Downtown 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.
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 do some window-shopping at Ithaca Commons during your trip to Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell
Enchanted Private Walking Tour of Ithaca's Yuletide Delights
The Best of Ithaca Farmers Market Private Tour
Love Struck Strolls Private Tour: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk
Ithaca Family Adventure Private Tour: Fun & Discovery Walk
Ithaca’s Historic Gems Private Tour: A Cultural Walkabout
Top hotels in Downtown Ithaca
Hotel Ithaca
Room was very nice. Beds were comfortable and the room was clean.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
Clean room easy parking breakfast a little pricey but good. Excellent customer services
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown
Excellent for my over night.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca
Room was great. No breakfast. Staff was beyond helpful
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Argos Inn
Very nice B&B, and very convenient to Ithaca downtown. Easy parking, easy access.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
William Henry Miller Inn
Very nice stay. We enjoyed the charm of the Inn and the breakfast was excellent.
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ithaca
South Side
While South Side might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.
Washington Park
While there might not be top attractions in Washington Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.
North Side
Though North Side might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ithaca Farmers Market and State Theatre of Ithaca.
East Hill Historic District
While East Hill Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Hill
South Hill might not have many top sights, but Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Fall Creek
Fall Creek might not have many top sights, but Ithaca Falls Natural Area and Ithaca Farmers Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
