Summer travel season is back, but with gasoline prices reaching upwards of $5 for most regions around the Empire State, it's getting tougher to stick to budgets. While fuel may have gotten more expensive, there are plenty of nearby attractions to enjoy on just a tankful from the city of Syracuse.
Spectrum News 1 has put together some gas-friendly getaways around New York state for the whole family to enjoy this summer.
On our fourth stop of the series, we're heading north to Fair Haven.
To Fair Haven From Syracuse
One-way trip: 53min / 45.3 miles
At 25 mpg: 1.8 gallons of gas
At $5 per gallon: $9.06
Full trip: $18.12
A not-so-far getaway for you may be the Village of Fair Haven in the Cayuga County Town of Sterling. Fair Haven Beach State Park is an option for swimming in Lake Ontario while the kids can enjoy the beach.
You may want to get a round of golf in at the Springbrook Greens Golf Course or go for a hike on many of the trails in the area. You can also rent a canoe or kayak to take it on Sterling Pond.
Fair Haven Beach also offers several camping options.
For more gas-friendly getaways, follow along with the series under the 'Around Syracuse' tab on the Spectrum News Central New York website.