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
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
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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
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
Great place to play!

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
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.

Westside
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle

Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle

2.5 out of 5
6491 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY
$95 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$111 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,112 reviews)
"Great location to the event we were attending."

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
LivAway Suites- Syracuse

LivAway Suites- Syracuse

2 out of 5
6595 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY
$83 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Nov 18 to Nov 19
$98 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Total with 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (623 reviews)
"Great location, very clean and accommodating!"

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

LivAway Suites- Syracuse
Marriott Syracuse Downtown

Marriott Syracuse Downtown

4 out of 5
100 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY
$127 nightly
The price is $148 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$148 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with 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! (1,011 reviews)
"This is such a beautiful hotel, I enjoyed walking around and looking at all the details of the historical charm, I even was treated to getting to see the magnificent ballroom! I definitely recommend staying here."

Reviewed on Oct 16, 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.
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (12 reviews)
"Stayed with my family for the weekend for the State fair. The house was perfect. The location was a little sketchy but no issues. The only issue is with the upstairs tenants. You could hear the creeky floors late at night and in the early morning hours. Kept you up if your a light sleeper."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

A modern, comfortable and conveniently located apartment.
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! (31 reviews)
"Great place, in town for a wedding and super convenient."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

HardingBNB First Floor
Stylish 2BR Syracuse Stay, Near Zoo, Museums and Downtown

Stylish 2BR Syracuse Stay, Near Zoo, Museums and Downtown

Syracuse
Stay at this apartment in Syracuse. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Destiny USA and New York State Fairgrounds are located nearby.
Stylish 2BR Syracuse Stay, Near Zoo, Museums and 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.

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