Westside Travel Guide
Syracuse
Popular places to visit
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Get inspired by playful otters, serene swans, fascinating elephants, sophisticated snow leopards and many more mammals at this beloved Syracuse institution.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Westside
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
Room was clean, good size
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Easy transportation
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Brian checked us in and was so welcoming and pleasant
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
It was very comfortable, with a friendly staff.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Yes very clean
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Tru By Hilton Syracuse North Airport Area
Was definitely expecting more with the name Hilton! The rooms are very basic and The beds are not comfortable but it is very clean. Staff was excellent and I felt safe being a solo female traveler!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
Lakefront
If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and Central New York Regional Market are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, ArtRage Gallery and Museum of International Masks and Puppets are top sights worth seeing.
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and E.M. Mills Rose Garden.
