Things To Do During Convention
Things To Do During Convention
OUTSIDE CONVENTION ACTIVITIES!
Wednesday through Friday
SHUTTLE to Syracuse's Armory Square Shopping District and the famous Destiny USA Mall!
Make arrangments in the Command Post located by the Conference Rooms.
ARMORY SQUARE – A major hub of Downtown life, Armory Square hosts dozens of favorite restaurants, bars, coffee houses, boutiques and nightclubs. Check out the Shot Clock Monument as you make your way through this charming neighborhood, and connect to many other Downtown areas via the multi-use Onondaga Creekwalk. (from VisitSyracuse)
DESTINY USA – UNEXPECTED, MAGICAL, WOW! These are words used by real visitors to describe their Destiny USA experience. Visitors can marvel at the iconic carousel no. 18, shop at brand name retailers and exclusive outlets including Apple, Coach, Nordstrom Rack, Lululemon and more.
We anticipate Daily shuttle runs at scheduled times. Check in with the Command Post located in the Canadice Room, across from Convention Registration at the Marriott.
LEGION POST CRAWLS
Thursday, July 16th, 2026 Depart Hotel at 2:00 pm.
Friday, July 17th, 2026 Depart Hotel at 2:00 pm.
No cost, no driving, no worries. We’ve got it covered.
As our guest, you’ll have free transportation for an afternoon and early evening tour of several Legion Posts in Syracuse and Onondaga County. Some local VFWs have also invited us to visit, and we’re happy to accept.
Enjoy drink and food specials, pull tabs, swag, or simply a handshake and hello from our Syracuse and Onondaga County Legionnaires. This event was a big hit last year.
The first Crawl will take place on Thursday afternoon and evening, July 16, 2026, leaving from the Warren Street side of the hotel at about 2:00 pm. We’re still finalizing some details. A Bus Captain from the Convention Committee will be on board to help everyone stay on schedule and make sure no one is left behind. We plan to stop at five locations and return to the hotel around 9:00 pm.
The second Crawl will take place on Friday afternoon and evening, July 17, 2026, once again leaving from the Warren Street side of the hotel at about 2:00 pm. We’re still finalizing some details. A Bus Captain from the Convention Committee will again be on board to help everyone stay on schedule and make sure no one is left behind. We plan to stop at five locations and return to the hotel around 9:00 pm.
Space is limited, so please RSVP for one or both events as soon as possible. Email us your name, the number of people in your group, their names, and which event you’d like to attend. If there’s still room, you can also sign up at registration, but spots are first-come, first-served. You can reach us through the CONTACT US tab on this website or by emailing onondagavets@gmail.com.
MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO ATTEND.
Boat Tour of Skaneateles Lake with a Reception at Post 239!
RSVP Here!
MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO ATTEND.
Once again, no cost, no driving, no worries. We’ve got it covered.
In a partnership between Skaneateles Robert Hydon Post 239 and MidLakes Navigation, 100 conventioneers will benefit from a FREE, 50-minute sightseeing tour around historic Skaneateles Lake.
From the Mid-Lakes Transportation website, “Join us for a relaxing journey along Skaneateles Lake, featuring narrated highlights of the area’s history and natural beauty. The route takes you approximately 3 miles down the East side of the lake before looping back along the West side. A full-service cash bar and light snacks are available onboard. Dogs are welcome on board with a leash.”
This unique opportunity is limited to 100 people. Please have your membership card with you for identification as a conventioneer. The boat will leave the dock at 3:00 p.m. sharp and return at 4:00 p.m.
Skaneateles American Legion Post 239 will be hosting a reception for all State Convention attendees who are interested in visiting our Post from 4:30-6:30 on TBD Please visit us at 1 Wainwright Drive, Skaneateles, NY 13152.
Convention attendees will be provided with food and a beverage “on the house”. There will be a live band and available games such as shuffleboard, darts, horseshoes and cornhole. For the adventerous, a Cigar and Bourbon soiree will be available to our Conventioneers. We look forward to seeing you at POST 239 ! Thank you for your service !
Again, the Convention Committee will provide transportation from the Marriott Hotel to the Pier, then to Post 239 and back to the Marriott. If you wish to drive yourself, a map will be provided at registration.
The Lake Tour is limited to 100 people. And will be taken on a first come, first served basis. We would appreciate if you would RSVP indicating you would like to participate to better handle our transportation and allow Post 239 to plan appropriately.
Please email the Convention at onondagavets@gmail.com to RSVP or reach us through the CONTACT US link on this site.
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