Southside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Syracuse University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Syracuse University during your travels in Syracuse. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Destiny USA
During your visit to Syracuse, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Destiny USA. 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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Our pick of the best Southside Hotel Deals
The Parkview Hotel
Value for the money - terrible.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
AC was really noisy.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Our booked room wasnt clean on arrival, they offered us a different room, luckily it worked for us, we changed rooms, and they were able to accomidate with coupons to the resturant.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
Great breakfast and communication
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
LivAway Suites- Syracuse
The staff was rude and mainly unhelpful at most points. They were frequently missing from the front desk even during open hours. The entire hotel smelled like smoke and pot smell. We asked for body was during the stay since it ran out and no one ever brought it. It was nice that it was new but the ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
Yes , there was a free breakfast. Nothing fancy Front Desk was great It was in the heart of Syracuse, so walking distances to many amenities and restaurants. 10 min drive to the airport or the Mall. And the parking lot has one EV charging station I think it's a great choice for a short a short stay ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
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.
Westside
If you're spending some time in Westside, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and La Casita Cultural Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse Stage.
Valley
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Valley and surrounding area, you can visit JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse Stage.
Lakefront
If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
