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
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.
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.
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.
Activities
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Our pick of the best Westside Hotel Deals
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
"Despite being close to a busy highway, it was remarkably quiet."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Concord Syracuse, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Took us checking into 3 different rooms to finally find a CLEAN room and it was after a late night flight. This is unacceptable and I wouldn’t recommend"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
"Staff was kind and breakfast is good"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Randolph Hotel Liverpool/Syracuse/Airport West, Trademark
"Everything went well! To be honest. Whenever I get a hotel now, I’m quick to see if they’ve got rooms open before I check anywhere else now. I had a small issue with hot water one day and went down to say something. By the time I arrived back up to my room there was a custodian waiting outside my ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
"Was an easy checkin and staff were wonderful. I especially appreciated such a nice breakfast each morning."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Cresthill Suites Syracuse
"The room was clean and comfy, useful kitchen inside the room a bonus. Quiet rooms too."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
Lakefront
If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium 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 Museum of Science and Technology.
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, Museum of International Masks and Puppets and ArtRage Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse Stage.
