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.
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
Explore the campus of Syracuse University, during your travels in Syracuse. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
1-Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse
Top hotels in Downtown Syracuse
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
AMAZING!!!
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
The staff was extraordinary. Every single one of them were polite, accommodating, and helpful.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
Staf was very helpful
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
Hotel and room a little outdated. Great location for downtown activities.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
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Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
The Parkview Hotel
We spent a long weekend touring colleges in the area- this hotel was so quaint!! The staff is what made the experience so special— all of the front desk staff were so kind and helpful. Even the gentleman shoveling the parking lot was amazing. This will be my first option any time I visit. There is ...
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Syracuse
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.
Northside
While visiting Northside, you might make a stop by sights like ArtRage Gallery and Museum of International Masks and Puppets.
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 E.M. Mills Rose Garden.
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.
Strathmore
When in Strathmore, you can plan a visit to Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Museum of Science and Technology, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
