Downtown Ithaca Travel Guide

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Downtown Ithaca
Downtown Ithaca

Popular places to visit

Cornell University

Cornell University

5/5(1 review)

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.

Cornell University
Buttermilk Falls State Park featuring tranquil scenes and a river or creek

Buttermilk Falls State Park

5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy an old-fashioned swimming hole at the base of this park’s creek and wander through the sprawling glen and wetlands.

Buttermilk Falls State Park
Ithaca Falls Natural Area

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 Falls Natural Area
Cornell Botanic Gardens

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.

Cornell Botanic Gardens
Ithaca Beer Company

Ithaca Beer Company

4/5(1 review)

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.

Ithaca Beer Company

Ithaca Commons

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ithaca Commons during your visit to Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.

Ithaca Commons

Things to do

Ithaca Family Adventure: Fun & Discovery Walk

Ithaca Family Adventure: Fun & Discovery Walk

฿13,405
per adult
Ithaca Family Adventure: Fun & Discovery Walk
Love Struck Strolls: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk

Love Struck Strolls: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk

฿13,405
per adult
Love Struck Strolls: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk
Ithaca’s Historic Gems: A Cultural Walkabout

Ithaca’s Historic Gems: A Cultural Walkabout

฿13,405
per adult
Ithaca’s Historic Gems: A Cultural Walkabout
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell

฿520
per adult
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell
The Best of Ithaca Farmers Market Tour

The Best of Ithaca Farmers Market Tour

฿16,131
per adult
The Best of Ithaca Farmers Market Tour
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell

฿501
per adult
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell
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Top hotels in Downtown Ithaca

Hotel Ithaca
Hotel Ithaca
3 out of 5
222 South Cayuga Street, Ithaca, NY
The price is ฿3,802 per night from 13 May to 14 May
฿3,802
฿4,486 total
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ithaca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"While the property is very convenient to lots of places, the room was overpriced for April. The hotel needs to fix coimon areas where walls, etc. have chipped and broken. Our bathroom shower area was dirty, toilet seat semi-broken. No shampoo available in shower. Very comfy beds. Staff pleasant. ..."

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025

Hotel Ithaca
Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown
Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown
4 out of 5
324 East State Street, Ithaca, NY
The price is ฿5,088 per night from 19 May to 20 May
฿5,088
฿6,004 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ithaca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (867 reviews)
Nice place
"Pleasant stay"

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025

Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
3.5 out of 5
120 S Aurora St, Ithaca, NY
The price is ฿5,507 per night from 19 May to 20 May
฿5,507
฿6,499 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Ithaca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (978 reviews)
One night stay
"Walking distance to State Theatre , lots of bars/ restaurants."

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025

Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca
Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca
3 out of 5
130 E. Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY
The price is ฿4,521 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿4,521
฿5,335 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ithaca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing hotel"

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca
Argos Inn
Argos Inn
4 out of 5
408 E State Street, Ithaca, NY
The price is ฿4,715 per night from 5 May to 6 May
฿4,715
฿5,659 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star inn in Ithaca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (362 reviews)
"Lovely, quaint and sustainable. Cool theme."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025

Argos Inn
William Henry Miller Inn
William Henry Miller Inn
4 out of 5
303 N Aurora St, Ithaca, NY
The price is ฿8,238 per night from 5 May to 6 May
฿8,238
฿9,722 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star B&B in Ithaca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ithaca Commons and Buttermilk Falls State Park are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
"From the minute, we stepped into the William Henry Miller house we felt right at home with an easy check in, great location, and a wonderful staff. We can’t wait to come back!"

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

William Henry Miller Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ithaca

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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.

South Side
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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.

South Hill
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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.

Washington Park
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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.

North Side
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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.

East Hill Historic District
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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.

College Hill Historic District

Downtown Ithaca Travel Guide