North Side 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.
Sciencenter
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sciencenter during your travels in Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell
The Best of Ithaca Farmers Market Private Tour
Love Struck Strolls Private Tour: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk
Ithaca Family Adventure Private Tour: Fun & Discovery Walk
Ithaca’s Historic Gems Private Tour: A Cultural Walkabout
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell
Top hotels in North Side
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
amazing staff
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hotel Ithaca
Staff we very friendly
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
There are big four potholes on both the entrance and exit which may cause flat tires. No lights at the entrance which can easily miss at night
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
Staff were courteous and knowledgeable about things in going on in the area with great suggestions. The rooms was spotless and extremely comfortable.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
Needed a good safe clean place to stay in Ithaca for just one night. This was perfect. Only five minute drive from Cornell University in and around the Ithaca airport. Very good friendly desk service. Classicx Marriott cleanliness and upkeep of property. Would love to stay again.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Inn at Taughannock Falls
Staff was great!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North Side
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.
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.
Downtown Ithaca
While visiting Downtown Ithaca, you might make a stop by sights like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.
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.
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.
West Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Ithaca Farmers Market and Hangar Theatre.
