Visit Washington Park
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 College
Explore the campus of Ithaca College, during your travels in South Hill. 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 Washington Park
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
The staff was professional and attentive. The rooms are lovely.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Inn at Taughannock Falls
Clean, gorgeous inn with the cutest hotel bar. Would absolutely return
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
I had to switch rooms because the heat was broken in the original room. The new room didn’t have strong hot water in the shower.. it was warm, but not hot. And as much as it’s nice to have a dark room for sleeping, while not sleeping, the lights were never enough to see things comfortably, especially ...
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
Wonderful staff. Hotel was well maintained and decorated
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area
Friendly staff clean and close to everything will stay again
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Cayuga Blu Hotel
Very good
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Washington Park
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.
Downtown Ithaca
While visiting Downtown Ithaca, you might make a stop by sights like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.
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.
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.
College Hill Historic District
While College Hill Historic District might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ithaca Falls Natural Area and Ithaca Commons.
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.
