Welcome to Downtown Ithaca – the place to enjoy the best that upstate New York has to offer!
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 Robbie Dein, founder & owner of American Crafts by Robbie DeinInitiatives & Campaigns
News
Downtown Ithaca’s Winter Light Festival debut draws thousands to community
January 14, 2020Downtown Ithaca Conference Center project awarded $5 million
December 20, 2019Winter Light Festival closing ceremonies include two community centric celebrations
December 10, 2019Lot 10, Downtown Ithaca’s premier lounge and nightclub, reopening this week
December 4, 2019Downtown Ithaca celebrating small local businesses with three special promotions to launch the holiday shopping season
November 19, 2019Downtown Ithaca will shine green for Veterans Day
November 6, 2019
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.
The Downtown Ithaca Alliance is a State of New York chartered 501c3 not-for-profit organization charged with the revitalization, development, promotion, and management of the Ithaca Downtown Business Improvement District (IDBID).
Accepted at over 100 Downtown Ithaca Stores and Restaurants!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.
