College Hill Historic District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 College
Explore the campus of Ithaca College during your travels in South Hill. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch 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 College Hill Historic District Hotel Deals
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
amazing staff
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
Overall it was a nice place to stay. Good breakfast, clean spacious rooms, nice staff, cozy winter/holiday atmosphere. We will be back again and again.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Inn at Taughannock Falls
Staff was great!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
Staff were courteous and knowledgeable about things in going on in the area with great suggestions. The rooms was spotless and extremely comfortable.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
Needed a good safe clean place to stay in Ithaca for just one night. This was perfect. Only five minute drive from Cornell University in and around the Ithaca airport. Very good friendly desk service. Classicx Marriott cleanliness and upkeep of property. Would love to stay again.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area
Great staff!
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around College Hill Historic District
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.
Downtown Ithaca
While visiting Downtown Ithaca, you might make a stop by sights like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.
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.
Cornell Heights Historic District
While there might not be top attractions in Cornell Heights Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ithaca Falls Natural Area and Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art.
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.
Collegetown
When in Collegetown, you can plan a visit to Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
