Westside Travel Guide
Syracuse
Popular places to visit
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Get inspired by playful otters, serene swans, fascinating elephants, sophisticated snow leopards and many more mammals at this beloved Syracuse institution.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Westside
The Parkview Hotel
The room was spotless, the furnishings were very nice, big thick mattress, higher-quality food for the complimentary breakfasts, courteous staff, and best of all, I only saw a few other guests in the hallways and elevators.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
staff
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
AMAZING!!!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
The staff at this Craftsman Inn are the stars at a great facility! Each and every one there is eager to make your stay the very best and they succeed! Whether it’s the Front Desk, the breakfast area, or simply needing special accommodations, if they are able to make it happen, they will! The property ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Friendly staff and clean room
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Clarion Pointe Downtown
Great service!
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
Lakefront
If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, ArtRage Gallery and Museum of International Masks and Puppets are top sights worth seeing.
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and E.M. Mills Rose Garden.
