South 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.
Ithaca College
Explore the campus of Ithaca College during your travels in South Hill. 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.
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
The Best of Ithaca Farmers Market Private Tour
Love Struck Strolls Private Tour: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk
Top hotels in South Side
Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca
- The front desk person was not very friendly. - Several what looked to be homeless wandering around the exterior and hallways. - The temperature in the room varied from 60 to 80 all night long. - hair dryer did not work. - the breakfast was limited to a dirty waffle maker 6 Bagels and a coffee pot. ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Great hotel.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
Room was clean & as expected, the staff was awesome!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
the rooms are nice for the price, and the staffs are very friendly.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
Just right.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Cayuga Blu Hotel
Room spotless and comfortable
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Side
Downtown Ithaca
While visiting Downtown Ithaca, you might make a stop by sights like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.
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.
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.
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.
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.
