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 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.
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
Extremely clean!
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown
Clean room , very helpful staff. Very nice s
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca
great location to all wants and needs
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Argos Inn
Argos Inn is charming and cozy. It’s truly a gem.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
We had all the services we needed during our stay, everyone was very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
The bar was closed (on a Friday evening) which was a disappointment. A staff member did get us 2 glasses of wine to have in our room. The pool area doors did not work with guest keys. Staff let us into the pool. The premises were very clean and well kept.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
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.
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.
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.
