South Side
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 College
Explore the campus of Ithaca College, during your travels in South Hill. 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
The Best of Ithaca Farmers Market Private Tour
Love Struck Strolls Private Tour: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk
Top hotels in South Side
Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca
Good free parking, clean and quiet premises but perhaps the best thing is that a Wegman's Super (and I do mean "Super") Market is across the road. Oh yeah, it's just down the hill from both Cornell and Ithaca College.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Perfect in every way
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
courteous staff
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Inn at Taughannock Falls
Cleaned our room almist immediately after I broke the shower conditioner container.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
Clean room, great staff. We will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Best Western University Inn
Clean room, well stocked, friendly staff
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
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.
