East Ithaca Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East 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 College
Explore the campus of Ithaca College during your travels in Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
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.
Our pick of the best East Ithaca Hotel Deals
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
"It’s the best hotel in Ithaca - especially if you’ll be at Cornell."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Inn at Taughannock Falls
"Staff were all so friendly. Room was gorgeous and I was able to bring my dog. Property is right next to the waterfall trail"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
"Overall we liked the place.."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
La Tourelle Inn & Spa
"We checked in and were given the wrong room. It was late. It was corrected with civility and the staff was very pleasant. Our wine was there and it was a family visit so that was nice. We went to the lounge for dinner and there was a really limited menu that was not very appealing but again the waitress ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Best Western University Inn
"Great"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Cayuga Blu Hotel
"We had a very pleasant graduation stay!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East 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.
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.
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.
South Hill
Unique features of South Hill include the waterfalls and coffee shops. Make a stop by Buttermilk Falls State Park or Butterfield Stadium while you're exploring the area.
Downtown Ithaca
While visiting Downtown Ithaca, you might make a stop by sights like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.
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.
