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.
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 Downtown Ithaca
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
i appreciated the extra shuttle to visit ithaca college
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown
Great rooms, staff, and very clean facilities
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hotel Ithaca
We specifically booked this hotel because it had a pool, and when we arrived, we were told the pool was broken. That was extremely disappointing, as the pool was the main reason we chose this property in the first place. Had we known it wasn’t operational, we would have booked another hotel for the ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca
I had breakfast included and I paid for it extra but it seems like the hotel does not have included breakfast in the reservation. I want refund
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Argos Inn
Really cute room, very clean and cozy. The staff was lovely and helpful. The bar is hopping at night.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Very clean, excellent food and service
Reviewed on 21 Feb 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.
