South Side, NY

Ithaca

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Pathways to wander. Secret Garden, Alice in Wonderland, or The Hobbit, your choice of daydreams. #gardens #floral #newyork #university

Cornell University

4.5/5(486 reviews)

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.

Cornell University
Buttermilk Falls State Park featuring tranquil scenes and a river or creek

Buttermilk Falls State Park

4.5/5(212 reviews)

Enjoy an old-fashioned swimming hole at the base of this park’s creek and wander through the sprawling glen and wetlands.

Buttermilk Falls State Park
Quick stop for these big falls, just a short walk from the parking lot.

Ithaca Falls Natural Area

4/5(3 reviews)

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 Falls Natural Area
The Arboretum, a part of the botanic gardens, is beautiful this time of year. While flowers aren’t the main display, the trees make a run for their money with the bright and many shades of reds, oranges, yellows and greens. Come in the evening and make your way to the overlook for a perfect view of sunset. #mybackyard

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.

Cornell Botanic Gardens
Best beer fridge at Ithaca Beer Company. Smelled really sweet.

Ithaca Beer Company

4.5/5(66 reviews)

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 Beer Company

Ithaca College

4.5/5(262 reviews)

Explore the campus of Ithaca College, during your travels in South Hill. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.

Ithaca College

Things to do

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell

￥2,168
per adult
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell
Ithaca Family Adventure: Fun & Discovery Walk

Ithaca Family Adventure: Fun & Discovery Walk

￥58,468
per adult
Ithaca Family Adventure: Fun & Discovery Walk
Love Struck Strolls: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk

Love Struck Strolls: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk

￥58,468
per adult
Love Struck Strolls: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk
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South Side Hotel Deals

Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca
Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca
2 out of 5
400 S Meadow St, Ithaca, NY
The price is ￥12,246 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
￥12,246
￥14,449 total
Jun 22 - Jun 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Ithaca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.8/10 (904 reviews)
"The facility was very clean, beds are very comfortable, and onlyvsound i could hear was an occasional door close in the hall"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
4 out of 5
130 Statler Dr, Ithaca, NY
The price is ￥33,614 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
￥33,614
￥39,665 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ithaca. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
Mostly Good Stay
"Excellent food and service. However, couch in room was poorly designed and very uncomfortable. Comforter on the bed was too heavy for warmer weather unless A/C was on full blast."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
3 out of 5
1100 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY
The price is ￥15,185 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
￥15,185
￥17,161 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ithaca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Nice location"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
Inn at Taughannock Falls
Inn at Taughannock Falls
4 out of 5
2030 Gorge Rd, Trumansburg, NY
The price is ￥31,249 per night from Jun 18 to Jun 19
￥31,249
￥35,309 total
Jun 18 - Jun 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Trumansburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (692 reviews)
The good and the not so good.
"The grounds and view were absolutely beautiful! Burger, and brew night was a pleasant surprise. The owner was a bit grouchy and insulting. I guess it’s his MO. Dinner in the restaurant was OK. The vegetable lasagna and shrimp Caesar salad were good. The eggplant rollatini should be taken off the ..."

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

Inn at Taughannock Falls
La Tourelle
La Tourelle
3.5 out of 5
1150 Danby Rd 96B, Ithaca, NY
The price is ￥19,803 per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
￥19,803
￥22,377 total
Jun 26 - Jun 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Ithaca. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"very nice"

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

La Tourelle
Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
3 out of 5
29 Thornwood Dr, Ithaca, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥17,000 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
￥17,000
￥19,210 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ithaca. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"great! except the room keys were super sensitive and needed to be reset multiple times"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
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Downtown Ithaca

While visiting Downtown Ithaca, you might make a stop by sights like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.

Downtown Ithaca
The #Cornell campus has numerous striking paths with views of the clock tower. #UStravel #Ithaca #NewYork #architecture

Washington Park

While there might not be top attractions in Washington Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.

Washington Park
Neat old abandoned dam. Steep hike down, but great for Urban Exploration!

South Hill

South Hill might not have many top sights, but Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

South Hill
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North Side

Though North Side might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ithaca Farmers Market and State Theatre of Ithaca.

North Side
It’s hard to believe that this is Ithaca NY. It feels like Hawaii

East Hill Historic District

While East Hill Historic District 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
Thanks to trover Members I'm now lost in Ithaca NY and area exploring and hiking in areas so beautiful beyond words. Today I hiked Watkins Glen and Buttermilk Falls. Now I'm hiding in a Dunkin Donuts waiting for the storm to blow over. Hopefully I still have a tent when I return to my site at Watkins.

Fall Creek

Fall Creek might not have many top sights, but Ithaca Falls Natural Area and Ithaca Farmers Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fall Creek

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