Boutique Hotels in Syracuse, NY

It may not have the same kind of big-city buzz as its neighbors Boston or New York City do, but it makes up for that with charm. From historic sites to great restaurants to good weather all year round, there are plenty of reasons why you should visit and stay at Syracuse boutique hotels.

Known as a healthcare and technology hub, Syracuse is home to some of the best outdoor vistas of upstate New York. The city is perched on the shore of Onondaga Lake, which is popular with boaters and fishermen alike. It's also a popular spot for kayaking, canoeing, and sailing. Catching the sunset here is a real treat.

Syracusans are proud to call their city the Salt City, because of their history as a producer of high-quality salts from nearby Onondaga Lake. The lake still produces salt today and is one of only three in the world where this kind of production happens.

Widely known for its education, there are many colleges located within a 15-mile radius from Syracuse University, including SUNY Upstate Medical University and Le Moyne College. There are also several private schools, including St. Joseph’s College of Nursing - a Benedictine institution founded in 1898 by the Sisters of St. Francis.

Lovers of the outdoors will have no shortage of options in Syracuse. Green Lakes State Park is about 15 minutes east of the city, and it's home to two meromictic lakes. A meromictic lake is one where the layers of water don't mix. The park attracts visitors from all over the world for its beautiful scenery and hiking trails.

Also worth a stop is the Erie Canal, which runs through the city from Buffalo to Albany. It has more than 500 miles of navigable water and played a major role in commerce, trade, and travel for more than 100 years before being replaced by railroads in 1850.

The canal was designated as a National Heritage Corridor by Congress in 1984 and is part of the National Park Service. In addition to walking and cycling paths along its banks (which are open year-round), there are also guided tours available by boat or bus during warmer months (April through October).

While you’re strolling the streets of Syracuse, be sure to stop at Armory Square neighborhood. Once home to military housing for soldiers returning from World War I, these days it’s a bright, eclectic hub filled with restaurants and shops that attract visitors from all over the area. It's also home to the Syracuse Nationals Museum, which is dedicated to the Triple-A baseball franchise that played in the city from 1935-1968. The museum features vintage uniforms and equipment from both teams, as well as trophies won by players over their careers. Explore all this and more when you stay at boutique hotels in Syracuse. Explore the wonders of upstate New York when you book your stay at Syracuse boutique hotels.

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