Downtown Syracuse Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Armory Square
Home to Syracuse’s highest concentration of bars and restaurants, this lively city square is the perfect place for a night out in Central New York.
Landmark Theatre
See Broadway musicals, comedy or rock shows at this beautiful and supposedly haunted 1920s venue just off Syracuse’s Armory Square.
Museum of Science and Technology
Kids and adults will love this Syracuse museum, featuring an IMAX theater, interactive exhibits and possibly the world’s largest collection of toothpick sculptures.
Clinton Square
Nestled in the heart of Syracuse’s downtown, this historic plaza is known for its civic mindedness, hosting countless festivals and a community ice skating rink.
Everson Museum of Art
Brutalist architecture, American art and one of the world’s finest ceramics collections come together at this small but mighty museum in Syracuse’s downtown.
Syracuse University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Syracuse University during your travels in Syracuse. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Syracuse
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Perfect place to stay when visiting my slice!
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
Kiki checked me in and was very sweet. When I walked in my room, temp was set to 52! The bathroom door couldn’t open up all the way because it hit the sink. Weird! And there were no plugs anywhere! I couldn’t plug in my phone to charge - only in the bathroom.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
shops and restaurants near by. Great staff.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
The meat patties were hard . The quality of food not good. No yogurt. No coffee left
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Parkview Hotel
The room was clean. The bathroom had no heat. The fire alarm went off and the front desk staff said not to worry. The fire department will probably come and the cute firefighters.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
AC kept the room cool, everything was nice.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Syracuse
Westside
If you're spending some time in Westside, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and La Casita Cultural Center are top sights worth seeing.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, ArtRage Gallery and Museum of International Masks and Puppets are top sights worth seeing.
Lakefront
If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse Stage.
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.
Strathmore
While there might not be top attractions in Strathmore, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau.
