Popular places to visit
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.
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
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
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Clean room
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
Courteous staff, spotless, comfortable.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
HomeTown Inn by Red Roof East Syracuse
Overall great for what we needed!
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
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
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
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.
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.
Downtown Syracuse
Travelers come to Downtown Syracuse for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like 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
While there might not be top attractions in Valley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like JMA Wireless Dome and Onondaga County War Memorial.
Lakefront
While visiting Lakefront, you might make a stop by sights like Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium.
