Barbara’s guidebook
PARKS
I-TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdNot to be missed!
Spectacular 215' waterfall, walk into the fall, and beaches on Cayuga Lake.
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I-Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdSpectacular 215' waterfall, walk into the fall, and beaches on Cayuga Lake.
Sensational waterfalls and gorge trails through geological time.
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I-Park ye-Watkins Glen
1009 N Franklin StSensational waterfalls and gorge trails through geological time.
Only 10 min away! Our local secret county park on a 100A lake with beach, paddle boats, trails, fishing.
Chemung County Park Station
2 Beaver Pond RdOnly 10 min away! Our local secret county park on a 100A lake with beach, paddle boats, trails, fishing.
Upper Buttermilk Park has great trails along the lake, creek, and all the way down to the big Buttermilk falls.
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Buttermilk Falls State Park
Upper Buttermilk Park has great trails along the lake, creek, and all the way down to the big Buttermilk falls.
Well worth a little detour on your way to Watkins Glen.
Shequaga Falls, Montour Falls, NY, i-United States
Well worth a little detour on your way to Watkins Glen.
WINERIES
Damiani Wine Cellars
4704 NY-414Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
9749 Middle RdHazlitt 1852 Vineyards
5712 NY-414Glenora Wine Cellars
5435 NY-14Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery
9322 New York 414100% estate-grown winery, brunch & lunch & tapas, and beautiful restored barn.
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Ryan William Vineyard
4156 NY-414100% estate-grown winery, brunch & lunch & tapas, and beautiful restored barn.
BREWERIES & CIDERIES
Horseheads Brewing Co
250 Old Ithaca RoadIthaca Beer Co.
122 Ithaca Beer DrFun outside dining in the fields.
South Hill Cider
550 Sandbank RdLive outside music.
Finger Lakes Cider House
4017 Hickok RdDiversion Brewing Company
Recommended by guests! Also in 226 W. Main Street; Montour Falls.
Beer and ciders along with quick fried chicken, etc.
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Liquid State Brewing Company
620 W Green StBeer and ciders along with quick fried chicken, etc.
GARDENS
One of the best botanical gardens in the world. Educational, diverse, and fun for the whole family.
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Izindawo Zebotaniki ze-Cornell
124 Comstock Knoll DrOne of the best botanical gardens in the world. Educational, diverse, and fun for the whole family.
MUSEUMS
I-Corning Museum of Glass
1 Museum WayGreat trip for a rainy day!
Johnson Museum of Art
114 Central AveNational Soaring Museum
51 Soaring Hill DrI-Glenn H. Curtiss Museum
8419 NY-54Historic aircraft, motorcycles, boats, cars.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
159 Sapsucker Woods RdFor the bird lover in all of us!
Museum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg RdThe best museum if I had to pick only one!
Food scene
Saigon Kitchen
526 W State StAffordable tasty food to fill your belly. Ithaca.
Taste Of Thai Express
209 S Meadow StEasy take out in Ithaca on south side.
Moosewood Restaurant
215 N Cayuga StHome of the famous vegetarian cookbooks, Ithaca.
Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar
635 W State StAlways good! Ithaca
GreenStar
770 Cascadilla StNatural food store with lots of takeout. Ithaca
Turtle Leaf Cafe
315 E Water StChic relaxed coffeehouse with organic light fare. Elmira
Taste of Asia
2088 College AveRecommended by one of my visitors. Elmira Heights
Local tavern food ready in 30 min for pickup. 8 min away!
They deliver to! My guests love their pizza.
Town Tavern
1205 Breesport RoadLocal tavern food ready in 30 min for pickup. 8 min away!
They deliver to! My guests love their pizza.
Tabora Farm and Winery
4978 Lakemont-Himrod RdGreat food! Take out too. 15 Min N of Watkins Glen
Graft wine + cider bar
204 N Franklin StLovely dinners. Take out too. Downtown Watkins Glen.
Sans Dumplings
1030 Larzelere RoadHighly recommended. Takeout only. 11:30-5:30 PennYan
Good food with outside picnic tables. On the S side of Ithaca.
