Downtown Syracuse Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Syracuse Scavenger Hunt: At The Center Of New York!
Top hotels in Downtown Syracuse
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
The breakfast was fresh and delicious. The staff was so friendly. A great stay all around.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
Great room
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
Courteous staff
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
Good service and a lot of places to eat very close
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Check in person was great and helpful and room cleaned😊
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
There’s was some foot noise above my room.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 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 Central New York Regional Market are top sights worth seeing.
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and E.M. Mills Rose Garden.
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.
