Syracuse, NY

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

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(720 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(60 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

3.5/5(31 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
$85 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$99 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and 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! (255 reviews)
"I like to prep my own food so the full kitchen was perfect! New and clean."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

LivAway Suites- Syracuse
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
2.5 out of 5
6491 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$97 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$113 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (891 reviews)
"Very comfortable bed, room was spacious and clean. No frills, but good attention to cleanliness."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
4 out of 5
100 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$143 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$168 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Love the antique part of the property mixed with newer renovations."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Marriott Syracuse 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.
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.
"We arrived at 6 pm and the cleaning people were still there. The owner had forgotten our booking until I contacted him at 4 pm for check in instructions. We were not able to get inside before going to a concert. When we got back at 12 am, the cleaner had not locked the door and the other door was ..."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

3-bedroom apartment in welcoming Solvay
Cozy 2BR Near Destiny USA, Syracuse Uni,Zoo & Downtown
Cozy 2BR Near Destiny USA, Syracuse Uni,Zoo & Downtown
Syracuse
Stay at this apartment in Syracuse. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions JMA Wireless Dome and Destiny USA are located nearby.
Cozy 2BR Near Destiny USA, Syracuse Uni,Zoo & Downtown
2 Mi to Dtwn Syracuse: Cozy Updated Apt!
2 Mi to Dtwn Syracuse: Cozy Updated Apt!
Syracuse
Stay at this apartment in Syracuse. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Destiny USA and JMA Wireless ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
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"The place was very nice and had everything you needed for a great stay for 2 nights. It was extremely clean, and the property manager got back to me very quickly w/all my communications. The neighborhood was below average. We felt safe but just didn't love it."

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

2 Mi to Dtwn Syracuse: Cozy Updated Apt!
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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