Westside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Get inspired by playful otters, serene swans, fascinating elephants, sophisticated snow leopards and many more mammals at this beloved Syracuse institution.
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 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.
Our pick of the best Westside Hotel Deals
Private house with city and lake views- close to everything
Lovely home and heathers communication was great!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Stylish 2BR Syracuse Stay, Near Zoo, Museums and Downtown
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
The staff was amazing and helpful. It was pet friendly and we brought our dog. It was so nice and comfortable.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Room was good. Breakfast was average.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
Beautiful property, lovely restaurant and amenities
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Great stay
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
Lakefront
If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and Central New York Regional Market 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.
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.
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.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, ArtRage Gallery and Museum of International Masks and Puppets are top sights worth seeing.
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse Stage.
