North Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North Side
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.
Sciencenter
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sciencenter during your travels in 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 North Side Hotel Deals
Cozy 3 Bedroom House in Downtown Ithaca
Reviewed on 8 June 2025
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Cayuga Blu Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Meadow Court Inn
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Inn at Taughannock Falls
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North Side
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.
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.
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.
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.
West Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Ithaca Farmers Market and Hangar Theatre.
