Eclectic, colorful and all around cool — Hawley-Green is a smaller district with big personality. Walk down any street and you'll see pops of color and a strong community bond. With a prominent LGBT presence, Hawley-Green is renowned as one of the city's most welcoming neighborhoods. Vibrant homes, inviting storefronts, and stunning construction dating back to the 19th century, this neighborhood is the perfect place to walk around, revel in the Rowhouses and painted ladies, sample the enchanting shops and restaurants, glimpse at garden areas and simply enjoy one of Syracuse's most loved dynamic areas. 

Best afternoon eats

• Stop into Thanos Import Market at 105 Green Street, grab a salad or one of their 5-star sandwiches for lunch and take home some of their fine aged cheeses, meats, and produce for your own charcuterie platter.

Best place for bites + beverages

• Scope out Syracuse's newest Cuban restaurant, Esquina Habanera, known for their ropa vieja (a shredded stewed beef) and maduros (fried plantains). This hidden gem on the outskirts of the Hawley-Green neighborhood is hot like Havana and even serves up fresh glasses of sugar cane juice pressed to order.

Best supper spots

• At Laci's Tapas Bar, it's easy to "Eat Small, Live Large." Offering a seasonal menu of scrumptious small plates and delicious cocktails, wines and draft beers, this neighborhood spot is an ideal place to bring your friends and sample one of everything.

• Take your tastebuds on a trip to La Patria Café, Hawley-Green's Latin Caribbean and Latin American eatery. Enjoy dinner, desserts and even Sunday Brunch at this friendly, romantic restaurant.

Best late night lounge

• An excellent spot to grab drinks with friends and share a cheeseboard while listening to fantastic local music acts, The 443 Social Club & Lounge features eclectic events in a fun, funky atmosphere. 

Best way to get outdoors

• On the outskirts of Hawley-Green is Lincoln Park. A six-lane pool is on the property, as are athletic fields and courts, and a playground with swings, slides, seesaws and climbing bars. Also at the top of the park is an elliptical observation drive with excellent views of Downtown Syracuse and surrounding areas.

Best place for a pint

• Head over to Guilfoil's Irish Pub for all the old school neighborhood tavern feels. This bar has been a family-owned business since 1944 and serves up cold drafts and craft beers, weekly live music and American pub food.