Collegetown Travel Guide
Ithaca
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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
Ithaca Family Adventure Private Tour: Fun & Discovery Walk
Top hotels in Collegetown
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Wonderful stay on campus. Hotel is beautifully maintained. Staff is overly helpful. Enjoyed a drink at the bar, great atmosphere. Loved complimentary water in rooms and upon check out. Loved it will def stay again.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Cayuga Blu Hotel
Nice property, spacious rooms, excellent breakfast buffet, good eating options and stores nearby. Will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Best Western University Inn
This is a minimum expectation property. Basics are there.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
This venue needs a reboot STAT- staff was amazing Carpets stained and bathrooms need updating too Great location but time to update!!
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Inn at Taughannock Falls
This is a real find. Beautiful property, stunning views and really helpful staff. The food at the restaurant is amazing. Great continental breakfast in the morning included. The rooms - spacious, good views, great extras - coffee, teas, chocolates, water. Overall great stay and also right by the ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Meadow Court Inn
Place was clean but very run down. Rugs dirty, tub all rusty., mattresses could have been a better quality. Ok for one night but if I could have found another room even for double the price I would have switch places.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 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 Sciencenter and Ithaca Falls Natural Area.
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 Cascadilla Gorge Trail.
