Lakefront 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.
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.
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.
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.
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Get inspired by playful otters, serene swans, fascinating elephants, sophisticated snow leopards and many more mammals at this beloved Syracuse institution.
Top hotels in Lakefront
Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
It’s always an absolute pleasure staying here! Love the hospitality an clean rooms! Always makes it up to us if there is any issues! Great breakfast an fantastic service!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor
The bed and pillows were super soft and comfortable. Hotel is very chic❤️
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
Room was clean, good size
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Easy transportation
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
I love this hotel and have stayed here several times before. On this particular visit, I unfortunately had some very loud neighbors who would not reduce the volume of their music and TV. They continued late into the night. I had an early flight and was not able to sleep. I felt I had no recourse ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Tru By Hilton Syracuse North Airport Area
We enjoyed our stay. We needed something for a quick one night reservation and it exceeded our expectations.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lakefront
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.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, ArtRage Gallery and Museum of International Masks and Puppets are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and E.M. Mills Rose Garden.
Lakefront Travel Guide
- Destiny USA
- Central New York Regional Market
- New York State Fairgrounds
- Skaneateles Lake
- Armory Square
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
- St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
- St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
- Onondaga Lake Park
- Clinton Square
- Lake Onondaga
- Syracuse VA Medical Center
- Onondaga County War Memorial
