Lakefront Travel Guide
Syracuse
Popular places to visit
Syracuse University
Walk around the campus of Syracuse University, a top university in Syracuse. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
New York State Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at New York State Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Syracuse. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
JMA Wireless Dome
College basketball, football and lacrosse have never seen more enthusiastic crowds than those inside this stadium on the campus of Syracuse University.
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.
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Get inspired by playful otters, serene swans, fascinating elephants, sophisticated snow leopards and many more mammals at this beloved Syracuse institution.
Things to do
30-minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse
Top hotels in Lakefront
Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
Very clean Suite was very spacious
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor
Room was fine-
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Easy parking
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
We enjoyed the location. Room was clean. Restaurant was too full for us to try but there are plenty nearby. We stayed one night with our dog and staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Clean room
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
The staff was courteous. The bed and comforter was very comfortable. The amenities were expected according to the price point.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lakefront
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Armory Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown Syracuse
Downtown Syracuse is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Landmark Theatre and Clinton Square while you're in town.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, ArtRage Gallery and Museum of International Masks and Puppets are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse Stage.
