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
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.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Downtown Syracuse
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Place was very close to our event and breakfast was included.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
Everything was good overall.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
Nothing
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
There is nothing to do at the Armory Square. Websites claim that there are boutiques & shops, but only some average restaurants.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
Clean quiet and easy to get to airport from this property
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Staff were super nice; rooms were a bit older and not many amenities. Very close to the mall which was a bonus & McD’s right across the front door was awesome.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Syracuse
Westside
If you're spending some time in Westside, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and La Casita Cultural Center are top sights worth seeing.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Museum of International Masks and Puppets and ArtRage Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Lakefront
If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse Stage.
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.
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.
