2024 Syracuse Winterfest Medallion Hunt

Submitted by Administrator on Thu, 01/18/2024 - 11:13 AM

The Post-Standard and syracuse.com have hidden a medallion somewhere in Onondaga County and will publish daily clues pointing treasure hunters to its location. Solve the clues and find the medallion, and you’ll win $2,000. Make sure to hunt only during daylight.

The 2024 Treasure Hunt is underway. Follow the clues each day:

On syracuse.com at syracuse.com/treasure-hunt
On the pages of The Post-Standard and the ePost-Standard
On Twitter @syracusedotcom (look for #syracusemedallion)
On Facebook at www.facebook.com/syracusecom
On Instagram @syracusedotcom

This year’s Treasure Hunt has been made possible thanks to This is CNY, a new resource sharing good news in Central New York and showcasing our community as a great place to live, work and play.

Hunt Information

Dates

Scheduled Dates

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Find Date

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Finders

Name

Joe Santimaw Jr.

Hometown

Clay, NY

Prize

Maximum Prize

$2000

Awarded Prize

$2000

Location

General Location

Oneida Shores Park

Pinpointed Location

Along the Walking Path

Concealer

Tucked in Between Some Rocks

43.2265, -76.108727

Clues

Clue 1

Published Date

Thursday, February 15, 2024, 6:00 AM

Break out your boots- the hunt starts today!
Within Onondaga County is where you should stay.

The official meaning of the clue.

Stay within Onondaga County for the hunt.

Clue Rating

Clue 2

Published Date

Friday, February 16, 2024, 6:00 AM

Stick to these rules and you can win big:
Search only by day, don’t climb, swim or dig.

The official meaning of the clue.

Hunt rules- do not search after dark or dig underground.

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Clue 3

Published Date

Saturday, February 17, 2024, 6:00 AM

It’s near to some water, but don’t get all wet!
Staying on dry land is your very best bet.

The official meaning of the clue.

A body of water is near the medallion.

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Clue 4

Published Date

Sunday, February 18, 2024, 6:00 AM

This path is for you to share with your pup.
Keep your eyes to the ground- no need to look up.

The official meaning of the clue.

The medallion is near the ground alongside a path with dog waste stations.

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Clue 5

Published Date

Monday, February 19, 2024, 6:00 AM

Drive past the spot where boats launch from shore,
and search near some grills one might roast a s’more.

The official meaning of the clue.

Pass by the boat launch and go further near the picnic/camp area

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Clue 6

Published Date

Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 6:00 AM

Still don’t know where to find the bounty?
Hunt in a park that’s North in our county.

The official meaning of the clue.

Brewerton is far North in Onondaga County

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Clue 7

A presidential road leads to the clue's resting place.
Here at this park, you continue your chase.

The official meaning of the clue.

McKinley Road leads into Oneida Shores.

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Clue 8

Did you stop at the playground with a “village’s” name?
That’s why you’re still looking and haven’t won the game!

The official meaning of the clue.

Burdick Playground rests inside Oneida Shores County Park.

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Clue 9

Not quite a beaver and not quite an otter,
find the medallion near rodent-named water!

The official meaning of the clue.

The park where the medallion is hidden is located on Muskrat Bay.

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Clue 10

Large rocks on your path you should clearly see.
Reach in between and a winner you'll be!

The official meaning of the clue.

The medallion is hidden between the rocks along the walking path

Clue Rating