| this basic, low-rise inn is a 5-minute drive from downtown ithaca, 1 mile from the ithaca commons mall and 2 miles from the buttermilk falls state park. amenities include meeting rooms, a restaurant, a cocktail lounge and free on-site parking. breakfast is offered for a surcharge. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the modest rooms offer cable tv. upgraded rooms feature wi-fi access, minifridges and microwaves. suites are also available
Syracuse Hancock International Airport 1 hr 17
Cornell Botanic Gardens (10 min)
Founded in 1875, this 4,000-acre site offers specialty gardens, an arboretum & educational programs. Cayuga Nature Center (13 min)
Scenic gorge trails, interactive exhibits & a collection of live animals, plus a 6-story treehouse. Sciencenter (5 min)
Children's museum exploring science & nature, with interactive exhibits, education programs & camps. Ithaca Falls (6 min)
Accessible by walking trail, this 150-ft. cascade has a natural pool popular for fishing. Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art (8 min)
Ancient Roman sculptures to 21st-century photography in a distinctive I.M. Pei-designed tower. Stewart Park (7 min)
Lakefront park with golf, tennis, playground, carousel, athletic fields, duck pond & spray pool. Ithaca Farmers Market (5 min)
Seasonal weekend market with baked goods, produce & crafts, plus music, wine tastings & street food. Taughannock Falls (16 min)
Towering waterfall in Taughannock Falls State Park that can be seen from several hiking trails. Robert H. Treman State Park (10 min)
Gorge with scenic waterfalls & a stream-fed swimming hole ringed by hiking trails & camping areas. Museum of the Earth (7 min)
Hands-on, kid-friendly exhibits & a vast collection of fossils, including a mastodon skeleton. Cascadilla Gorge Trail (5 min)
Part of the Cornell Plantations Path, this walkway offers views of the the gorge & its waterfall. Taughannock Falls State Park (14 min)
This park has a 215-foot waterfall, campsites, beach swimming, fishing & winter sports activities. Lucifer Falls (14 min)
Scenic waterfall in Robert H. Treman State Park that drops down from a gorge into a large pool. Buttermilk Falls State Park (7 min)
811-acres of wooded parkland featuring hiking paths, a lake, waterfall & campgrounds. Allan H Treman State Marine Park (6 min)
Boat launch & picnic area open year-round plus a seasonal marina with boat slips & kayak rentals. | 
