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Motel properties often offer free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. The term “motel” was coined in 1925 in San Luis Obispo, California by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel.

Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Ithaca Commons and Ithaca College. Enjoy access to the 24-hour business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. The Springwater Inn: A 24-hour front desk along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. It’s located within a 10-minute drive of Cornell University and Ithaca Commons. Economy Inn Ithaca: Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a quick 4-minute drive of Buttermilk Falls State Park. Grayhaven Motel: It’s located within a quick 4-minute drive of Buttermilk Falls State Park. A terrace along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay.

Expedia has 5 economical motels in Ithaca.

As you’re exploring the area, check out the college campus and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls. People who visit Ithaca love its shops, lakeside setting, and restaurants. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Ithaca Falls Natural Area, Cornell Botanic Gardens, and Cayuga Lake. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: EcoVillage at Ithaca, Museum of the Earth, and Puddledockers. To learn more about local history, take some time at The History Center and Danby Town Hall.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Ithaca to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 66°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 28°F. The snowiest months in Ithaca are January, March, December, and February, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Ithaca to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional), which is located 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from the city center. You can also search for flights into Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County), which is 17.9 mi (28.9 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.