Downtown Syracuse Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Syracuse
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Syracuse Hotel Deals
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Perfect
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
Friendly staff and our suite was very nice.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
Great quick check in. Thanks!
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
Nice personal touch to have a ‘welcome bag’ for Syracuse new students moving in/back to school.
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Easy parking
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
We enjoyed the location. Room was clean. Restaurant was too full for us to try but there are plenty nearby. We stayed one night with our dog and staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Syracuse
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, ArtRage Gallery and Museum of International Masks and Puppets are top sights worth seeing.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Armory Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Lakefront
If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse Stage.
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.
