What to do in Syracuse, NY

Activities, attractions and tours
Syracuse featuring a city and flowers

Syracuse Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Syracuse has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Syracuse is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Syracuse to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Syracuse Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Syracuse.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Syracuse attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Clinton Square which includes heritage architecture, a garden and a city

Downtown Syracuse

4/5(89 area reviews)

Travelers come to Downtown Syracuse for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Landmark Theatre and Clinton Square while you're in town.

Downtown Syracuse
Great place to play!

Lakefront

4.5/5(58 area reviews)

While visiting Lakefront, you might make a stop by sights like Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium.

Lakefront
Carrier Dome which includes modern architecture

Eastside

4/5(6 area reviews)

While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like Carrier Dome and Syracuse Stage.

Eastside
Little puffer fish at the zoo

Southside

While Southside isn't home to many top sights, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Carrier Dome are some notable places to visit nearby.

Southside
Rosamond Gifford Zoo which includes marine life

Westside

While visiting Westside, you might make a stop by sights like Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Burnet Park.

Westside
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Valley

If you're spending some time in Valley, Webster Pond and Rand Track Park are top sights worth seeing.

Valley

Day trip destinations from Syracuse