Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Get inspired by playful otters, serene swans, fascinating elephants, sophisticated snow leopards and many more mammals at this beloved Syracuse institution.
Things to do
30-minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse
Top hotels in Southside
Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
It was okay
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Good stay comfortable, helpful and kind staff.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
This cute little hotel looks like it’s right out of a hallmark movie. The staff were excellent. The restaurant was delicious. We will be back!
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
The gentleman who checked us in was amazing. Definitely keep him! He's great.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
LivAway Suites- Syracuse
Everything was great except the bed frame did not support the mattress well so my husband slept on a slope all night.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Quality Inn & Suites East Syracuse - Carrier Circle
Yes
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
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
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Armory Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Onondaga County War Memorial.
Lakefront
If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
