown Rose Gardens
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(78) review
3000 Parkway Blvd, Allentown, PA 18104-5327
9
Haines Mill Museum
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(7) review
3600 Dorney Park Rd Cetronia, Allentown, PA 18104-5845
10
Mack Trucks Historical Museum
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(95) review
2402 Lehigh Pkwy S, Allentown, PA 18103-2900
11
Reading Rocks
Reading, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(9) review
George St., Reading, PA
12
Gring’s Mill Recreation Area
Reading, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(7) review
2083 Tulpehocken Rd, Reading, PA 19610-1017
13
Genesius Theatre
Reading, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(9) review
Genesius Theatre is a Performance Venue that specializes in Musical Theatre. The theatre doubles as a learning center for kids by providing 2-3 kids / teen performances and 4-6 week kids summer theatre camp every year. The "Genesius Difference" is the up-close atmosphere of the performances. We trust in the power of this inspiring & dynamic medium to transform the artists who create it, the audiences who enjoy it, and the patrons who support it.
153 N 10th St, Reading, PA 19601-3704
14
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(7) review
The Schuylkill Center is one of the first urban environmental education centers in the country, with 340 acres of fields, forests, ponds, and streams in northwest Philadelphia. We work through four core program areas: environmental education, environmental art, land stewardship, and wildlife rehabilitation. Our mission is to inspire meaningful connections between people and nature. We use our forests and fields as a living laboratory to foster appreciation, deepen understanding, and encourage stewardship of the environment.
8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19128-1938

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What's the driving distance between Syracuse and Reading?
The distance is 228 miles
What's the travel time between Syracuse and Reading?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 4h 40m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Reading?
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