Downtown Ithaca Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Ithaca
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Ithaca Hotel Deals
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 June 2026
Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown
"Overall, great."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca
Hotel Ithaca
"Shower full of mildew; room serviced without providing shampoo or t-paper; pool area poorly ventilated. Parking was free. This property is on the downhill slide..."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Argos Inn
"We loved the hotel room. Very comfortable bed, high ceilings, well appointed bathroom. Staff were very caring and attentive to our needs."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
William Henry Miller Inn
"Enjoyed our stay in this very well-kept Victorian mansion. There were no innkeepers on site, except for breakfast the next day (which was excellent), so it would have been difficult to get assistance if we had needed it. The electrical outlets in the room absolutely need to be upgraded. We use CPAP ..."
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Ithaca
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.
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.
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.
