Syracuse: Convention Facilities

Syracuse boasts a range of convention and meeting facilities. Over the last five years the city has hosted an annual average of 125,000 delegates from a variety of groups, from the American Baptist Churches to the National Roller Skating Association. Downtown's Oncenter Complex includes a 208,000-square-foot convention hall, a 6,200-seat arena, several performing arts theatres and a parking complex; in 2003 it hosted 32 trade shows and 26 conventions. Meeting rooms are available at Syracuse University's Carrier Dome while the arena itself is suited for large rallies and concerts. The Marx-Radisson offers 9,000 square feet of meeting space including presentation technology and catering. Most other meeting facilities can be found in three areas of the city: the Carrier Circle area (Thruway Exit 35), the 7th North Street/Buckley Road Area (Thruway Exits 36 and 37), and the Downtown/University Area. More than 6,200 hotel rooms are located in Greater Syracuse.

Convention Information: Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau, 572 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202-3320; telephone (315)470-1910; toll-free (800)234-4797