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 College
Explore the campus of Ithaca College during your travels in Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
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.
Ithaca Farmers Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Ithaca Farmers Market during your visit to Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell
Private Romantic Walking Tour in Ithaca’s Historic Streets
Top hotels in Downtown Ithaca
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
"Clean and modern. Enomous bathroom. Nice mattress. Great parking, only $12 for self parking in the back of the building. Great location, in the centre of Ithaca and 5 minutes drive to Connell."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown
"Staff was amazingly nice & helpful. Accommodations were perfect. Location to “The Commons” (downtown shopping & restaurants) is perfect. Everything was within walking distance."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca
"Good location, helpful staff, mediocre breakfast, lack off safety box in the room."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Ithaca
"Good choice to stay if need to be in downtown Ithaca/near the Commons."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Argos Inn
"Lovely tastefully renovated Greek revival mansion just north of downtown, walking distance to restaurants, cafes, Cornell university campus and so much more."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
William Henry Miller Inn
"As always, enjoyed our stay here. There was some trouble with the lighting in the bathroom after some repairs, and we were offered a different room, but decided to stay in the room we had selected. As usual, breakfasts were delicious, and the desserts were wonderful . It is always a pleasure to stay ..."
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
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.
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.
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.
Fall Creek
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fall Creek and surrounding area, you can visit Ithaca Falls Natural Area and Ithaca Farmers Market.