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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.
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.
Carrier Dome
College basketball, football and lacrosse have never seen more enthusiastic crowds than those inside this stadium on the campus of Syracuse University.
Landmark Theatre
See Broadway musicals, comedy or rock shows at this beautiful and supposedly haunted 1920s venue just off Syracuse’s 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.
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Get inspired by playful otters, serene swans, fascinating elephants, sophisticated snow leopards and many more mammals at this beloved Syracuse institution.
Museum of Science and Technology
Kids and adults will love this Syracuse museum, featuring an IMAX theater, interactive exhibits and possibly the world’s largest collection of toothpick sculptures.
Clinton Square
Nestled in the heart of Syracuse’s downtown, this historic plaza is known for its civic mindedness, hosting countless festivals and a community ice skating rink.
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.
Areas of Syracuse
Lakefront
If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and Central New York Regional Market 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.
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like Carrier Dome and E.M. Mills Rose Garden.
Southside
While Southside isn't home to many top sights, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Carrier Dome are some notable places to visit nearby.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, ArtRage Gallery and Museum of International Masks and Puppets are top sights worth seeing.
Westside
If you're spending some time in Westside, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Burnet Park are top sights worth seeing.
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