Downtown 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 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.
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.
Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary
Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Ithaca. While you're here, you can savour the 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 Downtown Ithaca
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
Great room, great hotel/airport shuttle, great front desk staff, and great bar staff. Really enjoyed the Stout beer they have on tap.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown
Absolutely beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hotel Ithaca
Good
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca
Was not aware there was breakfast - ugh! Parking is in a different location in a garage but you have to check in first get the hang tag for your car. Then you park in a Hilton Garden Inn designated spot with your tag and they validate your ticket before you leave. There is nowhere to really park ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Argos Inn
Had a wonderful stay. Very unique inn. Our room was amazing and the cocktails at the bar were delightful!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Beautiful and clean room. Kind and courteous service.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ithaca
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
