North Side Travel Guide
Ithaca
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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 Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
Buttermilk Falls State Park
You can take time to visit Buttermilk Falls State Park during your travels to Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
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.
Top hotels in North Side
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
"This is an extremely well-run hotel. The rooms are modern and spotless. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The location is right in the middle of Cornell University so you feel immersed in the campus. If you reserve a view room, you'll get a great view of the campus. I would go back there in ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
"The hotel was not at all clean , Breakfast was limited nothing great,The curtains didn’t close properly and was torn. The shower didn’t have a shower gel , the bath was out date with cracks and the room service was once in 3 days"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Cayuga Blu Hotel
"Very, very kind people!"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Best Western University Inn
"Breakfast was sub par. OK for one night."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Inn at Taughannock Falls
"Our room was wonderful! Very spacious and the balcony was quiet and relaxing. The room was clean, the staff were very friendly, and breakfast was great! Beautiful facilities and surroundings!"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Meadow Court Inn
"I was placed in the older property next door, Royal Court. Facility is not well maintained, room is musty, fixtures are old, rug is dirty. Outside carpeting on walkways is moldy and cigarette burned. Stairwells not mopped. Front staff was very nice, but I wouldn't stay here again."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Where to stay in North Side
Downtown Ithaca
While visiting Downtown Ithaca, you might make a stop by sights like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.
South Hill
Unique features of South Hill include the waterfalls and coffee shops. Make a stop by Buttermilk Falls State Park or Butterfield Stadium while you're exploring the 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 Ithaca
You'll enjoy the restaurants and wineries in East Ithaca. You might want to make time for a stop at Six Mile Creek Vineyard or Reis Tennis Center.
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.
