East Ithaca Travel Guide
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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.
Ithaca College
Explore the campus of Ithaca College during your travels in South Hill. 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell
The Best of Ithaca Farmers Market Private Tour
Love Struck Strolls Private Tour: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk
Top hotels in East Ithaca
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Dinner: We ordered mushroom pasta and the cauliflower soup. I took three bites of the pasta and couldnt eat it. It was terrible. The soup was too oily. We had a guest so we didn't want to complain
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
The property always meets my expectations. The staff is wonderful.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Inn at Taughannock Falls
This is such a lovely old Inn with incredible views and the walk to the Falls is perfect. The rooms have been updated nicely while retaining charm. We will be back!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
Need comfy pillows and it’s a wonderful place to stay
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Best Western University Inn
comfortable bed and room. had everything we needed!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Cayuga Blu Hotel
The breakfast buffet is great. I want to say thank you to the lady working at breakfast buffet. I left my personal bag on my chair and she kept it in a safe place. I was in a hurry so I forgot to ask her name. I cannot express my gratitude enough!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Ithaca
Collegetown
When in Collegetown, you can plan a visit to Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
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.
