Downtown Ithaca Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Ithaca
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 Commons
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ithaca Commons during your visit to Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
State Theatre of Ithaca
You can make plans for a show at State Theatre of Ithaca during your trip to Ithaca. 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 Downtown Ithaca Hotel Deals
Hotel Ithaca
Great location, comfy beds and plenty of parking.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
Very friendly staff!! This hotel looks new and is very clean. Having the bar and restaurant right there is a big plus too. We had a very nice stay!!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown
Spotless room, great location and good restaurant downstairs
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca
Clean room, helpful staff, convenient location
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Argos Inn
So a fun hotel! Great bar, great cocktails. Short walk to downtown for good restaurants. Lots of charm unlike the big box hotels in Ithaca!
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
William Henry Miller Inn
Beautiful room. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ithaca
South Side
While South Side isn't home to many top sights, State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Hill
While South Hill isn't home to many top sights, Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca are some notable places to visit nearby.
Washington Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Washington Park and surrounding area, you can visit State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.
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.
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.
College Hill Historic District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in College Hill Historic District and surrounding area, you can visit Ithaca Falls Natural Area and Ithaca Commons.
