The North Salina section of Syracuse’s Lower Northside is a downtown neighborhood like no other.

It is home to one of the most rewarding cultural experiences you will find anywhere. Known by many as “Little Italy” for it’s ever present Italian American community that began settling here back in the 1880’s it has more recently become highlighted as the “Gateway to Many Nations” for the fact this neighborhood has become a landing spot for new Americans from many nationalities over the past century.  Nationalities such as Vietnam, Laos, Bosnia, Sudan, Ireland, Germany, and many more to come. This constant influx of nationalities has created an unreproducible cultural epicenter for Syracuse.  This is a place to live the life of experiences that has been calling out to you from your TV’s Travel Channel. A place to experience cultures that many spend thousands traveling across the globe to find. Come discover this neighborhood for yourself.

Whether you are searching for a meal, a tailor, a haircut, an international food market, or a place to volunteer this walkable neighborhood has it all steps from your door. Experiences range from high end fine dining type places to hole in the wall best food you ever had type places. All of them will provide you with an authentic experience. An experience not found in the polished American chains that have saturated our landscape, one where you can still know the owner of each business you visit.