Westside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Get inspired by playful otters, serene swans, fascinating elephants, sophisticated snow leopards and many more mammals at this beloved Syracuse institution.
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.
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.
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.
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 Westside Hotel Deals
Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Everything was great
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
It was great
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Clean room very nice staff.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
We were upgraded to 1108 suite. It was beautiful!!!
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
The staff was friendly and polite and the room was spotless.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Quality Inn & Suites East Syracuse - Carrier Circle
It was a nice clean hotel . The only thing I would advise is to have a better breakfast options . Actually put out real food , eggs , sausage, potatoes . And make it go till 10am everyday .
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
Lakefront
If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium 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.
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 Everson Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Museum of International Masks and Puppets and ArtRage Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse Stage.
