Lakefront Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Syracuse University

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.

Syracuse University
New York State Fairgrounds

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.

New York State Fairgrounds
Carrier Dome

Carrier Dome

College basketball, football and lacrosse have never seen more enthusiastic crowds than those inside this stadium on the campus of Syracuse University.

Carrier Dome
Landmark Theatre which includes interior views and heritage elements

Landmark Theatre

See Broadway musicals, comedy or rock shows at this beautiful and supposedly haunted 1920s venue just off Syracuse’s Armory Square.

Landmark Theatre
Armory Square

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.

Armory Square
Rosamond Gifford Zoo showing marine life as well as children

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Get inspired by playful otters, serene swans, fascinating elephants, sophisticated snow leopards and many more mammals at this beloved Syracuse institution.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Activities

1 Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse

45-minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse

AU$44
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
45-minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse
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Our pick of the best Lakefront Hotel Deals

Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
3.5 out of 5
311-371 Hiawatha Blvd., Syracuse, NY
The price is AU$294 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$294
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel was fine. Restaurant was supposed to open at 4 but no staff. Had to leave the property to eat. We’ve been here before and restaurant service was also poor."

Reviewed on 3 Feb. 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor
Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor
3 out of 5
310 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY
The price is AU$254 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$254
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"It is a fine place for a night or two. Personally, I was happy that the hotel provided access to our Netflix account so we could relax continuing to watch the series we were watching at home. That was a nice touch, as was the complimentary fruit always available."

Reviewed on 19 Jan. 2025

Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
2 out of 5
421 7th North Street, NYS Thruway(I-90) Ex 36 & 37, Liverpool, NY
The price is AU$131 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
AU$131
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,212 reviews)
"Very friendly employees. Clean rooms, centrally located."

Reviewed on 4 Feb. 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
4 out of 5
100 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY
The price is AU$263 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$263
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"I had a wonderful stay at this facility. Thank you to the staff"

Reviewed on 4 Feb. 2025

Marriott Syracuse Downtown
The Magical Chez Tree Rest Treehouse perched 35' above the forest floor!
The Magical Chez Tree Rest Treehouse perched 35' above the forest floor!
Lafayette
Stay at this cottage in LaFayette. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Jamesville Beach Park and Pratt's Falls County Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Should get ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"EVERYTHING as described and more. Place was so clean you'd of thought we were the first guests. Hosts were very accessible via text during our stay. The construction of this tree house is amazing and detailed. The ability to sit at a fire even during rain was a plus and complete with barn owls calling ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sep. 2024

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The Magical Chez Tree Rest Treehouse perched 35' above the forest floor!
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
3.5 out of 5
7300 E Genesee Street, Fayetteville, NY
The price is AU$278 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$278
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Fayetteville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (972 reviews)
"Close to SU. Very clean property. Staff were great."

Reviewed on 3 Feb. 2025

The Craftsman Inn & Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Lakefront

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Westside

If you're spending some time in Westside, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Burnet Park are top sights worth seeing.

Westside
Clinton Square featuring a city, a garden and heritage architecture

Downtown Syracuse

3/5(1 area review)

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.

Downtown Syracuse
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Northside

If you're spending some time in Northside, ArtRage Gallery and Museum of International Masks and Puppets are top sights worth seeing.

Northside
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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.

Strathmore
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Southside

While Southside isn't home to many top sights, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Carrier Dome are some notable places to visit nearby.

Southside
Carrier Dome showing modern architecture

Eastside

While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like Carrier Dome and E.M. Mills Rose Garden.

Eastside

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