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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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.
Downtown Ithaca is a Community for Everyone
We are Inclusive!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are essential to Downtown Ithaca's mission of working toward promoting a more inclusive and representative community. We respect, value, and celebrate the unique characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives that make each person who they are. We believe that by bringing a diverse spectrum of individuals together, we will more effectively address the issues that face our community and its surrounding neighborhoods.
Business Resources
Are you looking for a new home for your business? Or, Are you a new business in the community? The Downtown Ithaca Alliance provides services for potential, new, and existing businesses. Learn more on our new Do Business page.
Growth & Business Development in Downtown Ithaca
The Downtown Ithaca Alliance is in charge of 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.
What is Downtown Ithaca Alliance?
The organization behind the Ithaca Downtown Business Improvement District. 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.
Downtown Gift Cards
Accepted at over 100 Downtown Ithaca Stores and Restaurants!
Support the Downtown Ithaca Alliance!
Play your part in making Downtown Ithaca thrive! From sponsoring events to supporting vital programs, your contribution helps keep our community vibrant and engaging. Click below to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
