South Side
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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
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.
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.
Things to do
The Best of Ithaca Farmers Market Private Tour
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell
Love Struck Strolls Private Tour: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk
Top hotels in South Side
Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca
Great price. Great room!
Reviewed on 24 Jan, 2026
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Clean and friendly
Reviewed on 31 Jan, 2026
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
Excellent breakfast as always. Our waitress Breanna was great and Christina at the front desk just a very friendly and personable addition to the staff. Our go to hotel in Ithaca right next to the Commons.
Reviewed on 22 Jan, 2026
Inn at Taughannock Falls
Everything was terrific and the service was very accommodating, would recommend going during anytime of the year.
Reviewed on 6 Jan, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
Staff was phenomenal. The King suite was clean and spacious. It was amazing. Kids loced the pool.
Reviewed on 31 Jan, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
Best stay in a very long time
Reviewed on 25 Jan, 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.
