Ithaca Essentials
Ithaca Eats
This is probably the closest restaurant to the house. Plus, their outdoor seating area is amazing in the summer, and their menu features all sorts of ingredients sourced from local farms.
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Ithaca Beer Co.
122 Ithaca Beer DrThis is probably the closest restaurant to the house. Plus, their outdoor seating area is amazing in the summer, and their menu features all sorts of ingredients sourced from local farms.
Great food, classy vibe, and hopping live music several nights a week.
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Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar
635 W State StGreat food, classy vibe, and hopping live music several nights a week.
A lively and popular spot serving fantastic Pho and other Vietnamese dishes. Fresh ingredients, nice atmosphere. A favorite with Ithaca locals.
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Saigon Kitchen
526 W State StA lively and popular spot serving fantastic Pho and other Vietnamese dishes. Fresh ingredients, nice atmosphere. A favorite with Ithaca locals.
Lively atmosphere, great Southwestern food and drink. Features local farm-to-table ingredients throughout the menu. Hosts a hopping salsa dance party most Wednesday nights, starting at 10pm. Near Cornell - a great place to go after a day on campus.
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Agava Restaurant
381 Pine Tree RdLively atmosphere, great Southwestern food and drink. Features local farm-to-table ingredients throughout the menu. Hosts a hopping salsa dance party most Wednesday nights, starting at 10pm. Near Cornell - a great place to go after a day on campus.
Ithaca Bakery
400 N Meadow StYummy breakfast sandwiches! A local favorite.
You'll find the best (breakfast) burrito in New York State.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/best-burritos-america-all-50-states
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Ithaca Farmers Market
545 3rd StYou'll find the best (breakfast) burrito in New York State.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/best-burritos-america-all-50-states
Ithaca Drinks
High end espresso & coffee. Good WiFi access and space to hang out with a laptop.
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Gimme! Coffee
430 N Cayuga StHigh end espresso & coffee. Good WiFi access and space to hang out with a laptop.
Casual outdoor seating area is bustling in the summer months. There's often a food truck on site, or you can order takeout from Saigon Kitchen next door.
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The Westy
516 W State StCasual outdoor seating area is bustling in the summer months. There's often a food truck on site, or you can order takeout from Saigon Kitchen next door.
Chic bar with the best mixed drinks in town. Perfect for a classy night out with friends or a date.
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Bar Argos
408 E State StChic bar with the best mixed drinks in town. Perfect for a classy night out with friends or a date.
Purity Ice Cream Co.
700 Cascadilla StMilkshakes, of course!
Sweet little farm brewery that sometimes feels more like a community center than the tasting room that it is.
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Hopshire Farm and Brewery
1771 Dryden RdSweet little farm brewery that sometimes feels more like a community center than the tasting room that it is.
Magical farm cidery, helping to lead the Upstate NY cider revival. Great spot to catch live music. Serves an uber local farm-to-table lunch menu daily.
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Finger Lakes Cider House
4017 Hickok RdMagical farm cidery, helping to lead the Upstate NY cider revival. Great spot to catch live music. Serves an uber local farm-to-table lunch menu daily.
Hikes & Waterfalls
Winding trails follow the gorge past 12 waterfalls, including the 115-foot Lucifer Falls. Enjoy nine miles of hiking trails, or swim in a stream-fed pool beneath a waterfall.
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I-TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdWinding trails follow the gorge past 12 waterfalls, including the 115-foot Lucifer Falls. Enjoy nine miles of hiking trails, or swim in a stream-fed pool beneath a waterfall.
Hiking trails through woodlands and along the gorge and rim. The park takes its name from the foaming cascade formed by Buttermilk Creek as it flows down the steep valley side toward Cayuga Lake.
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Buttermilk Falls State Park
Hiking trails through woodlands and along the gorge and rim. The park takes its name from the foaming cascade formed by Buttermilk Creek as it flows down the steep valley side toward Cayuga Lake.
One of the outstanding natural attractions of the Northeast, Taughannock Falls plunges 215 feet past rocky cliffs that tower nearly 400 feet above the gorge. Trails offer spectacular views from above the falls and from below at the end of the gorge trail. Outdoor summer concerts series takes place along the lakefront.
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I-Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdOne of the outstanding natural attractions of the Northeast, Taughannock Falls plunges 215 feet past rocky cliffs that tower nearly 400 feet above the gorge. Trails offer spectacular views from above the falls and from below at the end of the gorge trail. Outdoor summer concerts series takes place along the lakefront.
Watkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks, with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course.
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I-Park ye-Watkins Glen
1009 N Franklin StWatkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks, with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course.
Easily accessible, just a short walk from the center of downtown Ithaca.
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Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Lake StreetEasily accessible, just a short walk from the center of downtown Ithaca.
Fine Dining, Ithaca Style
If you're looking for a unique, high-end dining experience, check out these restaurants. You'll need to book well in advance to get a reservation, especially on holiday weekends.
A delightful mix of classic and creative Italian fare, with attention to local and seasonal ingredients.
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Gola Osteria
115 S Quarry StA delightful mix of classic and creative Italian fare, with attention to local and seasonal ingredients.
One of the top farm-to-table restaurants in the Finger Lakes, featuring ingredients from many local producers.
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Hazelnut Kitchen
53 E Main StOne of the top farm-to-table restaurants in the Finger Lakes, featuring ingredients from many local producers.
The Rook
404 W State StA newer addition to the Ithaca scene, with a decidedly urban feel.