Southside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Syracuse University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area 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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Landmark Theatre
See Broadway musicals, comedy or rock shows at this beautiful and supposedly haunted 1920s venue just off Syracuse’s Armory Square.
Our pick of the best Southside Hotel Deals
The Parkview Hotel
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Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
I wasn't there very long, but the staff was very friendly and our room was very clean along with the lobby and hall.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
I would have loved a hot tub.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Great history, lots of activity and restaurants.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
Location was amazing, staff was super friendly. A few of us got very early breakfast. Booked it for my bachelorette trip. Nothing crazy, just local shopping and activities. Bought two deluxe suites. It was a few little things I had a problem with; pool was super small so after three families in it, ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
LivAway Suites- Syracuse
We didn't use the air conditioning but the heat seems sufficient and didn't use the laundry service
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
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.
Westside
If you're spending some time in Westside, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and La Casita Cultural Center 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.
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse Stage.
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 Onondaga County War Memorial.
Lakefront
If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
