Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city of 146,384 people in Onondaga County, New York, founded in 1848.
Why visit Syracuse
Townapedia lists 103 museums and landmarks, 80 parks and trails, 208 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, Landmark Theatre, Erie Canal Museum and Everson Museum of Art.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 128 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Syracuse
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Syracuse
Syracuse ( SIRR-ə-kewz, SERR-, -kewss) is a city in New York, United States, and the county seat of Onondaga County. With 148,620 residents, and a metropolitan area of 662,057 people, it is the most populous city in Central New York, as well as the fifth-most populated city and 13th-most populated municipality in New York.
From the Wikipedia article Syracuse, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park
Zoo and aquarium · 1.9 mi
1 Conservation Place, Syracuse
Mo-Su 10:00-16:30; Dec 25 off; Jan 01 off
Landmark Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Theater in Syracuse, New York, USA
362 South Salina Street, Syracuse
Museums and landmarks103
Erie Canal Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Canal museum in Syracuse, New York
318 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse
Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 10:00-15:00
Everson Museum of Art
Museum
401 Harrison Street, Syracuse
Tu-Th 12:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Museum of Science and Technology
Museum · 0.7 mi
500 South Franklin Street, Syracuse
Th-Su 09:30-17:00
Elmwood Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Syracuse, New York
Hanover Square
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Human settlement in Syracuse, New York, United States of America
People's African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic church in New York, United States
711 East Fayette Street, Syracuse
St. Paul's Armenian Apostolic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Church building in New York, United States of America
Thornden Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Park in the United States of America
201 Ostrom Avenue, Syracuse
Alexander Brown House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Syracuse, New York
Alton Simmons House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Syracuse, New York
Amos Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Commercial building in Syracuse, New York
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Armory Square
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Human settlement in Syracuse, New York, United States of America
91 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds80
Sunnycrest Ice Rink
Sports field and stadium · 1.8 mi
Opening times subject to change
698 Robinson Street, Syracuse
Nov-Mar: Mo-Tu 12:15-16:30; Nov-Mar: We 12:00-17:30,19:15-21:30;...
Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion
Sports field and stadium · 2.3 mi
511 Skytop Road, Syracuse
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-00:00; Sa 10:00-00:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Clinton Square Ice Rink (Seasonal)
Sports field and stadium · 0.8 mi
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-20:30; Sa 10:00-20:30; Su 10:00-20:00...
JMA Wireless Dome
Sports field and stadium · 0.5 mi
901 Irving Avenue, Syracuse
Manley Field House
Sports field and stadium · 1.4 mi
1301 East Colvin Street, Syracuse
68 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes208
Café Kubal
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
401 South Salina Street, Syracuse
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-19:00; Su 08:00-18:00
SuSu Dim Sum
Restaurant · Chinese, Noodle, Soup, Barbecue, Oriental · 2.0 mi
549 East Brighton Avenue, Syracuse
Tu-Sa 10:30-21:00; Su 11:00-21:00
A La Mode
Cafe · Ice Cream, Sandwich, Soup, Salad · 1.9 mi
331 Nottingham Road, Syracuse
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-17:00
Alto Cinco
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
526 Westcott Street, Syracuse
Mo-Fr 16:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Bistro Elephant
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.7 mi
238 West Jefferson Street, Syracuse
Mo-Sa 17:00-23:30
Cafe Kubal
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
2218 East Colvin Street, Syracuse
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa-Su 08:00-17:00
Cake Bar
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Tea, Vietnamese, Dessert, Pastry · 0.9 mi
252 West Genesee Street, Syracuse
Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Dinosaur BBQ
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
246 West Willow Street, Syracuse
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-23:00
Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant
Bar and pub · Irish, Salad, Sandwich, Dessert, Chicken, Potato, Burger, Cake, Breakfast, Lunch, Tacos, Fish, Seafood · 0.8 mi
301 West Fayette Street, Syracuse
Mo-Sa 11:00-02:00
Luna Cafe
Cafe · Bubble Tea, Coffee Shop, Japanese, Ramen · 0.6 mi
1001 East Fayette Street, Syracuse
Mo-Tu 13:00-19:00; We-Su 13:00-21:00
196 more on the map.
