Downtown Syracuse
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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.
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.
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.
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 around 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
30-minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse
Top hotels in Downtown Syracuse
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Staff was polite and efficient. The menu selections were good. Overall the food was average. Need to up grade your chef’s talent. You have a diamond in the rough with this location. I am very surprised that the Marriott Hotels did not take the Hotel Syracuse to a higher level! The rooms were nice. ...
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
Wonderful stay. Staff was friendly and helpful. Building add room were week kept. The only item that I disliked was the sheets and towels smelled like bounce dryer sheets. That’s just a personal thing.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
Friendly staff, room enough for the whole family, and convenient location to restaurants, shopping, etc...
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
Nice personal touch to have a ‘welcome bag’ for Syracuse new students moving in/back to school.
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025
Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Easy parking
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
This hotel is great! The staff are friendly, the rooms are clean and restaurant is amazing!
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Syracuse
Northside
While visiting Northside, you might make a stop by sights like ArtRage Gallery and Museum of International Masks and Puppets.
Westside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westside and surrounding area, you can visit Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Armory Square.
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
While visiting Lakefront, you might make a stop by sights like Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium.
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse Stage.
Strathmore
When in Strathmore, you can plan a visit to Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
