Downtown Ithaca is Making Business Safe For All.
As we embrace this uncertain time and adapt to daily changes in the world around us, we encourage everyone to follow safety steps to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Shopping & Dining Services Available in Downtown Ithaca during COVID-19
Business Resources Site
The Downtown Ithaca Alliance has compiled resources and links to help businesses and property owners, find links and information about loan relief programs as well as updated guidelines for conducting business during COVID-19.
Meet Virtually in Downtown Ithaca
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Guide to Being Local book Giveaway!
Local, Independently-owned shop in Downtown Ithaca are teaming up with Local First Ithaca!
When you spend over $25 at participating shops downtown, you can receive a free Guide to Being Local book. It's filled with stories about local businesses, locally made products, and lots of coupons for local businesses, the Guide offers plenty of great deals. Valued at $15.00 the book offers thousands of $ in savings locally!
Participating Shops:
- The Brain Shoppe
- American Crafts by Robbie Dein
- SewGreen
- Breathe
- 15 STEPS
- Buffalo Street Books
- The Bloomwell
- Lucky Hare Brewing Company
- Cayuga Chamber Orchestra
- Autumn Leaves Used Books
Curbside Pickup Hubs
Downtown Ithaca and the City of Ithaca teamed up to create 6 downtown curbside locations where businesses can conduct curbside delivery service while their customers remain in the comfort of their own vehicle.
This new and simple way to deliver merchandise allows downtown businesses to serve patrons with minimal contact while non-essential businesses remain closed to foot traffic.
The curbside pickup hubs will be available starting Friday, May 15 at the following locations:
- Seneca St. and Buffalo St. both near the Dewitt Mall
- Tioga/Seneca St. at the Commons
- Cayuga St. at the Commons
- Aurora St. at the Commons
- Green St. in front of Press Bay
To locate the designated curbside pickup locations, look for the colorful signage (A-frames) along the curb.
Encourage Friends & Family to Shop Local in Downtown Ithaca
Surrounded by waterfalls, lakes, and forests, nowhere else in the region can you find such an impressive variety of specialty shops, fine dining and casual restaurants, extraordinary theaters, world-class lodging, and historic architecture.
Discover Downtown
STORES | RESTAURANTS | HOTELS
Happening Downtown
Friendly Faces of Downtown Ithaca
Meet Curt Bayer and Bethany Baker at One World MarketInitiatives & Programs
News
Downtown Ithaca launches two new shop local experiences
October 7, 2020Downtown Ithaca hosting Gallery Night tomorrow
October 1, 2020Downtown Ithaca hosting Apple Festive Next Week
September 22, 2020Downtown Ithaca postpones Gunpoets’ Summer Concert Series show
September 8, 2020Downtown Ithaca hosting Back to School Giveaway Contest for Cornell, Ithaca College, and Tompkins Cortland students
September 4, 202015 STEPS owners sell their gift shop, retiring after nearly 40 years in business
August 25, 2020
Where to Park
Free parking Weekdays from 8:00pm – 3:00am in the garages and 6:00pm – 3:00am on the street.
Saturdays and Sundays except when special event parking rates apply.
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Growth & Business Development in Downtown Ithaca
Find out moreWhat is the Downtown Ithaca Alliance
The organization behind the place. Downtown Ithaca Alliance is the Ithaca Downtown Business Improvement District (IDBID), a State of New York chartered 501c3 not-for-profit organization charged with the revitalization, development, promotion, and management of downtown Ithaca.
Business Development
The Downtown Ithaca Alliance is charged with business and economic development within the downtown district. We play an integral role as a facilitator to businesses and investors interested in downtown Ithaca projects.
