Lakefront Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Lakefront Hotel Deals
Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
Great!
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor
Front desk rep was wonderful. The hotel is modern and clean. Only saw a string of hair on the floor but nothing that needed to be brought to the staff attention. There is air freshener type smell in the air but it’s not overbearing. Usually I can’t tolerate those but it didn’t bother me. I love that ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Nice!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
Excellent
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Great shuttle service and great value for the price!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
The staff was friendly and polite and the room was spotless.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lakefront
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Armory Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, ArtRage Gallery and Museum of International Masks and Puppets are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse Stage.
