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
"Nice"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
"Awesome"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
"Just an overnight stay but everything was satisfactory except we could not adjust the heat & when we contacted front desk there was no maintenance person available so we just turned it off completely. Not a problem this time of year. Oh & a mirror in the main room would be helpful as well - maybe ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
"Clean room friendly staff"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
"I had a pleasant stay the staff was very nice the coffee was the only thing was not good but I wouldn't hold that against them(lol) I would recommend"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
"I parked my car there and had the shuttle to the airport"
Reviewed on 29 May 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, 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.