History
The area which would become Syracuse was home to the Onondaga Nation, one of the five nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, for centuries prior to European arrival. During this time, the village of Onondaga served as the traditional capital of the Haudenosaunee Grand Council.
French missionaries were the first Europeans to come to this area, arriving to work with and convert the Native Americans to Christianity in the mid-17th century. A Jesuit priest by the name of Simon Le Moyne, accompanied by soldiers and coureurs des bois, including Pierre Esprit Radisson, set up a mission, known as Ste. Marie de Gannentaha, on the northeast shore of Onondaga Lake. Jesuit missionaries reported salty brine springs around the southern end of what they referred to as "Salt Lake", known today as Onondaga Lake after the indigenous inhabitants. French fur traders established trade throughout the New York area among the Haudenosaunee. Dutch and English colonists also were traders, and the English nominally claimed the area, from their upstate base at Albany, New York.
From the History section of Syracuse, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
416 South Clinton Street, Syracuse
Churches and places of worship63
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
259 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse
Plymouth Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
232 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse
First English Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.9 mi
501 James Street, Syracuse
Church of the Saviour
Church · Anglican · 0.9 mi
437 James Street, Syracuse
Saint Paul's Cathedral
Church · 0.6 mi
310 Montgomery Street, Syracuse
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.3 mi
1900 West Fayette Street, Syracuse
Shopping54
Gas and EV charging24
Schools, colleges and libraries95
Healthcare41
Map of Syracuse
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 16°F | 2.6 in | 34.0 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 2.5 in | 30.3 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 25°F | 3.0 in | 19.8 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 3.5 in | 3.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 53°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 42°F | 3.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 33°F | 3.2 in | 9.8 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 3.3 in | 30.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap Gsn Hcn 72519 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Onondaga County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-10-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-06-10: Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds (Flood)
- 2005-09-30: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- DeWitt 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Lyncourt 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Solvay 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Westvale 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Galeville 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Mattydale 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- East Syracuse 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Nedrow 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Fairmount 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Liverpool 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Syracuse, New York skyline (cropped), Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- I-81 Syracuse Viaduct nb at Adams St., July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Intersection of Almond St and Harrison St, near Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Upstate University Hospital as seen from Almond street, Syracuse, New York, Kiran891, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Upstate University Hospital & Medical Center, Syracuse, New York, Kiran891, CC BY-SA 4.0
- I-81 Syracuse Viaduct nb between Burt St. and Taylor St., July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Syracuse University campus as shot from Upstate Medical (2014) 02, MattCC716, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Calder Cup at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, New York (8960910887), MattCC716 from Syracuse, NY, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- I-81 Syracuse Viaduct sb from Burt St., July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Syracuse AXA Towers, Brend7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Syracuse AXA Towers (cropped), Brend7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Syracuse Fire Station 1, Brend7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Syracuse University campus as shot from Upstate Medical (2014) 01, MattCC716, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Syracuse University campus as shot from Upstate Medical (2014) 03, MattCC716, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Syracuse University campus as shot from Upstate Medical (2021), MattCC716, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, New York (2014), MattCC716, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Yates Castle wall (Syracuse, New York), Eddie891, CC BY 4.0
- US 11 nb State St., Syracuse approaching Harrison St., July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- ErieCanalMuseumSyracuse, Tiina Toomet, Public domain
- Syracuse City Hall, ZeWrestler, Public domain
- Catherdalsyr, Joegrimes at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Thornden-Park-2016-07, DASonnenfeld, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former building for People's African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Lrecchia15, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Paul Armenian, Crazyale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ElmwoodPark, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Plymouth Congregational Church Syracuse, Crazyale, Public domain
- LoewsStateTheatre 16december2007, Doncram, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crouse College Syracuse University 02, Kiran891, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Pauls Syracuse, Crazyale, Public domain
- Solvay public library, Crazyale, CC0
- Southwood school, Crazyale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Onondaga County War Memorial side, Crazyale, Public domain
- Spencer House and garage, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Syracuse Shot Clock Monument, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- CGMeakerFoodCoWarehouse southandwestsides, Doncram, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Syracuse 1910 onondaga pk, Postcard, Public domain
- Columbus Circle Syracuse, Crazyale, Public domain
- The West Brother's Knitting Company Building, Kristalia.s, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Huntley Apartments, Doncram, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GridleyHouse, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
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