Downtown Ithaca Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Cornell University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Cornell University, a top university in Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
Buttermilk Falls State Park
Enjoy an old-fashioned swimming hole at the base of this park’s creek and wander through the sprawling glen and wetlands.
Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Explore the great outdoors at Ithaca Falls Natural Area and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls during your trip to Ithaca. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out its hiking trails.
Cornell Botanic Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Cornell Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Ithaca. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Ithaca Beer Company
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Ithaca Beer Company during your travels to Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
Ithaca Commons
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ithaca Commons during your visit to Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell
Love Struck Strolls: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk
Top hotels in Downtown Ithaca
Hotel Ithaca
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Argos Inn
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
William Henry Miller Inn
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ithaca
South Side
While South Side isn't home to many top sights, State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Hill
While South Hill isn't home to many top sights, Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca are some notable places to visit nearby.
Washington Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Washington Park and surrounding area, you can visit State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.
North Side
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Side and surrounding area, you can visit Ithaca Farmers Market and State Theatre of Ithaca.
East Hill Historic District
Though East Hill Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca.
College Hill Historic District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in College Hill Historic District and surrounding area, you can visit Ithaca Falls Natural Area and Ithaca Commons.