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Ithaca Beer Co.
122 Ithaca Beer DrGood food with outside picnic tables. On the S side of Ithaca.
Casual, warm restaurant dishing out hearty regional cuisine, open seasonally. Reservations only. E side of Seneca Lake
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Stonecat Cafe: Regional Cuisine & Bar
5315 NY-414Casual, warm restaurant dishing out hearty regional cuisine, open seasonally. Reservations only. E side of Seneca Lake
Bell's Country Coffee
Fun breakfast spot and special mocktails.
258 E 14th St, Elmira Heights, NY
Located in Corning's Gaffer District in Corning, New York, The Cellar is a full-service destination restaurant providing imaginative, modern fusion cuisine.
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The Cellar
21 W Market StLocated in Corning's Gaffer District in Corning, New York, The Cellar is a full-service destination restaurant providing imaginative, modern fusion cuisine.
Tanino Ristorante Italiano
1 Old Ithaca Rd1-3 Old Ithaca Rd, Horseheads
Long-running, banquet-hall-style eatery & bar serving classic Italian fare, steaks & seafood.
106 W 5th St, Elmira
Lib's Supper Club
Long-running, banquet-hall-style eatery & bar serving classic Italian fare, steaks & seafood.
106 W 5th St, Elmira
Rye Bar & Restaurant - Nice dinner and brunch menu with gluten free options. 365 Davis St. Elmira
Rye
Rye Bar & Restaurant - Nice dinner and brunch menu with gluten free options. 365 Davis St. Elmira
Upscale destination for inventive American eats with local wine, a lively martini bar & a fireplace. 73 E Market St. Corning
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Three Birds Restaurant
73 E Market StUpscale destination for inventive American eats with local wine, a lively martini bar & a fireplace. 73 E Market St. Corning
Coltivare
235 S Cayuga StAmerican cuisine focusing on local seasonal fare. Downtown Ithaca
Gola Osteria
115 S Quarry StItalian fare worth the adventure to locate.
Best coffees around! Montour Falls. Local products, relaxed atmosphere, right around the corner from the falls, in an historic brick building.
North New York
401 West Main StreetBest coffees around! Montour Falls. Local products, relaxed atmosphere, right around the corner from the falls, in an historic brick building.
Hiking Trails
The Ithaca trail is a 10' wide hard surface dotted with benches, scenic views, and interpretive signage. The 8 mile trail is a special place to relax, exercise, and enjoy the beautiful waterfront in Ithaca. Great trail for the winter months as well. Connect from Cass Park to the Farmer's Market, and on to Stewart Park for great waterfront views all along the way.
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Waterfront Trail
Waterfront TrailThe Ithaca trail is a 10' wide hard surface dotted with benches, scenic views, and interpretive signage. The 8 mile trail is a special place to relax, exercise, and enjoy the beautiful waterfront in Ithaca. Great trail for the winter months as well. Connect from Cass Park to the Farmer's Market, and on to Stewart Park for great waterfront views all along the way.
The Black Diamond Trail near Ithaca is a broad, mostly level, multi-use trail — limited to cyclists, walkers, runners, cross country skiers, and snowshoers. Its stone dust surface makes the trail a pleasure to ride on or to stroll along in what is essentially a picturesque, eight-mile long, tree-lined alleyway.
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Black Diamond Trail
Black Diamond TrailThe Black Diamond Trail near Ithaca is a broad, mostly level, multi-use trail — limited to cyclists, walkers, runners, cross country skiers, and snowshoers. Its stone dust surface makes the trail a pleasure to ride on or to stroll along in what is essentially a picturesque, eight-mile long, tree-lined alleyway.
Park at the bottom on Linn St, Ithaca. Beautiful hike right in the middle of town, escaping into nature.
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I-Cascadilla Gorge Trail
Cascadilla Gorge TrailPark at the bottom on Linn St, Ithaca. Beautiful hike right in the middle of town, escaping into nature.