Westcott, Syracuse

#91 among attractions in Syracuse

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Westcott is a neighborhood in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its proximity to Syracuse University makes for a diverse community, home to Syracuse University students, professors and other faculty and staff, as well as residents at all income levels. Westcott Street is the main retail street of the neighborhood, featuring numerous restaurants, coffee shops, stores and The Westcott Theater performing arts venue. It is the site of the annual Westcott Street Cultural Fair, a one-day celebration of the diversity and uniqueness of the neighborhood with food, art, live performances and cultural activities. Westcott is also home to Thornden Park, one of the largest parks in Syracuse. The Westcott neighborhood is the boyhood home of renowned banjoist Tony Trischka. ()

Coordinates: 43°2'26"N, 76°7'17"W

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Eastside (Westcott)Syracuse United States

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Westcott – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carrier Dome, Temple Society of Concord, Thornden Park, The Westcott Theater.

0.8 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Carrier Dome, Syracuse
21 min walk • The Carrier Dome is a domed sports stadium located on the campus of Syracuse University in the University Hill neighborhood of Syracuse, New York. It is home to the Syracuse Orange football, basketball, and lacrosse teams.
0.7 miNW
Synagogue
Temple Society of Concord, Syracuse
18 min walk • The Temple Society of Concord, commonly referred to as Temple Concord, is a Reform Jewish congregation located at 910 Madison Street, Syracuse, in the U.S. state of New York.
~1290 ftW
Park, Playground
Thornden Park, Syracuse
7 min walk • Thornden Park is a 76-acre park in Syracuse, New York, United States, which is the second largest in the city after Burnet Park. It was purchased by the city in 1921 and has become a favorite wedding location in the Syracuse park system. It is located in Westcott, and borders the University and University Hill neighborhoods.
~750 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Rock club
The Westcott Theater, Syracuse
4 min walk • The Westcott Theater is a 700-person multi-purpose, cinema-style concert venue at 524 Westcott St in the Westcott neighborhood of Syracuse, New York, United States.
~1610 ftS
43°2'11"N • 76°7'9"W
Westcott Community Center, Syracuse
8 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Event space
0.7 miSW
Mosque
Islamic Society of Central New York, Syracuse
18 min walk • The Islamic Society of Central New York is a "purpose-built" Sunni mosque and Islamic community centre located on Comstock Avenue in Syracuse, NY.
0.7 miW
Street, Shop
Marshall Street, Syracuse
19 min walk • Marshall Street, or "M" Street, is a street in the University Hill neighborhood in Syracuse, New York, adjacent to Syracuse University. Marshall Street often refer to the commercial area including and surrounding the 100 Block of Marshall Street. This area primarily functions as an off-campus commercial area for college students.
0.9 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Syracuse Stage, Syracuse
24 min walk • Syracuse Stage is a professional non-profit theater company in Syracuse, New York, United States. It is the premier professional theater in Central New York. It was founded in 1974 by Arthur Storch, who was its first artistic director.
0.9 miNW
43°2'55"N • 76°8'11"W
Spark Contemporary Art Space, Syracuse
24 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Music venue
0.6 miW
Library
Ranke Library, Syracuse
15 min walk • The Ranke Library was Leopold von Ranke's collection of over 21,000 items. It was purchased by the Syracuse University Library on April 22, 1887, which outbid the Prussian government.
1.1 miNW
43°3'12"N • 76°8'9"W
ArtRage Gallery, Syracuse
30 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping

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Which popular attractions are close to Westcott?

Nearby attractions include The Westcott Theater, Syracuse (4 min walk), Near Eastside, Syracuse (6 min walk), Thornden Park, Syracuse (7 min walk), Westcott Community Center, Syracuse (8 min walk).