Armory Square

Armory Square is a small neighborhood on the west side of Downtown Syracuse, New York. It began life as a busy commercial and industrial area just to the west of the central city. After World War II, Syracuse's central city became less and less populated as more housing and business facilities were built in the suburbs. In the 1980's, plans were first made to transform the languishing district into a small shopping/arts/nightlife district surrounding the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology (formerly the Discovery Center), which inhabits the former Syracuse Armory. These plans came to fruition during the 1990's, when new stores and restaurants opened, and several new buildings were constructed in a compatible style to the early Twentieth Century architecture dominating the district.

Today, Armory Square is the home of some of Syracuse's better restaurants, at least two coffeehouses, a radio station company, dozens of small shops selling everything from band instruments to used records to women's clothing, several bars and nightclubs, a newly-restored upscale hotel, and two tattoo parlors. The area is popular with students from Syracuse University, located about three miles away.

Its borders are generally considered to be the circular road around the armory (Jefferson Street) to the south, Onondaga Creek to the west, Washington Street to the north, and Clinton Street to the east.

Armory Square is also home to the Shot Clock Monument.

Establishments

Educational/Cultural

* The Warehouse, housing the Syracuse University School of Architecture, portions of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, and The Warehouse Gallery, a new contemporary art space.
* SUNY Empire State College
* The Museum of Science and Technology (M.O.S.T.)
* The Redhouse

Dining

Casual
* Opus
* Kitty Hoynes
* P.J.'s Pub and Steakhouse
* Syracuse Suds Factory
* Teddy's at Armory Square

Coffee Shops
* Freedom of Espresso [sic]
* Provisions Bakery
* Starbucks

Delicacies
* The Hot Shoppe
* Pasta's Daily Bread
* Sweet on Chocolate
* Syracuse Original Carmelcorn

Delis & Fast Food

* The Blue Tusk
* Clark's Ale House
* Goodfella's Pizzeria
* Nick's Tomato Pie
* In and Out
* Movino Wood Fired Pizza
* Pasta's Daily Bread
* Provisions Bakery
* Quiznos
* Subway

Formal

* 238 Bistro
* Ambrosia
* bc Restaurant
* Dante
* Empire Brewing Co.
* P.J.'s Pub and Steak House
* Lemon Grass Grille
* Pascale's Wine Bar & Restaurant
* Pastabilities

Pubs & Clubs

* Al's Wine and Whiskey Lounge
* Bar [sic]
* The Blue Tusk
* Clark's Ale House
* Clinton Street Pub
* Daisy Duke's
* Opus
* P.J. Dorsey's
* Fuel Dance Club
* Kitty Hoyne's
* Limerick Pub
* Matrix Nightclub
* Mulrooney's
* Pakora Hut
* Pastabilities
* Half Penny Pub
* Syracuse Suds Factory
* Teddy's
* The Zoo Station
* Ohm
* Afu's Mango Hut

Retail

Arts & Crafts

* The Art Store
* Dobbs Glassworks
* Eureka Crafts
* I've Been Framed

Gifts

* Enchanted Bazaar
* Joette's Gifts
* M.O.S.T. Gift Shop
* Petals & Paws

Jewelry

* David Church, Gold & Silversmith

Men's Fashions

* The Edge
* Metrosole
* The Mr. Shop

Home Furnishings

* Habitat
* Make Room

Music

* American Music Supply
* Sound Garden

Specialty Retail

* Empire News
* Hendrick's Photo
* Mallard Tobacconist
* Specs Fashionable Eyewear
* [Way] Off the Beaten Path

Women's Fashions

* The Edge
* Eva's Boutique
* Isadora
* Jet Black
* Metrosole
* Oleander at Armory
* Razz Barry
* Spy Baby Boutique

ervices

Beauty & Health

* Aria Hair Studio
* Armory Massage Therapy
* The Church Salon
* Hair by Rosalie
* [http://www.heartworksmassage.com Heartworks Therapeutic Massage]
* Industry
* K. McMahon Hair Salon
* Life Source Acupuncture
* Maria's Nail Parlor
* Marisa's Fortress of Beauty
* One 20 Salon
* Pernell
* Sasha's Place
* Scarab Body Art
* Sizerz
* Square Sun Tanning
* Umberto's Hair Salon

Dry Cleaner

* Imperial Dry Cleaners

Hotel Accommodations

* Hawthorn Suites Armory Square

External links

* [http://www.armorysquareofsyracuse.com Armory Square]
* [http://www.most.org MOST]