East 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 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 Romantic Walking Tour in Ithaca’s Historic Streets
Top hotels in East Ithaca
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
"Staff"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Inn at Taughannock Falls
"The good Great location, very close to the waterfall. The bad There was no internet access on the first evening of my stay. The air conditioner was extremely noisy and made it difficult to sleep. The Expedia listing advertised “breakfast included,” but in reality only a very limited complimentary ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Meadow Court Inn
"The staff at this hotel are really nice and helpful. Breakfast was good, not fancy but definitely adequate. I loved the retro feel, the little 70's style tiles...however the rooms need some serious maintenance. A repaint and new curtains would be a great start. We still enjoyed our stay, walked to ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
La Tourelle Inn & Spa
"The ladies at reception were helpful."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Best Western University Inn
"Nice staff"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Cayuga Blu Hotel
"The hotel was ok for the price. We didn’t like that the building was accessible without keycards, as in anyone could just walk into any of the several doors. Breakfast was surprisingly great. Our kids loved the pool. The showers had great pressure and were clean. The room smelled pretty bad, like ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Ithaca
Collegetown
When in Collegetown, you can plan a visit to Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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
Unique features of South Hill include the waterfalls and coffee shops. Make a stop by Buttermilk Falls State Park or Butterfield Stadium while you're exploring the area.
Downtown Ithaca
While visiting Downtown Ithaca, you might make a stop by sights like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.
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.
