EV Charging Hotels in Ithaca, NY

Resting along Cayuga Lake, in New York’s Finger Lakes region is Ithaca— home to Cornell University, the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, The Cornell Botanic Gardens, and an array of dazzling dining options and boutique shops to enjoy. It’s also famous for its many waterfalls, with over 100 falls within 10 miles of downtown, including the multi-tiered Cascadilla Falls, Ithaca Falls, and Buttermilk Falls. Outside hotels with EV charging stations in Ithaca, you can pop over to the Robert H. Treman state parks, which offer wooded gorges and gorgeous natural pools for a day in nature. Head to The Museum of the Earth for a day of touring incredible natural history before sniffing out something savory from one of downtown’s elevated eateries. You’ll have an unforgettable time in this iconic east coast city no matter what you get up to, so get ready to tour Ithaca, and don’t forget to pack a good pair of walking shoes!

For a good dose of fresh air, head to Buttermilk Falls State Park, an 811-acre state park located southwest of Ithaca. Bike, walk, or run this breezy 1.6-mile loop trail for a moderately challenging route in a stunning natural setting. Expect about an hour to complete this trail by foot.

Then, head to the Cascadilla Gorge Trail, a scenic 1.3-mile trail constructed in the late 1920s that passes through a gorge of ancient bedrock past six waterfalls and is a part of the Cornell Plantations Path. Here, you can look forward to views of one of the most picturesque gorges in the Finger Lakes Region and its beautiful waterfall. This hike connects downtown Ithaca with the Cornell Campus on a meandering path of stone trails and staircases that ascend over 400 feet.

For a fun day of touring close to EV charge station hotels in Ithaca, make a visit to The Museum of the Earth, a natural history museum and part of the Paleontological Research Institution. This independent organization affiliated with Cornell spearheads research and education surrounding the history of the Earth and its life. A day spent at this exciting museum will present the opportunity to explore science exhibits and science-related art displays that focus on the concurrent evolution of the Earth and learn about all-things natural history.

While touring the town from Ithaca EV charging hotels, don’t miss the chance to catch a show from the State Theatre of Ithaca. This historic, 1600-seat theatre is located close by in Tompkins County, New York, and hosts various events like live musical performances, plays, comedy acts, silent films, readings, dances, and much more. Check out the theatre’s online calendar to see the schedule of events and snag tickets while in the area. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this not-for-profit organization owns and operates downtown Ithaca's last remaining historic theater and boasts over 75 events annually.

Enjoy your trip to Ithaca and don’t forget to check out our other EV charging hotels nearby in Elmsford, Islandia, and Albany.