Local Guidebook
Sightseeing
Tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi River.
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I-Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdTallest waterfall east of the Mississippi River.
I-TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdButtermilk Falls State Park
Do the easy, short hike to the the falls. Or enjoy looking when driving by.
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Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Lake StreetDo the easy, short hike to the the falls. Or enjoy looking when driving by.
I-Cascadilla Gorge Trail
Cascadilla Gorge TrailLots of stairs but amazing views.
Watkins Glen State Park
1009 North Franklin StreetLots of stairs
Favorite, scenic gorge
Finger Lakes National Forest
Food scene
Ithaca Farmers Market
545 3rd StIthaca Commons
171 E M.L.K. Jr. StJust A Taste
116 North Aurora StreetMIX
205 Elmira RdMenu is amazing. Weekend brunch is a must do.
Consistently good food and drinks. Best views of Cayuga Lake while dinning.
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The Boatyard Grill
525 Old Taughannock BlvdConsistently good food and drinks. Best views of Cayuga Lake while dinning.
Happy Hour and 1/2 price raw bar 4-6pm weekdays
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Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar
635 W State StHappy Hour and 1/2 price raw bar 4-6pm weekdays
Not My Dads Soft Serve
203 E Main StHazelnut Kitchen
53 E Main StMust make a reservation in advance. Amazing food!
Great dinner food. Check hours as they are limited. Cash only!
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Lincoln Street Diner
309 E Lincoln StGreat dinner food. Check hours as they are limited. Cash only!
The State Diner
428 W State StCreekside Cafe
4 W Main StBrunch!!!
Standard breakfast or lunch place. Nothing fancy.
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Falls Restaurant & Catering
214 E Main StStandard breakfast or lunch place. Nothing fancy.
Ice cream amazing! Also breakfast is worth checking out on weekends.
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Purity Ice Cream Co.
700 Cascadilla StIce cream amazing! Also breakfast is worth checking out on weekends.
The Rook
404 W State StDelicious food and drinks. Nice ambiance.
Menu always impresses. Great drinks too. Music some nights. Brunch spot. Kid friendly.
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Agava Restaurant
381 Pine Tree RdMenu always impresses. Great drinks too. Music some nights. Brunch spot. Kid friendly.
Gimme! Coffee
430 N Cayuga StHands down the BEST homemade ice cream in the area. They also have a storefront at the Ithaca Mall.
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Cayuga Lake Creamery
8421 NY-89Hands down the BEST homemade ice cream in the area. They also have a storefront at the Ithaca Mall.
Check hours before going. Quiet and scenic
Beautiful drive
Visit Wineries in surrounding area on scenic Route 89.
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O'malley's Cabin On The Lake
7938 County Rd 153Check hours before going. Quiet and scenic
Beautiful drive
Visit Wineries in surrounding area on scenic Route 89.
No frills Restaurant and bar. Has a lot of local racing history (NASCAR)
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Seneca Lodge
3600 Walnut RdNo frills Restaurant and bar. Has a lot of local racing history (NASCAR)
Glenwood Pines
1213 Taughannock BlvdLocal dive and pub
Ithaca Ale House
301 E State StBest burgers
Franco's Pizzeria
527 West State StreetBest pizza
Nice upscale restaurant. Beautiful views of lake. Weekend brunch and some holiday brunches.
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Inn at Taughannock Falls
2030 Gorge RdNice upscale restaurant. Beautiful views of lake. Weekend brunch and some holiday brunches.
Taste Of Thai Express
209 S Meadow StSpicy Asian
335 Elmira RdMoosewood Restaurant
215 N Cayuga StSpecializing in vegetarian and vegan dishes
Great breakfast and lunch. Close to Cornell campus. Some nightlife.
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Carriage House Cafe
305 Stewart AveGreat breakfast and lunch. Close to Cornell campus. Some nightlife.
Maru Ramen
512 W State StDelicious. Limited menu.
Sumo Japanese Steakhouse
4671 Commercial DrNorthstar House
202 E Falls StLocal cuisine
Cafe Dewitt
215 N Cayuga StBreakfast, lunch, Brunch
Cash only
Best margarita! Good food. Outdoor seating optional. Downtown.
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Viva Taqueria & Cantina
215 E State StBest margarita! Good food. Outdoor seating optional. Downtown.
Beautiful, amazing architecture and food. East side of Cayuga Lake. Trelevan Winery is nearby. McKensie Childs shop is nearby.
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Aurora Inn
391 Main StBeautiful, amazing architecture and food. East side of Cayuga Lake. Trelevan Winery is nearby. McKensie Childs shop is nearby.
