South Side 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.
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.
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.
Ithaca Beer Company
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 College
Explore the campus of Ithaca College during your travels in South Hill. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell
The Best of Ithaca Farmers Market Private Tour
Ithaca Family Adventure Private Tour: Fun & Discovery Walk
Top hotels in South Side
Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca
Very clean. Staff was efficient and courteous.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Excellent service
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
Nice room. Great staff
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Inn at Taughannock Falls
We were in town for a last minute trip. The room was very nice and was spotless. The grounds are spectacular, I can only imagine what they’re like when the weather is nice. Heidi was so pleasant and made our stay very special. We can not wait for an excuse to come back and stay longer.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
Great front desk staff. Professional and accommodating. The room was great! It was a 2 bed room with a convenient L shaped hallway for extra space. Will stay here next year!!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
Every staff I encountered at the front desk was one of the most friendly and helpful I’ve experienced at a hotel!
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Side
Downtown Ithaca
While visiting Downtown Ithaca, you might make a stop by sights like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.
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.
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.
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.
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.
