Westside Travel Guide
Syracuse
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Syracuse Scavenger Hunt: At The Center Of New York!
Top hotels in Westside
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
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Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
Great Value…Rooms were clean and comfortable… older hotel that’s been updated
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
Wonderful stay
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
Yes
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
The Parkview Hotel
Great room and location
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Clarion Pointe Downtown
This hotel fit our needs for a quick stay overnight. The staff was very friendly, the room was clean and comfortable and quiet.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
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 Museum of Science and Technology.
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, ArtRage Gallery and Museum of International Masks and Puppets 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.
