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

Love Struck Strolls: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk

Love Struck Strolls: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk

฿13,247
per adult
Love Struck Strolls: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk
Ithaca Family Adventure: Fun & Discovery Walk

Ithaca Family Adventure: Fun & Discovery Walk

฿13,247
per adult
Ithaca Family Adventure: Fun & Discovery Walk
Ithaca’s Historic Gems: A Cultural Walkabout

Ithaca’s Historic Gems: A Cultural Walkabout

฿13,247
per adult
Ithaca’s Historic Gems: A Cultural Walkabout
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell

฿486
per adult
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell
The Best of Ithaca Farmers Market Tour

The Best of Ithaca Farmers Market Tour

฿15,941
per adult
The Best of Ithaca Farmers Market Tour
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell

฿491
per adult
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell
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Top hotels in Downtown Ithaca

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 ฿5,389 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
฿5,389
฿6,359 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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! (998 reviews)
"It was a lovely accommodation but we did keep hearing a strange noise throughout our stay that was loud enough to disturb our sleep. It was either the frequent closing of the door of suite next to ours, or a sound within the refrigerator that is near the suite door. I hope you can figure out what ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025

Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
Hotel Ithaca
Hotel Ithaca
3 out of 5
222 South Cayuga Street, Ithaca, NY
The price is ฿4,189 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
฿4,189
฿4,943 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 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 ฿4,765 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿4,765
฿5,623 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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! (891 reviews)
"Great centrally located"

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025

Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca
Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca
3 out of 5
130 E. Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY
The price is ฿4,718 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿4,718
฿5,567 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Very quiet for where it was. The staff were all very welcoming and friendly. Parking was fairly convenient. Extremely easy to walk outside, around time, find restaurants, shop, etc. Great place to stay."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca
Argos Inn
Argos Inn
4 out of 5
408 E State Street, Ithaca, NY
The price is ฿4,666 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
฿4,666
฿5,599 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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! (365 reviews)
"Lovely Inn with beautiful rooms. Loved the atmosphere, enjoyed the bar and the jazz trio!"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

Argos Inn
William Henry Miller Inn
William Henry Miller Inn
4 out of 5
303 N Aurora St, Ithaca, NY
The price is ฿8,652 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
฿8,652
฿10,209 total
17 Jun - 18 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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! (141 reviews)
"Fabulous stay, my daughter and I were sad to leave even though we were headed to the beach from the Inn. Friendly inn keepers and cooks. Yummy breakfasts and a cozy room. We stayed in The Library. All in all a perfectly enchanting place! I am hoping to visit Ithica every season and if I do I will ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 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