South 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
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 South Side

Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca
Police activity in hallway at early morning
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
It was a pleasant first stay. Staff was friendly. Tower view from our room was nice.
Reviewed on 7 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
The Inn was delightful and exceeded our expectations. We stayed in the Rose Suite, which was spacious and well appointed. Comfortable beds, terrific shower. The restaurant and some amenities weren’t available because it was late March so off-season, but the grounds are beautiful and the breakfast ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
The staff we very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Best Western University Inn
A short drive from Collegetown and the main Cornell Campus, this hotel is a fine stay for families visiting Ithaca. The breakfast is limited to eggs and a rotating selection of meats, as well as the usual waffle and cereal stations, but there is a grocery store and gas station within walking distance ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Side

Downtown Ithaca
While visiting Downtown Ithaca, you might make a stop by sights like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.

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.

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.

North Side
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Side and surrounding area, you can visit Ithaca Farmers Market and State Theatre of Ithaca.

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.

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.
