Lakefront Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

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
New York State Fairgrounds

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.

New York State Fairgrounds
Carrier Dome

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.

JMA Wireless Dome
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
Rosamond Gifford Zoo showing marine life as well as children

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Get inspired by playful otters, serene swans, fascinating elephants, sophisticated snow leopards and many more mammals at this beloved Syracuse institution.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Activities

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!
1 Hour Shared Archery in Syracuse

1 Hour Shared Archery in Syracuse

NZ$47
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
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Our pick of the best Lakefront Hotel Deals

Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
3.5 out of 5
311-371 Hiawatha Blvd., Syracuse, NY
The price is NZ$330 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$330
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Great experience"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor
Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor
3 out of 5
310 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY
The price is NZ$289 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$289
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Syracuse, close to Onondaga Creek walk trail for walking and biking and this trail leads to NYS trail around Onondaga Lake. Good breakfast food, nice patio for outside lounging. Very helpful front desk staff."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor
Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 out of 5
441 Electronics Pkwy, Liverpool, NY
The price is NZ$150 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$150
12 July - 13 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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (746 reviews)
"Only problem was no ice."

Reviewed on 7 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 23 July to 24 July
NZ$158
23 July - 24 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! (272 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

LivAway Suites- Syracuse
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
3.5 out of 5
7300 E Genesee Street, Fayetteville, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$309 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$309
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Fayetteville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,120 reviews)
Disappointing
"The hotel and the room were ok. Check in was painful. We had to wait that they checked the room for readiness (even though it was 5:30 pm!) and then one of the hostess went and vacuum the room, so weird! So we had to wait a long time. Breakfast was terrible (all processed foods like if it was a chain). ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

The Craftsman Inn & Suites
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
2 out of 5
421 7th North Street, NYS Thruway(I-90) Ex 36 & 37, Liverpool, NY
The price is NZ$140 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$140
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,130 reviews)
"Decent place to stay for cheap"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Lakefront

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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
Clinton Square featuring a city, a garden and heritage architecture

Downtown Syracuse

3/5(1 area review)

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.

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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Strathmore

While there might not be top attractions in Strathmore, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Museum of Science and Technology.

Strathmore
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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
Carrier Dome showing modern architecture

Eastside

While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and E.M. Mills Rose Garden.

Eastside

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