South Side 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 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 South Side
Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca
"I like to go on the trails and the hotel is right there before the bridge to the trails for me to access without having to drive so making it a very healthy all around experience. With Wegman's across the street to eat some fresh food and barnes and nobles for some reading and Dicks sports to shop ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
"great place to stay"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
"Staff were excellent but the rooms definitely need some upkeep and renovation"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Best Western University Inn
Cayuga Blu Hotel
"Good value. Quite dated but clean. Nice staff. Plenty of parking. Seems like it would be good for people with dogs, as we heard the odd barking from time to time. Not sure if and when they fill the outdoor pool. If it's important to you, you should call ahead and find out."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Inn at Taughannock Falls
"Beautiful and very quiet. Lots of walking trails and outside spaces. The free continental breakfast was great, though it took 44 minutes to get served. The waiter was awesome, the Inn was horribly understaffed for a single person to manage serving free food to 50 plus guests."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Where to stay in South Side
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.
East Ithaca
You'll enjoy the restaurants and wineries in East Ithaca. You might want to make time for a stop at Six Mile Creek Vineyard or Reis Tennis Center.
