Cvent Supplier Network

Visit Syracuse

109 South Warren Street Suite 10, 13202
Venue image
Videos

Why Choose Our Destination?

Trying to find a city that’s easy to get to? We’re a reasonable drive from every major metropolitan area in the Northeast! Plus, discount and traditional airlines are continually adding flights to Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Or you can travel by train or bus to our Regional Transportation Center, located adjacent to Downtown Syracuse. Want functional, flexible meeting space, without the hassle of multiple managers? For starters, the Oncenter Complex is an award-winning convention center composed of three buildings run by one dedicated management team – which means fewer headaches for you. The Empire Expo Center is another superb location, whose 300,000 square feet of meeting space, and 23,000 parking spaces, can fulfill nearly any need. Looking for great rates on group hotel and meeting space? Save time and money! Why pick up the phone to call multiple hotels and facilities to find group availability and pricing on Syracuse area accommodations for your meeting or event? Research Availability & Pricing for your next meeting or event; Submit your RFP electronically to multiple hotels and start receiving responses within 24-hours. Searching for service that’s more than lip service? Visit Syracuse knows how to take care of our clients. That’s why Successful Meetings Magazine has awarded us the Pinnacle Award for Service for six consecutive years. We’re especially proud of this honor because it is based entirely on our customers’ nominations. Looking to break out of the breakout rooms? You and your attendees will find plenty to do and see in our beautiful, relaxing community. Whether it’s our lush parks and golf courses, top-shelf sporting events and entertainment, or shopping, shopping, shopping – your group can mix plenty of pleasure into their business.

Venue Details

Hotels70
Convention center99,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms7,500
Guest rooms at 1 hotel200
Special event venues39
Average room rate$97
Occupancy rate7%
Restaurants151
Daily food cost$65
Tax rate8%
Venue typeCVB
Discover SyracuseDiscover Syracuse
For more information about Syracuse, NY explore the city guide
Explore our Vendor Partners
Explore our Vendor Partners
Need vendors? Get accessibility and language services, AV and production, and more.
Learn more

