ELynah Forum

If you only have a couple hours to kill and don't want to wander far from Pepsi Arena, I would recommend checking out the State Capitol Building.  The architecture is very impressive (esp. ceiling in the library) and the Million Dollar Staircase visually impressive and historically fun.

http://www.ogs.state.ny.us/curatorial/capitol/default.asp

I will pass on our good friend's recommendation of the William Henry Miller Inn.  http://www.millerinn.com/   They stayed at the Inn when they came to Ithaca for our wedding ~5 years ago.  The rooms were nice, the service was excellent and the location is great.  (Base of Buffalo St - walking distance from the Commons and many fine restaurants.)  Our friends routinely stay at B&B's and this is one of their favorites.  Never having the need for a hotel in Ithaca (thanks Age!) I haven't stayed there personally - but it's gorgeous from the outside.