Southside Travel Guide
Syracuse
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Destiny USA
During your visit to Syracuse, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Destiny USA. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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 Southside
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Great place for a quick layover. I always come to this hotel when I’m flying out. All the staff are so cool and kind and the rooms are clean and comfortable. I’ve been here a few times and this time,Elissa, at the front desk took great care of me. Thanks girl! See you all again.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
Courteous staff and clean
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
Great
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Parkview Hotel
Love this hotel. I hope it doesn’t change. The elegant feel and lovely social spaces are wonderful. The staff is exceptional.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
Breakfast was amazing and safety was excellent. The room was clean. However, the elevator definitely needs to be fixed, but for the most part, it was a wonderful stay.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
LivAway Suites- Syracuse
Super clean,super quiet staff is amazing
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
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.
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.
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and E.M. Mills Rose Garden.
Valley
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Valley and surrounding area, you can visit JMA Wireless Dome and Onondaga County War Memorial.
Lakefront
If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