Getting Here

Distance from Syracuse Hancock International Airport airport 7 mi

Location

Local Attractions

Destiny USA
Destiny USA
Shopping
Immerse yourself in more than 200 retail, dining and entertainment venues at Destiny USA. Luxury outlets, fine dining and exciting entertainment are joining the already successful retail mix at the former Carousel Center. Check out Destiny USA’s new expansion with brands like Michael Kors, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, The Melting Pot, Cantina Laredo and so much more. A full food court, vintage carousel and a soon to be 21-screen cinema complex add to the fun. Visitors enjoy our exclusive Savings Program with their AAA/CAA cards. Show your card at one of our two convenient Guest Services locations to receive hundreds of dollars of deals!
9090 Destiny USA Drive
Syracuse, NY, US 13204
Visit website
Armory Square & The Museum of Science and Technology
Armory Square & The Museum of Science and Technology
Nightlife
A trendy spot for shopping, dining and nightlife, downtown's Armory Square is the place to be. It's easily walkable and a leisure browse is half the fun. The 60-foot IMAX screen at the MOST is at the heart of it all, in the former Armory building, which gave the square its name.
500 S. Franklin St.
Syracuse, NY, US 13202
Visit website
The JMA Wireless Dome at Syracuse University
The JMA Wireless Dome at Syracuse University
University
If you're a sports fan, you've seen the Dome on TV and watched it transform into "The Loudhouse." The fabulous 50,000-seat facility is home for the Syracuse University Orange NCAA Division 1 football, basketball and lacrosse teams. It is the largest domed stadium in the Northeastern United States, and the largest on-campus basketball arena.
900 Irving St.
Syracuse, NY, US 13210
Visit website
The Everson Museum of Art
The Everson Museum of Art
Museum
The Everson was designed by I.M. Pei, who has since designed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the new addition to the Louvre in Paris. Housing the most significant collection of American ceramics in the U.S., the museum’s permanent collection includes work by Jackson Pollock, among others. The Everson also features rotating exhibits, a children’s interactive gallery and the Museum Gift Shop.
401 Harrison Street
Syracuse, NY, US 13202
Visit website
Onondaga Historical Association Museum & Research Center
Onondaga Historical Association Museum & Research Center
Museum
Home to one of the nation's largest regional collections, the OHA Museum celebrates the area's events, architecture, sports legends, industries, transportation and recreation in five major themed areas. Permanent exhibits include "Freedom Bound: Syracuse & the Underground Railroad: and a H.H. Franklin Manufacturing Co. (makers of automobiles) display, among others. The OHA Research Center, open for public research, houses 2 million archival photos, maps, cemetery records and other documents pertaining to Onondaga County history.
321 Montgomery St.
Syracuse, NY, US 13202
Visit website
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
Nightlife
Recently voted Best Barbecue in America in ABC’s “Good Morning America Weekend” poll, try some of the Dinosaur’s Wango Tango Habanero BBQ Sauce, Mojito Marinade, maybe some Garlic Chipotle Pepper Sauce to get the sensation. Funky wall art and weekly lineups of blues musicians have made this, the original Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, a national celebrity. National accolades have also come from The New York Times, Blues Review and Chile Pepper magazine.
246 Willow Street
Syracuse, NY, US 13202
Visit website
Onondaga Lake Park
Onondaga Lake Park
Park
It has been a long drive or a long meeting or the kids are cranky. Fresh air and exercise might be just the remedy. Join the locals and head for Onondaga Lake Park located a few minutes north of downtown Syracuse and Carousel Center, where you can run, walk, rollerblade or cross-country ski from dawn ‘til dusk on miles of vehicle-free, paved trails.
Onondaga Lake Parkway
Liverpool, NY, US 13088
Visit website
Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park
Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park
Recreation
Considered one of the best mid-sized zoos in America and home to more than 700 animals, the zoo offers year-round fun for children and adults. Experience the new Asian Elephant Preserve, home to the zoo’s herd of seven elephants, including little Chuck, who was born in July 2008. The half-mile outdoor trail offers views of penguins, wolves, tigers, bears and more. Indoors, visitors will see lions, primates and an open-air aviary that showcases dozens of birds.
One Conservation Place
Syracuse, NY, US 13204
Visit website
The Erie Canal Museum
The Erie Canal Museum
Museum
Immerse yourself in the story of the Erie Canal's pivotal role in American history. An engineering marvel literally built by hand, the canal was cut through 363 miles of inland wilderness from Albany to Buffalo connecting New York City via the Hudson River to the Great Lakes and beyond. This cool museum is housed in an original 1850 Weighlock Building. Discover treasured artifacts, maps, interpretive and interactive displays, plus a full-size replica canal boat with crew quarters, cargo and passenger areas awaiting exploration.
318 Erie Boulevard East
Syracuse, NY, US 13202
Visit website

Convention Centers

The Great New York State FairLocated at the crossroads of New York State, The Great New York State Fair is a nonstop showcase of events, performances and expositions. Here we offer ample of space for your big events. Our meeting space is equipped with all modern equipment.
Total meeting space327,203 sq. ft.
The Oncenter - ASM Global SyracuseThe Oncenter - ASM Global Syracuse is a highly attractive multi-venue exhibition, convention, and entertainment facility.Centrally located in the Northeast, the Oncenter Complex is committed to providing value to its users.
Exhibit Space200,000 sq. ft.
Total meeting space99,000 sq. ft.

Additional Information

Safety Information

Additional details

Our sales team can assist you with: • Hotel and venue proposals • Customized presentations • Coordinate site visits Our services team can assist you with: • Pre-conference planning checklist • Liaison to hotels, facilities, and community services • Shuttle quotes • Trusted referrals • Attendance building efforts • Convention alert to area businesses • Welcome signage • Giveaways (quantities may be limited) • Visitor information • Brochures • Syracuse maps • Onondaga County Visitor’s Guide • On-site registration assistance • On-site name badge printing for walk-ins • Volunteers • Tour itinerary suggestions Our communications • Photographs for promoting your event in Syracuse • Tips on securing media coverage • Press release distribution to all local media • Comprehensive media directory for press release follow up All services are complimentary based on hotel room usage.

Weblinks

Follow us

Visit Syracuse Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Visit Syracuse regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion.

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Visit Syracuse's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Visit Syracuse have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Visit Syracuse and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Visit Syracuse's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Visit Syracuse developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Visit Syracuse clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Ready to send your inquiry?

Report an issue with this venue profile to the Cvent Supplier Network.