Syracuse, NY

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Syracuse which includes a city and flowers
This city in Central New York’s Finger Lakes region offers college sports, summer sunshine and plentiful winter snow for year-round indoor and outdoor activities.

Enjoy fun-filled days of outdoor activities, shopping and cultural pursuits in the geographic heart of New York State. Syracuse has old roots as the primary supplier of salt for the United States. The modern presence of Syracuse University and numerous attractions give it a youthful vigor.

Kick-start your visit with outdoor activities at local parks. Spend half a day or more at Onondaga Lake Park. Walk along 7 miles (11 kilometers) of shoreline, rent a boat, visit the butterfly garden and play ball games on the sports fields. While you’re there, investigate the Salt Museum on the lake’s eastern shore to learn about the industry that built Syracuse.

Delve into the past at the Erie Canal Museum to learn about New York canals’ important role in American history. See how the 363-mile (584-kilometer) Erie route was built by hand.

Fill your shopping bags at Destiny USA, a massive six-story mall with more than 250 outlets. It also has attractions such as a mirror maze and the Canyon Climb Adventure, a suspended indoor climbing course. 

Buy tickets in advance for an NCAA Division I college sports event inside the Syracuse University Carrier Dome. Join the college crowd to celebrate afterward at the Armory Square neighborhood.

Treat children to a visit to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park it houses more than 700 animals, including elephants, tigers, bears and wolves. If you’re in the city in August go to the Great New York State Fair, with 12 days of rides, exhibits and entertainment. Check the fairgrounds website to see what events are happening at other times of the year.

Syracuse is 160 miles (257 kilometers) from Niagara Falls and 246 miles (396 kilometers) from New York City, with bus service from both locations. It has its own airport. Lake Ontario and the waterfalls, parks, hiking trails and ski slopes of the Finger Lakes region are about an hour away, offering swimming, skiing, hiking, fishing and autumn leaf-peeping.

Where to stay in Syracuse

Clinton Square which includes heritage architecture, a garden and a city

Downtown Syracuse

4/5(720 area reviews)

Travelers come to Downtown Syracuse for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Landmark Theatre and Clinton Square while you're in town.

Downtown Syracuse
Great place to play!

Lakefront

4/5(60 area reviews)

While visiting Lakefront, you might make a stop by sights like Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium.

Lakefront
Carrier Dome which includes modern architecture

Eastside

3.5/5(31 area reviews)

While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like Carrier Dome and Syracuse Stage.

Eastside
Little puffer fish at the zoo

Southside

While Southside isn't home to many top sights, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Carrier Dome are some notable places to visit nearby.

Southside
Rosamond Gifford Zoo which includes marine life

Westside

While visiting Westside, you might make a stop by sights like Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Burnet Park.

Westside
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Valley

If you're spending some time in Valley, Webster Pond and Rand Track Park are top sights worth seeing.

Valley
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
2.5 out of 5
6491 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥13,074 per night from May 26 to May 27
¥13,074
per night
May 26 - May 27
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (242 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024

Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
4 out of 5
100 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY
The price is ¥23,702 per night from May 19 to May 20
¥23,702
per night
May 19 - May 20
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Customer service was great!"

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Clarion Pointe Downtown
Clarion Pointe Downtown
2.5 out of 5
454 James Street, Syracuse, NY
The price is ¥13,509 per night from May 28 to May 29
¥13,509
per night
May 28 - May 29
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"My stay was very good. The staff is very kind. I was very comfortable throughout my stay. Thank you for your great customer service."

Reviewed on May 4, 2024

Clarion Pointe Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Perfect Blend of Convenience & Comfort in the heart of Syracuse NY
Perfect Blend of Convenience & Comfort in the heart of Syracuse NY
Syracuse
Stay at this apartment in Syracuse. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Carrier Dome and Destiny USA are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Great Stay for the Price
"Owner was accommodating. Place was clean and nice for the price. The entrance was a little off putting but once you get past that, it was good to go. There is a bar downstairs that plays music into the night and morning but we slept through it. The A/C is very smart so we struggled to keep the temperature ..."

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2023

Perfect Blend of Convenience & Comfort in the heart of Syracuse NY
HardingBNB First Floor
HardingBNB First Floor
Syracuse
Stay at this apartment in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Destiny USA and Carrier Dome ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
very nice vacation home
"We came for a long weekend to watch the solar eclipse. Dave's place is exactly as shown in the photographs - a very nice apartment, very clean and updated, and the beds were super comfortable. The house rules were clear and easy to follow, and our host Dave was very responsive. We had a very nice ..."

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

HardingBNB First Floor
AJ's VILLA w/FREE PARKING
AJ's VILLA w/FREE PARKING
Syracuse
Stay at this vacation home in Syracuse. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Carrier Dome and Destiny USA are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"Very clean inside. Close to Syracuse University. Host was very helpful."

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2023

AJ's VILLA w/FREE PARKING
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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