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

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

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

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

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

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

Ithaca College

South Side Hotel Deals

Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca

Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca

2 out of 5
400 S Meadow St, Ithaca, NY
$85 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$100 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and 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 (994 reviews)
"Room showed defects like cabinet door handle destroyed, shower not repaired, small details but it is easy maintenance that shows kind of a lack of attention."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 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
$265 nightly
The price is $313 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$313 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and 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! (1,001 reviews)
"perfect view"

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025

The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Cayuga Blu Hotel

Cayuga Blu Hotel

2 out of 5
2310 N Triphammer Rd, Ithaca, NY
$89 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Sep 18 to Sep 19
$101 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Ithaca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (977 reviews)
"Damp room. But staff is very friendly and helped to change room"

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Cayuga Blu Hotel
Hotel Ithaca

Hotel Ithaca

3 out of 5
222 South Cayuga Street, Ithaca, NY
$127 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
$149 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ithaca. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable stay, great location-both to center of town for restaurants, & to surrounding area for hiking, wine tasting, exploring!"

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2025

Hotel Ithaca
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY

3 out of 5
1100 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY
$103 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$116 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and 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! (1,012 reviews)
"Entry way into property has big potholes that you need to navigate around do you dont damage your vehicle"

Reviewed on Sep 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$215 nightly
The price is $243 total per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
$243 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and 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! (756 reviews)
"The property was a treasure. Multiple seating areas around fireplaces, comfortable couches. Outdoor dining areas, a deck with seating along the front porch and on the side of the Inn.There is a well-stocked cozy bar inside and mini-split AC inside the room"

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2025

Inn at Taughannock Falls
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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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