Lakefront Travel Guide
Syracuse
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Lakefront
Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
Great hotel and location! Super clean, nice spacious suites, great evening reception with 2 complimentary drinks, perfect breakfast spread including cooked to order omelettes! Staff very friendly and accommodating! Overall perfect stay will be back.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor
Had an overnighter with my grandkids, 13 and 11. They had a good time.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
The Parkview Hotel
The door to room 309 didn't lock. I complained The towel was rough There was dust and garbage between the bed and wall TV was small and hard to see The room smelled of strong curry food. Like someone had cooked in the room The back door the water was not draining from the rain and had to step in ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
As always this hotel never disappoints. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The rooms are clean. Breakfast selection could be better but, I will always stay here when I am in the area.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Great downtown Syracuse location. Walking distance to the theater and many fantastic restaurants.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
LivAway Suites- Syracuse
Clean
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakefront
Westside
If you're spending some time in Westside, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and La Casita Cultural Center are top sights worth seeing.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, ArtRage Gallery and Museum of International Masks and Puppets 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.
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.
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.
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse Stage.
