Syracuse

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Clinton Square which includes heritage architecture, a park and a city
Syracuse featuring a city and flowers
Landmark Theatre showing interior views and heritage elements
Syracuse showing modern architecture
Syracuse showing a city and heritage architecture

This city in Central New York’s Finger Lakes region offers college sports, summer sunshine and plentiful winter snow for year-round indoor and outdoor activities.

Enjoy fun-filled days of outdoor activities, shopping and cultural pursuits in the geographic heart of New York State. Syracuse has old roots as the primary supplier of salt for the United States. The modern presence of Syracuse University and numerous attractions give it a youthful vigour.

Kick-start your visit with outdoor activities at local parks. Spend half a day or more at Onondaga Lake Park. Walk along 7 miles (11 kilometres) of shoreline, rent a boat, visit the butterfly garden and play ball games on the sports fields. While you’re there, investigate the Salt Museum on the lake’s eastern shore to learn about the industry that built Syracuse.

Delve into the past at the Erie Canal Museum to learn about New York canals’ important role in American history. See how the 363-mile (584-kilometre) Erie route was built by hand.

Fill your shopping bags at Destiny USA, a massive six-story mall with more than 250 outlets. It also has attractions such as a mirror maze and the Canyon Climb Adventure, a suspended indoor climbing course.

Buy tickets in advance for an NCAA Division I college sports event inside the Syracuse University Carrier Dome. Join the college crowd to celebrate afterward at the Armoury Square neighbourhood.

Treat children to a visit to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park it houses more than 700 animals, including elephants, tigers, bears and wolves. If you’re in the city in August go to the Great New York State Fair, with 12 days of rides, exhibits and entertainment. Check the fairgrounds website to see what events are happening at other times of the year.

Syracuse is 160 miles (257 kilometres) from Niagara Falls and 246 miles (396 kilometres) from New York City, with bus service from both locations. It has its own airport. Lake Ontario and the waterfalls, parks, hiking trails and ski slopes of the Finger Lakes region are about an hour away, offering swimming, skiing, hiking, fishing and autumn leaf-peeping.

Where to stay in Syracuse

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

Downtown Syracuse

4/5(89 area reviews)

Economic center with a bustling nightlife, Downtown Syracuse features the lively Armory Square, luxury condos, and high-end office spaces. Explore historic Clinton Square and relax in Forman Park.

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Lakefront

4.5/5(58 area reviews)

Bordering Downtown Syracuse, Lakefront features the charming areas of Franklin Square and Inner Harbor. Explore the historic O.M. Edwards Building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lakefront
Carrier Dome which includes modern architecture

Eastside

4/5(6 area reviews)

Bordering Downtown Syracuse and University Hill, Near Eastside boasts historic gems like the Gustav Stickley House and Collins House. Explore the rich history while staying close to downtown attractions.

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Westside

Explore Middle Ages Brewing Company and shop for souvenirs near Leavenworth Park. Discover historic sites like Harriet May Mills House and St. Paul's Armenian Apostolic Church, or unwind at Frazer Park. Accessible by three major bus corridors.

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Southside

While Southside isn't home to many top sights, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Museum of Science and Technology are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Northside

While visiting Northside, you might make a stop by sights like ArtRage Gallery and Museum of International Masks and Puppets.

Northside
LivAway Suites- Syracuse

LivAway Suites- Syracuse

2 out of 5
6595 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY
The price is CA $121 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
CA $121
CA $142 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Destiny USA and JMA Wireless Dome are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (468 reviews)
"New property, excellent accommodation for Syracuse. Definately would have extended longer if rooms were available."

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2025

LivAway Suites- Syracuse
Marriott Syracuse Downtown

Marriott Syracuse Downtown

4 out of 5
100 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $176 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $176
CA $206 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Liked Architecture of hotel Did not like Pub food"

Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2025

Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle

Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle

2.5 out of 5
6491 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY
The price is CA $128 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
CA $128
CA $150 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (967 reviews)
"Very convenient"

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
New King Guest Suite with Hot Tub, Fire Table & Private Deck!

New King Guest Suite with Hot Tub, Fire Table & Private Deck!

Fayetteville
Stay at this condo in Fayetteville. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions JMA Wireless Dome and Towne Center Mall are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
Perfection
"The Lola is such a lovely, cozy suite! The amenities and features were amazing, especially the bathroom, hot tub, bed, lighting fixtures, and fireplace. The only thing I wished is if check-in was a couple hours earlier to give more time to enjoy our stay! If you’re looking for a perfect spot to relax ..."

Reviewed on May 11, 2025

New King Guest Suite with Hot Tub, Fire Table & Private Deck!
The Magical Chez Tree Rest Treehouse perched 35' above the forest floor!

The Magical Chez Tree Rest Treehouse perched 35' above the forest floor!

Lafayette
Stay at this cottage in LaFayette. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Jamesville Beach Park and Pratt's Falls County Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"We had such an amazing time at the tree house. It was the perfect location/setting to sit and relax. We can’t wait to return again!!"

Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2025

The Magical Chez Tree Rest Treehouse perched 35' above the forest floor!
Golf, Outdoor Bar, Restaurant - The Tranquil Cabin

Golf, Outdoor Bar, Restaurant - The Tranquil Cabin

Tully
Stay at this cabin in Tully. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Vesper Hills Golf Club and Song Mountain Resort ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
The Tranquil Cabin
"Great place to stay with the family for a few nights over the 4th of July. The room was clean, modern and very spacious. I won't hesitate to stay here again for our next visit!"

Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2025

Golf, Outdoor Bar, Restaurant - The Tranquil Cabin
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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