South Side
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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.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell
Private Cultural Walking Tour in Historic Ithaca Market
Ithaca: Cornell University Student-Led Campus Tour
Top hotels in South Side
Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca
The location was very good for us. But the property is pretty dated. The room was clean and the bathroom had be recently updated. The bed was comfortable. Lots of parking spaces. It seemed like each time we left the property, we had to reconnect to the wifi. Kinda of irritating. Pricing was reasonable ...
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Great staff, gave me free upgrade to tower view room. Great location. Buffet is great. Complimentary fresh fruit water and lemon water tastes fresh. Little blueberry muffins are sweet. Everything is great. Will definitely come back.
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
Inn at Taughannock Falls
Beautiful
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Meadow Court Inn
Breakfast does not offer much. The staff is very friendly. Carpet needs replacing but the place is clean.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Cayuga Blu Hotel
We had several issues. We arrived Friday afternoon for my nephew's graduation. His parents arrived approximately 1:30 am Friday morning and was given Room 210. Upon arrival, we were given Room 212 and my son was given Room 211across from us. Entered Room 212, there was an odd odor, water marks on ...
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Best Western University Inn
Apparently we were assigned the handicapped access room (not requested) it was at the very end of a long hallway which is used by the staff as the laundry room (always full of carts of clean and dirty laundry, to the point it is difficult to walk; certainly would be inaccessible if you were in a ...
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Side
Downtown Ithaca
While visiting Downtown Ithaca, you might make a stop by sights 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.
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.
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.
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.
