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.
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.
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.
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.
Sciencenter
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sciencenter during your travels in Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in North Side
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
The staff was professional and attentive. The rooms are lovely.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
Room was spacious, hotel is well located and parking extremely convenient (direct access).
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area
Friendly staff clean and close to everything will stay again
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Inn at Taughannock Falls
The property is beautiful! Especially at night. The warm pastries, delicious eggs, with attentive service and rich coffee made the breakfast memorable. Our room was perfectly appointed. The staff was helpful and informative at check in and check out. Our new favorite place ! We will be back ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Cayuga Blu Hotel
Friendly staff, clean room, comfy bed, high pressure shower, pool and nice continental breakfast. Easy access to shopping, restaurants and groceries. Fitness equipment could use a little maintenance, but good value hotel. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
Yes & Yes
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
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.
