Collegetown 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 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.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell
Private Cultural Walking Tour in Historic Ithaca Market
Private Romantic Walking Tour in Ithaca’s Historic Streets
Top hotels in Collegetown
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Great staff, gave me free upgrade to tower view room. Great location. Buffet is great. Complimentary fresh fruit water and lemon water tastes fresh. Little blueberry muffins are sweet. Everything is great. Will definitely come back.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Inn at Taughannock Falls
I’m 82 years old. This is the best rural Inn I’ve ever stayed at - large room, lovely balcony, great view. Nice light breakfast included.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Meadow Court Inn
Parking was easy and plentiful. The room was clean and the HVAC system made the room feel quite comfortable. The staff was professional and friendly. Great value. I have stayed here before and will again in the future.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Cayuga Blu Hotel
Indoor hot tub and sauna out of commission for quite some time. Restaurant/bar not open except for buffet breakfast.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Best Western University Inn
Easy one level access to rooms. Quiet setting. I was in for one week for a film shoot at Cornell and was able to get my gear in and out of my car and safely time my room with ease. Very close to P & C grocery store and excellent fare at College Town bagels where I grabbed great salads at days end. ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
La Tourelle Inn & Spa
The staff were very nice and helpful. The location is very good. The room was big! The grounds are looking a bit rough. We were there off season so that may have had something to do with it. The room was very warm. We found out that the A/C wasn't turned on yet. Thankfully the windows opened. The ...
Reviewed on 13 May 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.
