Title: Visit Downtown Ithaca: 2026 Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Downtown Ithaca](https://expedia.com/Downtown-Ithaca-Ithaca-Hotels.0-n906471974748983296-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Ithaca](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Ithaca.d6056124.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Ithaca](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Ithaca.d6056124.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Downtown Ithaca](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Downtown-Ithaca.d906471974748983296.Car-Rental-Guide)[Downtown Ithaca Vacations](https://expedia.com/Downtown-Ithaca.d906471974748983296.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Downtown Ithaca, NY ## Ithaca ![ithaca commons sign at entrance to public pedestrian path downtown (finger lakes upstate new york) urban infrastructure, public space, walking biking, no cars, shops, restaurants](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/906471974748983296/c589c40b-003c-460b-bdf9-b8cb3f3edd98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![ithaca commons sign at entrance to public pedestrian path downtown (finger lakes upstate new york) urban infrastructure, public space, walking biking, no cars, shops, restaurants](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/906471974748983296/c589c40b-003c-460b-bdf9-b8cb3f3edd98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Ithaca Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Ithaca Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Ithaca.dx6056124) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Pathways to wander. Secret Garden, Alice in Wonderland, or The Hobbit, your choice of daydreams. #gardens #floral #newyork #university](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056124/abf8e260-26e6-4e74-b44f-00e403a9ae15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Cornell-University-Ithaca.d6093713.Vacation-Attraction) ![Views of Cayuga Lake are beautiful from campus. One of nicest visitors centers I've seen. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087195/3712ef74-3069-41b3-bfd6-6bd6843fe7fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ithaca College Explore the campus of Ithaca College, during your travels in South Hill. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Ithaca-College-Ithaca.d6087195.Vacation-Attraction) ![Buttermilk Falls State Park featuring tranquil scenes and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093721/111bd521-2e1c-48fb-ac44-33e3c03d9ae3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Buttermilk-Falls-State-Park-Ithaca.d6093721.Vacation-Attraction) ![A bare tree, free from it's leaves at Ithace Falls Natural Area in New York State, grows from the wet rocks below with a waterfall blurred by it's motion in the background. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6255003/b795455a-203e-45b2-9b1f-0395a95ade92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Ithaca-Falls-Natural-Area-Ithaca.d6255003.Vacation-Attraction) ![Empty open air farmers market wooden stalls within a pavilion on a bright sunny day. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635937206106/58fa3e50-626c-432b-883e-63e30192e4ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Ithaca-Farmers-Market-Ithaca.d553248635937206106.Vacation-Attraction) ![Summer Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633938968485/f68dcc96-f556-4043-9973-dce7be2d7aba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. 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Very friendly workers at front desk Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=14683778&PinnedHotelID=14683778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=906471974748983296) ![Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37630000/37622500/37622484/f951e2b6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown 324 East State Street Ithaca NY $132 nightly $156 total Mar 18 - Mar 19 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ithaca. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Nice and clean accommodations, would definitely stay there again. 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