Southside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Shyanne Hartman
Photo by Shyanne Hartman

Popular places to visit

Syracuse University

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.

Syracuse University
New York State Fairgrounds

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.

New York State Fairgrounds
Carrier Dome

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.

JMA Wireless Dome
Armory Square

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.

Armory Square
Landmark Theatre which includes interior views and heritage elements

Landmark Theatre

See Broadway musicals, comedy or rock shows at this beautiful and supposedly haunted 1920s venue just off Syracuse’s Armory Square.

Landmark Theatre
Rosamond Gifford Zoo showing marine life as well as children

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Get inspired by playful otters, serene swans, fascinating elephants, sophisticated snow leopards and many more mammals at this beloved Syracuse institution.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Activities

1 Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse

30-minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse

AU$33
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
30-minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse
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Our pick of the best Southside Hotel Deals

Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
441 Electronics Pkwy, Liverpool, NY
The price is AU$153 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$153
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Destiny USA and New York ...
7/10 Good! (775 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
LivAway Suites- Syracuse

LivAway Suites- Syracuse

2 out of 5
6595 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY
The price is AU$130 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$130
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Destiny USA and JMA Wireless Dome are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (309 reviews)
Very nice. Love it
"The hotel was very clean and comfortable. It is modern and what I loved about it is that the suite was equipped with everything that I could possibly need for my trip."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

LivAway Suites- Syracuse
The Craftsman Inn & Suites

The Craftsman Inn & Suites

3.5 out of 5
7300 E Genesee Street, Fayetteville, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$253 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$253
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Fayetteville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,141 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

The Craftsman Inn & Suites
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport

Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport

2 out of 5
421 7th North Street, NYS Thruway(I-90) Ex 36 & 37, Liverpool, NY
The price is AU$132 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$132
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,146 reviews)
"I liked the maid that was cleaning the rooms because the remote to the TV was broke and she gave us another one. She was very nice. What I didn't like was the doors to the rooms was loud when they closed and also the air conditioner in our room made a noise."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Marriott Syracuse Downtown

Marriott Syracuse Downtown

4 out of 5
100 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY
The price is AU$271 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$271
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel was immaculate, friendly, and very attentive. The front desk concierge was probably the most friendly and helpful gentleman in years for my heavy business travel, highly recommend this hotel !!!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Marriott Syracuse Downtown
The Magical Chez Tree Rest Treehouse perched 35' above the forest floor!

The Magical Chez Tree Rest Treehouse perched 35' above the forest floor!

Lafayette
Stay at this cottage in LaFayette. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Jamesville Beach Park and Pratt's Falls County Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
"We had such an amazing time at the tree house. It was the perfect location/setting to sit and relax. We can’t wait to return again!!"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

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The Magical Chez Tree Rest Treehouse perched 35' above the forest floor!
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Other neighbourhoods around Southside

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Strathmore

While there might not be top attractions in Strathmore, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Strathmore
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Westside

When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Armory Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westside
Clinton Square featuring heritage architecture, a park and a city

Downtown Syracuse

3/5(1 area review)

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.

Downtown Syracuse
Carrier Dome showing modern architecture

Eastside

While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse University Art Museum.

Eastside
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Valley

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Valley and surrounding area, you can visit JMA Wireless Dome and Museum of Science and Technology.

Valley
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Lakefront

If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Lakefront

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