Lakefront Travel Guide
Syracuse
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Things to do
An Epic Syracuse Scavenger Hunt: At The Center Of New York!
Top hotels in Lakefront
Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
"Breakfast was good, but my check in was inconvenient. The front doors are locked at 11pm. So anyone trying to check in after that time has to knock to get the attention of the front desk person. When I got the attention of the desk, she points to the card reader to open the door. I don’t have a card ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Aloft by Marriott Syracuse Inner Harbor
"Staff were always willing to help. Room was clean and comfortable. Located near Destiny USA."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Hotel Concord Syracuse, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Sent to 1st room on 2nd floor still being renovated, literally drilling in the bathroom. Then sent to 2nd room on 1st floor where the tv was on the bed with wires out. Then sent to a 3rd room on 4th floor where the toilet was broken, tv was broke and very low lighting in the bathroom. Overall, very ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
"Very clean property and rooms. Nice area near fast food, gas station, and coffee (Dunkin). Easy parking. King size bed was comfortable and bathroom was clean. 5 star stay for sure"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
"The walls of the rooms are paper thin. One night the people in the room next door were partying until 4am and we got no sleep, The front desk tried once to stop it but the noise continued."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Cresthill Suites Syracuse
"The place was okay and clean but the bed was really hard and the surrounding rooms were very noisy."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Lakefront
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.
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.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Museum of International Masks and Puppets and ArtRage Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Westside
If you're spending some time in Westside, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Middle Ages Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.
