Lakefront
Syracuse
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.
Top hotels in Lakefront
Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
Room was really nice and clean. Staff was very friendly. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on 2 Jan, 2026
Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor
Need a full restaurant
Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025
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
Courteous reception, clean and staff made us feel welcomed
Reviewed on 4 Jan, 2026
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
We didn’t do breakfast and the temp was ok
Reviewed on 31 Dec, 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Yes
Reviewed on 6 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakefront
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Armory Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
