South Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South 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.
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 South Side Hotel Deals
Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca
accommodating front desk clerk with early check in and ground floor room with a smile. He also helped with rebooting TV.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Everything
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
Jacuzzi didn’t work
Reviewed on 17 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
Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
I booked a room for my Mom, who does not travel or use computers. I called ahead to ensure her check in process would go smoothly and Dante (11/18 evening) was fantastic on the phone ensuring her check in and comfort details went smoothly. Then this morning, Jelisa (11/19 overnight) helped my Mom ...
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Best Western University Inn
Nice room big enough for 3 of us, clean and warm. Breakfast was adequate, no complains
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Side
Downtown Ithaca
While visiting Downtown Ithaca, you might make a stop by sights like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.
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.
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.
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.
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.
