Living in Somerville, Massachusetts, my husband and I were used to being able to walk pretty much everywhere, including cafes, bars, restaurants, drug stores, parks, bike paths, public transportation, and the list goes on. Proximity to businesses was a key factor in our Syracuse house search; we are happy to have found a home within walking distance of several business districts. More specifically, we are about a 15 minute-walk from the Eastwood business district, a 15-minute walk from Shop City Plaza, and a 15-minute walk from Riley's - a supposedly awesome restaurant/pub near Schiller Park.
We haven't yet ventured out to these places, so these times are based on Google Maps estimates. I will get back to you on our actual experience walking to these locales, but it seems like the outings will be completely doable. It was difficult to find a home - or even neighborhood - in Syracuse that's a close walk to shops and other destinations. We consider ourselves pretty lucky! Hopefully, the overall situation in Syracuse will improve over time, as there are many benefits associated with walking/neighborhood walkability.
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