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
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Syracuse
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
"👍👍"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
"Awesome"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
"Fantastic for graduation!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
"Separate entrance. Parking was convenient"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Concord Syracuse, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"I would Not stay at this hotel again! Upon check in, the breakfast area was all covered, smell of paint, dust, very disappointed! We were told they were almost done but walking into that was awful. Gentleman who checked us in was friendly. No toilet paper holder, white shower curtain full of blue ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
"Our one-night stay was pleasant and pretty much what we wanted and expected. The room and the facilities overall were clean. The bed was comfortable. The bath was clean and the plumbing all worked as it should. The floor squeaked a bit. Breakfast was the typical hotel fare - self served cereal and ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
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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, Museum of International Masks and Puppets and ArtRage Gallery 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 Museum of Science and Technology.