Gola Osteria
115 S Quarry StAmazing food! Best Italian. Pricey.
Taverna Banfi
130 Statler DrOn Cornell campus. Excellent food. Brunch too. Pricey.
Good Italian food. Wood fire pizza. Kids menu. Reasonably priced. Close to the mall and movie theater.
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Ciao
2 Hickory Hollow LnGood Italian food. Wood fire pizza. Kids menu. Reasonably priced. Close to the mall and movie theater.
Very expensive. Best steaks! Nice special occasion restaurant. Reservations recommended. By Ithaca College.
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John Thomas Steakhouse
1152 Danby RdVery expensive. Best steaks! Nice special occasion restaurant. Reservations recommended. By Ithaca College.
Cornell Dairy Bar
411 Tower RdIce cream!!!! Tours!
Nice outdoor seating, quiet, not usually crowded. Great food. Great prices. Play a round of golf too.
McCormick's at Moakley House
215 Warren RdNice outdoor seating, quiet, not usually crowded. Great food. Great prices. Play a round of golf too.
Museums
FREE!!! At Cornell University. Best views of Ithaca on the Asian Gallery floor. Be careful of where you park on campus to not get ticketed. Appropriate for school age kids and older.
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Johnson Museum of Art
114 Central AveFREE!!! At Cornell University. Best views of Ithaca on the Asian Gallery floor. Be careful of where you park on campus to not get ticketed. Appropriate for school age kids and older.
Museum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg RdSciencenter
601 1st StThe History Center in Tompkins County
110 N Tioga StHarriet Tubman Home
180 South StWomen's Rights National Historical Park
136 Fall StreetCayuga Nature Center
1420 Taughannock BlvdActivities
Cass Park
701 Taughannock BlvdAtlas Bowl
61 W Main StJump Around Inflatables, LLC
10 Cayuga Vista DrGreat for young children on a not so nice day outdoors.
Shops at Ithaca
40 Catherwood RdIthaca Children's Garden
121 Turtle LnCass Park
701 Taughannock BlvdThere is a playground. And seasonally operating carousel. Bike paths.
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Stewart Park
71 Stewart ParkThere is a playground. And seasonally operating carousel. Bike paths.
Cass Park Tennis Courts
701 Taughannock BlvdPuddledockers Retail and Rentals
D & K Ranch
3010 Clark RdWatkins Glen International
2790 County Route 16Seasonal
Pick your own fruits and veggies.
Amazing apple cider donuts!
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Indian Creek Farm
1408 Trumansburg RdSeasonal
Pick your own fruits and veggies.
Amazing apple cider donuts!
Greek Peak Mountain Resort
2000 NY-392Cascades Indoor Waterpark
MacKenzie-Childs - Aurora, NY
3260 NY-90Newman Municipal Golf Course
10 Pier RdBlack Diamond Trail
Black Diamond TrailIzindawo Zebotaniki ze-Cornell
124 Comstock Knoll DrFree!! Walking paths. Lovely landscape.
Lively Run Dairy Farm and Creamery
8978 Co Rd 142Goat farm. Amazing cheeses!!! Free tours.
Theater
Hangar Theatre
801 Taughannock BoulevardState Theatre of Ithaca
107 W State StCinemapolis
120 E Green StRegal Ithaca Mall
40 Catherwood RdNightlife
The Range
119 E State StAlways a fun time. Private karaoke suites are extra or hang in main lounge area and sing for free!
K-HOUSE Karaoke Lounge & Suites
15 Catherwood RdAlways a fun time. Private karaoke suites are extra or hang in main lounge area and sing for free!
Argos Warehouse Lounge & Event Space
416 E State StWineries
Americana Vineyards Winery
4367 E Covert RdBet the Farm Winery
4204 Krums Corners RdOur neighbors just up and across the street.
Six Mile Creek Vineyard
1551 Slaterville RdHazlitt 1852 Vineyards
5712 NY-414Located on Seneca Lake
Atwater Estate Vineyards, LLC
5055 NY-414Located on Seneca Lake
Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery
9322 New York 414Located on Seneca Lake
Lakewood Vineyards
4024 NY-14Located on Seneca Lake
Glenora Wine Cellars
5435 NY-14Located on Seneca Lake
Castel Grisch
3380 County Rd 28Located on Seneca Lake
Hosmer Winery
7020 NY-89Cayuga Lake
Buttonwood Grove Winery
5986 NY-89Cayuga Lake
Thirsty Owl Wine Company
6799 Elm Beach RdCayuga Lake
Cafe
Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery
6800 NY-89Finger Lakes Distilling
4676 NY-414Cayuga Lake