Visiting Ithaca, NY

Our Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca has 104 guests rooms and about 1,300 sq. ft. of adaptable event space for business or special events. With a fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool, and free Wi-Fi, you will feel at home when you stay at our hotel. From wineries to hiking trails the area around our hotel has something for everyone to enjoy. Here are our top 4 things to do when you stay at our Ithaca hotel:

1.      Kilpatrick’s Publick House. When you stay at our hotel in Ithaca,  NY, having a meal at our onsite Irish restaurant, Kilpatrick’s Publick House, is a must. The pub has nightly specials, entertainment, and tastings from karaoke to build your own burger night. The menu includes something for every taste from pasta to fish. Book a stay at our hotel with our Dine and Unwind Package and get $25 a day for lunch or dinner at the pub.

2.      Ithaca Commons. Our hotel is located in the heart of the Ithaca Commons with so many activities to do from festivals to specialty shops and local restaurants. Catch a variety of movies from cult classics to festival entries at Cinemapolis.

3.      Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. From the Americana Vineyards to Six Mile Creek, Ithaca’s oldest winery,, the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail has all of the wining and dining needed to make your trip to the Finger Lakes unforgettable. Drink a glass of your favorite wine with beautiful views of the lake and explore the area’s secluded waterfalls. The wine trail is the perfect place for a romantic night away or girls’ trip with your best friends near our Ithaca hotel.

4.      Museum of Earth and Sciencenter. Experience the history of Earth only 2.5 miles from our hotel in Ithaca, NY. With engaging and interactive displays, kids, teens, and adults will enjoy the Museum of Earth. Learning about everything from the weather to astronomy at the Sciencenter is the perfect place to bring the kids only 1 mile from our hotel. Exploring the 250 interactive exhibits is a memorable way to spend your trip to New York’s Finger Lakes.

Now that you know our favorite things to do in Ithaca, NY, you can start building your trip’s itinerary whether you’re visiting to tour local college campuses or for a family vacation. Cornell University and Ithaca College are only minutes from our hotel with easy access to the excitement of the Ithaca Commons and Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. If you’re interested in learning more, Visit Ithaca has more information on Ithaca and all of the things to do in the area. Book your stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca here and visit our site to learn more about Emerald’s portfolio of hotels.