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 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
1-Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse
Top hotels in Southside
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
Great room, very clean. Bed was comfortable! Sultana had excellent customer service skills and made sure we were satisfied with everything!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Great place to stay when you want a good night's rest before getting on a plane. Great rate to park there for the week and take the shuttle to the airport.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
o.k. breakfast
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Room was good. Breakfast was average.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
Nice
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Tru By Hilton Syracuse North Airport Area
Excellent!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
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
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Armory Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Museum of Science and Technology.
Lakefront
If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and Central New York Regional Market are top sights worth seeing.
