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 vigor.

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 kilometers) 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-kilometer) 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 Armory Square neighborhood.

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 kilometers) from Niagara Falls and 246 miles (396 kilometers) 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 garden 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.

Downtown Syracuse
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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.

Eastside
Little puffer fish at the zoo

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.

Southside
Rosamond Gifford Zoo featuring marine life

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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Northside

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

Northside
LivAway Suites- Syracuse
LivAway Suites- Syracuse
2 out of 5
6595 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY
The price is CA $122 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
CA $122
CA $143 total
Jun 22 - Jun 23
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (188 reviews)
"Great hotel very big room with full kitchen"

Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2025

LivAway Suites- Syracuse
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
4 out of 5
100 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY
The price is CA $183 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
CA $183
CA $215 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful old hotel with modern features while retaining lovely public areas. Gorgeous ballroom."

Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2025

Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Clarion Pointe Downtown
Clarion Pointe Downtown
2.5 out of 5
454 James Street, Syracuse, NY
The price is CA $133 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
CA $133
CA $158 total
Jun 22 - Jun 23
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 helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great breakfast and good coffee. Room was very clean and the bed was comfortable"

Reviewed on May 23, 2025

Clarion Pointe Downtown
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.
A modern, comfortable and conveniently located apartment.
A modern, comfortable and conveniently located apartment.
Syracuse
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions JMA Wireless Dome and Destiny ...
Excellent accommodations. Very clean and modern. Neighborhood is a little sketchy but presented no i
"Overall excellent accommodations."

Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2024

A modern, comfortable and conveniently located apartment.
3-bedroom apartment in welcoming Solvay
3-bedroom apartment in welcoming Solvay
Syracuse
Stay at this apartment in Syracuse. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions New York State Fairgrounds and Destiny USA are located nearby.
3-bedroom apartment in welcoming Solvay
HardingBNB First Floor
HardingBNB First Floor
Syracuse
Stay at this apartment in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Destiny USA and JMA Wireless ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Stayed Overnight for a Concert at Ampitheater
"Great location. Nice quiet neighborhood. Owner was able to get us an early check in which was very much appreciated."

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

HardingBNB First Floor
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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