Popular places to visit
Syracuse University
Explore the campus 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.
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.
Things to do
1-Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse
Southside Hotel Deals
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
Staff was amazing, rooms were tidy, quiet, and warm (we visited in very early January, so this is a good thing). Great visit, one of the few hotels in the world I would actually book again.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Clean room, helpful staff
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
All of it! I love this place.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Staff was very friendly, hotel was clean, would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
AMAZING
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
The Magical Chez Tree Rest Treehouse perched 35' above the forest floor!
Great time..very peaceful.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Southside
Strathmore
When in Strathmore, you can plan a visit to Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Westside
Explore Middle Ages Brewing Company and shop for souvenirs near Leavenworth Park. Discover historic sites like Harriet May Mills House and St. Paul's Armenian Apostolic Church, or unwind at Frazer Park. Accessible by three major bus corridors.
Downtown Syracuse
Economic center with a bustling nightlife, Downtown Syracuse features the lively Armory Square, luxury condos, and high-end office spaces. Explore historic Clinton Square and relax in Forman Park.
Eastside
Bordering Downtown Syracuse and University Hill, Near Eastside boasts historic gems like the Gustav Stickley House and Collins House. Explore the rich history while staying close to downtown attractions.
Valley
While there might not be top attractions in Valley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like JMA Wireless Dome and Onondaga County War Memorial.
Lakefront
Bordering Downtown Syracuse, Lakefront features the charming areas of Franklin Square and Inner Harbor. Explore the historic O.M. Edwards Building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
