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

Hotel Ithaca
Great location, comfy beds and plenty of parking.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
Jacuzzi didn’t work
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Everything
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
Very friendly staff!! This hotel looks new and is very clean. Having the bar and restaurant right there is a big plus too. We had a very nice stay!!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Best Western University Inn
Clean room, well stocked, friendly staff
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
Good
Reviewed on 13 Nov 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.

West Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Ithaca Farmers Market and Hangar Theatre.
North Side Travel Guide
- Cornell University
- Greek Peak Mountain Resort
- Ithaca College
- Taughannock Falls State Park
- Buttermilk Falls State Park
- Ithaca Falls Natural Area
- Ithaca Farmers Market
- Grist Iron Brewing Company
- Shops at Ithaca Mall
- Hector Falls
- Fillmore Glen State Park
- Sheldrake Point Winery
- King Ferry Winery
- Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary
