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.
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.
Ithaca College
Explore the campus of Ithaca College during your travels in South Hill. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in South Side
Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca
Friendly staff, clean room, great location and Ithaca is perfect!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Valet service was quick and professional
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Inn at Taughannock Falls
Were wondering where we could eat dinner, but it happened to be a Tueaday and it was Burger and Beer night....an outside venue with entertainment! Wonderful time, mingled with others, made the stay even more enjoyable
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Hotel Ithaca
lighting was Too dim . could not see. also lamps need dusting
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
Room was tired; carpet heavy stained, blackout curtains did not meet in center so much light in room overnight. Front desk clerks VERY polite and helpful.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Cayuga Blu Hotel
The staff are nice and the breakfast is great.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
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.
South Side Travel Guide
- Cornell University
- Ithaca College
- Greek Peak Mountain Resort
- Buttermilk Falls State Park
- Taughannock Falls State Park
- Ithaca Falls Natural Area
- Ithaca Farmers Market
- Shops at Ithaca Mall
- Grist Iron Brewing Company
- Hector Falls
- Fillmore Glen State Park
- Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary
- Sheldrake Point Winery
