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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Accepted at over 100 Downtown Ithaca Stores and Restaurants!

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