IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Green Street Garage in Downtown Ithaca will be closing for reconstruction in mid-March. Click on the button below to learn more about the project & alternate parking and transportation solutions while the garage is temporarily closed until late 2021.
Downtown Ithaca is Making Business Safe For All
To help stop the spread of Covid-19, please follow safety steps when in and around downtown Ithaca. Please adhere to specific safety guidance inside places of business. Masks are required inside businesses and around downtown. Please be mindful of the people around you and allow for 6' of social distance.
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.
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What's Happening in Downtown
Downtown Ithaca During Covid-19
Shopping, Dining, Services, & Entertainment During a Pandemic
Restaurants, retailers, and services are open and operating with Covid-19 Saftey compliance measures in effect, providing new and additional ways to shop Downtown than ever before. These added service features like takeout and curbside pickup have been included in the Downtown Ithaca Shopping & Dining Directory through search and filter options.
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.
Curbside Pickup Locations
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.
Friendly Faces of Downtown Ithaca
Meet Joan Reuning at FibersInitiatives & Programs
News
March Gallery Night focuses on female artists
March 4, 202123rd Annual Chili Cook-Off Results
March 3, 2021Two new businesses join downtown Ithaca
March 2, 2021Valentine’s Day Gift Guide ~ downtown edition
February 12, 2021Celebrating Black History Month
February 4, 2021February Gallery Night features four highly skilled black artists and more
February 4, 2021
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.
