Best of Syracuse, NY
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Syracuse, NY — mapped and organized by category.
About Syracuse
Syracuse serves as the county seat of Onondaga County in New York. It ranks as the fifth-most populated city in the state with a population of 148,620.
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SuSu Dim Sum
SuSu Dim Sum is a restaurant in the Outer Comstock neighborhood. It serves Chinese cuisine with a focus on noodles, soup, and barbecue.
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Best Hotels in Syracuse
21 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor
Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor is a hotel located at 310 West Kirkpatrick Street.
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Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
The Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites is located at 416 South Clinton Street.
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Clarion Pointe
Quality Inn & Suites Downtown is a hotel located at 454 James Street.
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Collegian Hotel & Suites
The Collegian Hotel & Suites is located at 1060 East Genesee Street.
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Hampton Inn & Suites Syracuse
Hampton Inn & Suites Syracuse is a hotel located at 3017 Erie Boulevard East.
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Homewood Suites Hilton
Homewood Suites Hilton is located at 275 Elwood Davis Road.
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Hostelling International Syracuse
Hostelling International Syracuse offers budget-friendly accommodation at 535 Oak Street.
Best Restaurants in Syracuse
114 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Apizza Regionale
Apizza Regionale serves pizza in the Armory Square neighborhood.
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Bistro Elephant
Bistro Elephant is a steak house located in the Armory Square neighborhood.
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China Pavilion
China Pavilion serves Chinese cuisine in the Far Westside neighborhood.
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Crooked Cattle
Crooked Cattle is a sandwich restaurant located in the Armory Square neighborhood.
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Dakshin Curry & Briyani
Dakshin Curry & Briyani serves Indian cuisine in the Armory Square neighborhood.
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Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse
Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse is a restaurant located in the Salt Springs neighborhood.
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Dinosaur BBQ
Dinosaur BBQ serves American cuisine in the Armory Square neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Syracuse
31 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Café Kubal
Café Kubal is a coffee shop located in the Armory Square neighborhood.
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Modern Malt Bakeshop
Modern Malt Bakeshop is a café located in the Armory Square neighborhood.
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Peaks Coffee Company
Peaks Coffee Company is a café located in the Near Eastside neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Syracuse
30 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Al's Wine & Whiskey
Al's Wine & Whiskey is a bar located in the Armory Square neighborhood.
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Aurora Brewing
Aurora Brewing operates as a bar in the Far Westside neighborhood.
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Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant
Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant is a bar in Armory Square serving irish cuisine alongside salad, sandwich, dessert, chicken, potato, burger, cake, breakfast, lunch, tacos, fish, and seafood.
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The Blarney Stone
The Blarney Stone is a bar located in the Far Westside neighborhood.
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The Jugg on Teall
The Jugg on Teall is a bar located in the Sedgwick neighborhood.
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Eastwood Brewing Company
Eastwood Brewing Company operates as a bar in the Eastwood neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Syracuse
16 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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ArtRage Gallery
ArtRage Gallery is an attraction located in the Near Northeast neighborhood.
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Community Folk Art Center
Located in the University Hill neighborhood, the Community Folk Art Center serves as a local attraction.
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Edgewood Gallery
Edgewood Gallery is an attraction located in the University Neighborhood.
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Erie Canal Museum
Located in Downtown, the Erie Canal Museum serves as a local attraction for visitors interested in regional history.
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Everson Museum of Art
Located in the Downtown neighborhood, the Everson Museum of Art serves as a cultural attraction for visitors.
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Museum of Science and Technology
Located in Armory Square, the Museum of Science and Technology offers an educational attraction for visitors.
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Onondaga Historical Association Museum & Research Center
The Onondaga Historical Association Museum & Research Center is an attraction located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Point of Contact Gallery
Point of Contact Gallery is an attraction located in the University Hill neighborhood.
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Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park
Located in the Skunk City neighborhood, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park is a local attraction. Visitors can explore this zoo within the park setting.
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Spark Contemporary Art Space
Spark Contemporary Art Space is an attraction located in the Near Eastside neighborhood.
Best Shops in Syracuse
38 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Clothes Mentor
Clothes Mentor is a shop located in the DeWitt Acres neighborhood.
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Happy Hour Vintage
Happy Hour Vintage is a shop located in the Eastwood neighborhood.
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Lewis Uniform Company
Lewis Uniform Company operates as a shop in the Near Northeast neighborhood.
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Macy's Backstage
Macy's Backstage is a shop located in the Lakefront neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Syracuse
80 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Westmoreland Park
Westmoreland Park is a green space located in the Salt Springs neighborhood.
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Eastwood Heights Park
Eastwood Heights Park offers green space for visitors in the Eastwood neighborhood.
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Firefighter's Memorial Park
Firefighter's Memorial Park is a green space located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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