North Side 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 North Side
Cozy 3 Bedroom House in Downtown Ithaca
Dirty, not well stocked regarding silverware and glasses, uncomfortable beds, tiny bathroom, more appropriate for college student type living.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Clean and friendly
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
Staff was phenomenal. The King suite was clean and spacious. It was amazing. Kids loced the pool.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
Great peraonnel
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
Stay was enjoyable. Staff courteous and helpful.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
La Tourelle Inn & Spa
Staff was helpful and friendly. Clean room.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Side
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.
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.
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.
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.
