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.
Top hotels in East Ithaca
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
"Good place to stay in campus"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
"The hotel was not at all clean , Breakfast was limited nothing great,The curtains didn’t close properly and was torn. The shower didn’t have a shower gel , the bath was out date with cracks and the room service was once in 3 days"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Cayuga Blu Hotel
"Very, very pet friendly. Hot breakfast. Clean room."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Best Western University Inn
"Breakfast was sub par. OK for one night."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Inn at Taughannock Falls
"Our room was wonderful! Very spacious and the balcony was quiet and relaxing. The room was clean, the staff were very friendly, and breakfast was great! Beautiful facilities and surroundings!"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
"The hotel was conveniently located and very clean. All of the staff were very helpful and friendly. Because of the weather and downpours, we decided to eat in at Monks- and the service was phenomenal as well as the food! Definitely glad we stayed."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in East Ithaca
Downtown Ithaca
While visiting Downtown Ithaca, you might make a stop by sights like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.
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.
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.
West Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Ithaca Farmers Market and Hangar Theatre.
