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.
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 South Side
Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca
There was a issue with the chain for the toilet flusher. It kept falling off. Also they don't refill breakfast and is extremely light.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Overall great experience
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
La Tourelle Inn & Spa
Very clean. Food from the bar restaurant were fresh and delicious. Breakfast is sufficient. For those wanting to add the spa package, be aware the sauna/steam room only opens from 9-6, or 9-7 on Sat.. If you're out and about during the day and come back in the evenings, most likely you won't be able ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
Very nice room with comfortable beds.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
Front desk were nice. Fast. Offered us cookies and hot drinks for the cold Ithaca weather. Room looked clean. Just the room had some scuffs. Breakfast was good. Can’t complain about the hotel.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
Stayed there when visiting Cornell. Hotel was clean and modern. Plenty of parking. They accidentally assigned us the wrong room but resolved it quickly. Room was clean. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom had nice amenities. My only real gripe was breakfast. The food was actually phenomenal but the staff ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
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.
