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 14 Jul 2025
Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025
Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
LivAway Suites- Syracuse
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Syracuse
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Museum of International Masks and Puppets and ArtRage Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Armory Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Southside
While Southside isn't home to many top sights, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Everson Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 University Art Museum.
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.
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- More trip options
- Armory Square
- Clinton Square
- Erie Canal Museum
- Onondaga County War Memorial
- Everson Museum of Art
- Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau
- New York State Fairgrounds
- Destiny USA
- Skaneateles Lake
- St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
- St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
- Onondaga Lake Park
- Lake Onondaga
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