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.
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.
Ithaca Beer Company
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Ithaca Beer Company during your travels to Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
Ithaca Commons
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ithaca Commons during your visit to Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell
The Best of Ithaca Farmers Market Private Tour
Love Struck Strolls Private Tour: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk
Our pick of the best Downtown Ithaca Hotel Deals
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
Good!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown
extra freindly staff , it is great to have a nespresso machine in the room
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hotel Ithaca
Clean room. Good bed.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca
Kind staff, clean room, complementary parking
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
William Henry Miller Inn
Beautiful room. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Argos Inn
Nice room, good staff, convenient location, parking
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
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.
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.
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.
College Hill Historic District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in College Hill Historic District and surrounding area, you can visit Ithaca Falls Natural Area and Ithaca Commons.
