Collegetown Travel Guide
Ithaca
Visit Collegetown
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 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.
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.
Top hotels in Collegetown
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
"great place to stay"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Best Western University Inn
"Great"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
"We booked 3 months in advance. Booked because of the location and it had a pool. We selected pay at the hotel. The day before arrival they ran our card. We thought that was strange. Showed up. Pool was out of order and the room was disgusting. There was dust and dirt everywhere including the ceiling. ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Inn at Taughannock Falls
"Wish dining room was open more days of week because restaurants in local towns left much to be desired."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Dorm Hotel
"I loved it and will be back! I highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Cayuga Blu Hotel
"This hotel must have been beautiful when it was built, but it is OLD."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Collegetown
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.
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.
Downtown Ithaca
While visiting Downtown Ithaca, you might make a stop by sights like 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.
Cornell Heights Historic District
While there might not be top attractions in Cornell Heights Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ithaca Falls Natural Area and Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art.
