Downtown Syracuse Travel Guide

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Landmark Theatre

See Broadway musicals, comedy or rock shows at this beautiful and supposedly haunted 1920s venue just off Syracuse’s Armory Square.

Landmark Theatre
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Armory Square

4/5(1 review)

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.

Armory Square
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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.

Museum of Science and Technology
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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.

Clinton Square
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Everson Museum of Art

4/5(1 review)

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.

Everson Museum of Art
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Syracuse University

4/5(1 review)

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.

Syracuse University

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1 Hr Syracuse Axe Throwing

฿987
Per adult
1 Hr Syracuse Axe Throwing
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Syracuse Showdown Scavenger Hunt

฿761
Per adult
Syracuse Showdown Scavenger Hunt
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1 Hour Shared Archery in Syracuse

฿987
Per adult
1 Hour Shared Archery in Syracuse
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Explore Syracuse with a Fun Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers

฿705
Per adult
Explore Syracuse with a Fun Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers
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Epic Syracuse Scavenger Hunt: At The Center Of New York State!

฿434
Per adult
Epic Syracuse Scavenger Hunt: At The Center Of New York State!
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Axe Throwing in Syracuse

฿951
Per adult
Axe Throwing in Syracuse
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Top hotels in Downtown Syracuse

Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
2 out of 5
421 7th North Street, NYS Thruway(I-90) Ex 36 & 37, Liverpool, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,732 per night from 27 May to 28 May
฿2,732
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,786 reviews)
"Always clean. Always friendly staff. Breakfast is a joke, but we don't rely on it for our meal, so not a big deal for us."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
4 out of 5
100 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY
The price is ฿4,883 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿4,883
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this historic hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Great hospitality!
"Excellent location and beautiful hotel. It was my 60th birthday and upon arrival, the person checking me in asked if there was any special that brought us to Syracuse. I said my birthday celebration. When we returned back at the hotel in the evening there was a charcuterie board, bottle of wine on ..."

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
3 out of 5
416 S Clinton St, Syracuse, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,169 per night from 27 May to 28 May
฿5,169
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 3-star historic hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (245 reviews)
"Definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
3 out of 5
300 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY
The price is ฿5,490 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿5,490
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Popular attractions Carrier Dome and Destiny ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (524 reviews)
"Great hotel. Walking distance to restaurants and shops."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
3 out of 5
300 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY
The price is ฿5,490 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿5,490
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (268 reviews)
Surprise family trip!
"Booked a one-night stay for an impromptu family trip. The room was the perfect size and the kitchenette was a great feature. Looking forward to staying again when we are in the area!"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
2.5 out of 5
6491 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY
The price is ฿3,218 per night from 21 May to 22 May
฿3,218
per night
21 May - 22 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (261 reviews)
"It literally is a cottage in the middle of a field. Beautiful, quite and fits our needs perfectly"

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Syracuse

Rosamond Gifford Zoo featuring marine life

Westside

If you're spending some time in Westside, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Burnet Park are top sights worth seeing.

Westside
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Southside

While Southside isn't home to many top sights, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Carrier Dome are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Lakefront

If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Lakefront
Carrier Dome showing modern architecture

Eastside

While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like Carrier Dome and Syracuse Stage.

Eastside
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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.

Strathmore
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Valley

If you're spending some time in Valley, Webster Pond and Rand Track Park are top sights worth seeing.

Valley

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