The small village of Kirkville, New York, is a 15-minute drive from downtown Syracuse and a 55-minute drive south of Oswego on Lake Ontario. There are no hotels in Kirkville, but travelers will find a range of accommodation choices in the nearby cities of Fayetteville and Syracuse. Attractions near Kirkville include the Green Lakes State Park, which features a golf course, glacial lakes and upland forest.
A 10-minute drive from Kirkville, the Craftsman Inn & Conference Center in the city of Fayetteville has 90 rooms and includes a fitness center. The hotel is set in a series of adjoining two-story buildings surrounded by landscaped gardens. The on-site Limestone Grille serves a contemporary American menu featuring Atlantic seafood and certified Angus beef. Alternative nearby dining options include the Papa Gallo Mexican Restaurant and Carrabba's Italian Grill. The hotel is furnished with handcrafted pieces from the Stickley furniture workshop, and guests can visit the Stickley Museum, a two-minute drive away.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dewitt (Syracuse) is a 15-minute drive from Kirkville. Room rates include breakfast, parking and wireless Internet. There is a choice of eateries in the vicinity including Diva's Caribbean Restaurant, Strong Hearts Cafe (offering vegan food) and the Mission Restaurant, serving Mexican, Southwestern and South American dishes. The green spaces of the 76-acre Thornden Park -- which include a lily pond, tennis courts and an outdoor, 50-meter pool -- are a 12-minute drive from the hotel.
The modern, three-story Hilton Garden Inn Syracuse features a neo-classical façade and is in the Syracuse suburbs, a 17-minute drive west of Kirkville. The Syracuse Hancock International Airport is less than 10 minutes' drive away. Leisure facilities include a heated indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness room. The onsite Great American Grill serves breakfast, while the Wild Goose Pub offers lunch and dinner and has a terrace for seasonal outdoor dining. Other dining options within a five-minute drive include Justin's Grill -- a steakhouse -- and Joey's Italian Restaurant.
Set in a charming family home built in 1920s English Tudor style with half-timbering, the Dickenson House on James is a 22-minute drive from Kirkville. This bed and breakfast hotel has five guestrooms, including the 1300-square-foot Loft Suite, featuring a wood stove, crystal chandelier and jetted tub. The restaurants, bars and shopping of downtown Syracuse are a five-minute drive away. Dining options there include L'Adour, serving a gourmet French menu, and the Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant, featuring an international menu with Mediterranean and Asian influences.
