Popular places to visit
![Pathways to wander. Secret Garden, Alice in Wonderland, or The Hobbit, your choice of daydreams.
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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.
![Buttermilk Falls State Park featuring tranquil scenes and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/92000/92757-Buttermilk-Falls-State-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Buttermilk Falls State Park
Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Buttermilk Falls State Park, a lovely green space in Ithaca. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
![Quick stop for these big falls, just a short walk from the parking lot.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/49718577c8525008db0353dafaf58004.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Ithaca Falls Natural Area, a lovely green space in Ithaca. Amble around the area's lakeside, or seek out its hiking trails.
![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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8cc809c4dee6eed808663636c2a6d3ba.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.
![Best beer fridge at Ithaca Beer Company. Smelled really sweet.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fbd0eb071f3ffb3afabfbc029e0ee808.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 College
Explore the campus of Ithaca College, during your travels in South Hill. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
West Hill Hotel Deals
![Backyard Waterfall and Cayuga Lake Views!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67410000/67404600/67404551/897d83b4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 28 January 2025
![The Statler Hotel at Cornell University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11800/11722/f9248279_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 February 2025
![Inn at Taughannock Falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34190000/34183800/34183800/031633cc_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 January 2025
![Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37630000/37622500/37622484/3c6f6fee_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 February 2025
![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1890000/1883000/1882935/c9bd76f1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 February 2025
![Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14690000/14683800/14683778/c78b09ae_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 February 2025
Other neighborhoods around West Hill
![The #Cornell campus has numerous striking paths with views of the clock tower.
#UStravel
#Ithaca
#NewYork
#architecture](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6385f48f6f6e4a060ee824fa1e92fbb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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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.
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South Side
While South Side might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.
![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.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/785be4c5d8541b02f3e4822b403ade82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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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.
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College Hill Historic District
While College Hill Historic District might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ithaca Falls Natural Area and Ithaca Commons.