This hotel is in the perfect spot to be able to do anything you want in and around Syracuse. Just a few minutes from the thruway if you want to travel around Syracuse, and a few minutes from the highway if you want to get downtown. You’ll be able to ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Syracuse/Carrier Circle Hotel
Hilton Hotels are some of my favorites. This one is in the perfect spot to get to anywhere in Syracuse!
Hilton Garden Inn East Syracuse Hotel near Destiny USA
A great list of hotels. I added my personal favorite separately, but these are all good options!
THE 10 BEST Hotels in DeWitt, NY 2025 (from $62)
Food
Anything from brunch to fine dining!
If you’re looking for great breakfast or brunch, make sure to check out Rise N Shine
Rise N Shine Diner Westcott
Heidi’s is classic Syracuse charm. People line up for hotdogs and ice cream!
Heid's of Liverpool
Pasta’s is known for being the spot to get a nice dinner in downtown Syracuse, especially if you like Italian!
Pastabilities
If you’re familiar with Syracuse, you know of the huge Irish population. This is where they come to drink and eat! Stop by and make sure to get a Shepard’s Pie!
Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub
Lemon Grass is THE fine dining restaurant in Syracuse. It’s the most expensive option on this list, but well worth it
Lemon Grass Restaurant
Dinosaur is the main BBQ spot in Syracuse. They’re famous for a reason!
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
The Cheesecake Factory needs no introduction. Need a safe bet? This is a great place to go!
The Cheesecake Factory
Not sure what you want for food? The Salt City Market has it all, you’re sure to find something you like!
Salt City Market
Shifty’s is a bit of a dive bar, but I really like their wings!
Shifty's Bar & Grill
Activities
There’s so much to explore in Syracuse!
The zoo is a great place to go for people of any age!
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Green Lakes is a campground, but there’s also a beach and allots of hiking trails. Make sure you stop by at this one of a kind lake!
Green Lakes State Park
The MOST is a great place to spend a cold or rainy day. It’s a huge museum full of science and technology!
Museum of Science & Technology
If you’re more of a fine art enjoyer than a science and tech art enjoyer, this is the museum for you. And if you go at lunch time? They’ve got a great café!
Everson Museum of Art
Destiny USA is the biggest mall in the Syracuse area. Food, clothing, mirror mazes, go-carts, they’ve got it all!
Destiny USA
If you’re in town for the NYS Fair, this is the place to be! Best state fair in the country!
