Downtown Syracuse Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Clinton Square featuring heritage architecture, a park and a city
Landmark Theatre which includes interior views and heritage elements
Everson Museum of Art which includes interior views as well as a small group of people
Armory Square showing a city and street scenes as well as a small group of people
Museum of Science and Technology which includes interior views

Popular places to visit

Armory Square

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.

Armory Square
Landmark Theatre which includes interior views and heritage elements

Landmark Theatre

See Broadway musicals, comedy or rock shows at this beautiful and supposedly haunted 1920s venue just off Syracuse’s Armory Square.

Landmark Theatre
Museum of Science and Technology featuring interior views

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.

Museum of Science and Technology
Clinton Square featuring heritage architecture, a park and a city

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.

Clinton Square
Everson Museum of Art featuring art and interior views as well as an individual female

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.

Everson Museum of Art
Syracuse University

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.

Syracuse University

Activities

Epic Syracuse Scavenger Hunt: At The Center Of New York State!

Self-Guided Syracuse Scavenger Hunt: At The Center Of New York!

NZ$21
per adult
Self-Guided Syracuse Scavenger Hunt: At The Center Of New York!
1 Hour Shared Archery in Syracuse

1 Hour Shared Archery in Syracuse

NZ$46
per adult
1 Hour Shared Archery in Syracuse
Front Doors Exterior Far Shot Syracuse

1 Hr Syracuse Axe Throwing

NZ$47
per adult
1 Hr Syracuse Axe Throwing
1 Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse

30-minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse

NZ$37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
30-minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse
Axe Throwing in Syracuse

Axe Throwing in Syracuse

NZ$36
per adult
Axe Throwing in Syracuse
Epic Syracuse Scavenger Hunt: At The Center Of New York State!

Self-Guided Syracuse Scavenger Hunt: At The Center Of New York!

NZ$20
per adult
Self-Guided Syracuse Scavenger Hunt: At The Center Of New York!
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Our pick of the best Downtown Syracuse Hotel Deals

Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
4 out of 5
100 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY
The price is NZ$294 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$294
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"This is such a cool place to stay. This 100-year-old hotel was delicately restored and maintains much of the class from when it was built. The staff are professional and courteous, really going out of their way for my anniversary. I especially appreciated Kessan, front desk associate that checked ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
3 out of 5
300 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY
The price is NZ$280 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$280
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (613 reviews)
"Nice hotel with good rooms"

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2025

Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
3 out of 5
416 S Clinton St, Syracuse, NY
The price is NZ$272 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$272
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star historic hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (505 reviews)
"Clean, nice location."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
3 out of 5
300 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY
The price is NZ$263 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$263
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (334 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 out of 5
441 Electronics Pkwy, Liverpool, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$165 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$165
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Destiny USA and New York ...
7/10 Good! (764 reviews)
"Great value for cost. I sufficient signage from road. Staff of 1 at check-in was overwhelmed and wait was too long. I did a pre-check-in online and was told that it was basically for nothing because I still had to fill in the paperwork at the registration desk."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
LivAway Suites- Syracuse
LivAway Suites- Syracuse
2 out of 5
6595 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY
The price is NZ$158 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$158
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Destiny USA and JMA Wireless Dome are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (296 reviews)
"Property appears to have been heavily refurbished. Room has clean aesthetic and is designed to need a mop and wipe-down type of cleaning. Things seemed new, though it was surprising that a room with a kitchenette including dishwasher and microwave didn’t have dishes or cutlery. It was impressive ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

LivAway Suites- Syracuse
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Syracuse

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Northside

If you're spending some time in Northside, Museum of International Masks and Puppets and ArtRage Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Northside
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Westside

When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Armory Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westside
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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.

Southside
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Lakefront

If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Lakefront
Carrier Dome showing modern architecture

Eastside

While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse University Art Museum.

Eastside
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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.

Strathmore

Downtown Syracuse Travel Guide

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