New York State Fairgrounds Tours

Photo by Gary Burke
Photo by Gary Burke

Reviews of New York State Fairgrounds

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
116
5 - Excellent 54%
4 - Good
71
4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
19
3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
4
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

only two minuets to the fairgrounds

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Fair was great, first time and saw 38 Special, awesome.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

it was not very far from budget inn, it made it very nice.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Best State fair ever! My 8th year in a row!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Close enough... but away from the action.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Went to the RV show which was awesome. A shuttle brought you between the 5 buildings so you didn't have to walk very far.

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Best Lodging Options Near New York State Fairgrounds

Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
4 out of 5
100 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
3.5 out of 5
311-371 Hiawatha Blvd., Syracuse, NY
Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
2 out of 5
421 7th North Street, NYS Thruway(I-90) Ex 36 & 37, Liverpool, NY
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor
Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor
3 out of 5
310 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY
Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor
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