Guidebook for Ithaca
Food Scene
The ionic reopened Simeon's is a perfect spot for dates or groups seeking exceptional local food and drink options.
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Simeon's American Bistro
224 E State StThe ionic reopened Simeon's is a perfect spot for dates or groups seeking exceptional local food and drink options.
Right on the corner by your apartment, this casual eatery serves up exceptional fare.
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The Rook
404 W State StRight on the corner by your apartment, this casual eatery serves up exceptional fare.
Expansive bakery with massive sandwich menu in addition to salad and hot bars, gourmet coffee, and smoothies.
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Ithaca Bakery
400 N Meadow StExpansive bakery with massive sandwich menu in addition to salad and hot bars, gourmet coffee, and smoothies.
Ithaca Ale House
301 E State StGreat burgers, skillet wings, and draft selection.
Le Café Cent-Dix
110 N Aurora StBest upscale food and drink in town.
Gimme! Coffee
430 N Cayuga StFor your caffeine fix.
Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar
635 W State StOutstanding Cajun fish house.
Saigon Kitchen
526 W State StThe best Vietnamese food around.
The State Diner
428 W State StYour neighborhood dinner. The fries are unbeatable.
Drinks & Nightlife
2 floor cocktail lounge and night club, it's a hot spot on the weekend nights.
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Lot 10 Bar and Lounge
106 S Cayuga St2 floor cocktail lounge and night club, it's a hot spot on the weekend nights.
The Westy
516 W State StGreat local bar with outdoor seating and a relaxed atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
Great swimming falls with a diving board and a sweet playground and picnic areas.
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Buttermilk Falls State Park
Great swimming falls with a diving board and a sweet playground and picnic areas.
Great waterfall with hiking, camping, and swimming a short drive out of town.
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I-Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdGreat waterfall with hiking, camping, and swimming a short drive out of town.
Excellent hiking and camping. Swimming at Treman Falls and a playground for the kiddies.
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I-TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdExcellent hiking and camping. Swimming at Treman Falls and a playground for the kiddies.
Iconic falls and swimming hole right in town, perfect for a summer cool down.
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Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Lake StreetIconic falls and swimming hole right in town, perfect for a summer cool down.
Arts & Culture
Tompkins County Public Library
101 E Green StGreat kids area.
Always an interesting production happening just a few blocks away.
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Kitchen Theatre Company
417 W State StAlways an interesting production happening just a few blocks away.
Historic venue featuring music, movies, live theater, and more.
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State Theatre of Ithaca
107 W State StHistoric venue featuring music, movies, live theater, and more.
Shopping
Downstairs from the Autumn Leaves Book Store, this vinyl lovers paradise will eat up hours of your time. Expansive used record collection from $1 up.
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Angry Mom Records
115 E State StDownstairs from the Autumn Leaves Book Store, this vinyl lovers paradise will eat up hours of your time. Expansive used record collection from $1 up.
New and used stuff for kids and parents with an activity room, play area, and bouncy house/ball pit.
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Jillian's Drawers
609 W Clinton StNew and used stuff for kids and parents with an activity room, play area, and bouncy house/ball pit.
The heart of downtown Ithaca, great shopping and a playground. Lots of can't-go-wrong dining at the eastern end.
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Ithaca Commons
171 E M.L.K. Jr. StThe heart of downtown Ithaca, great shopping and a playground. Lots of can't-go-wrong dining at the eastern end.
Essentials
Great 24/7 grocery store with a cafe and lots options for a quick bite.
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Wegmans
500 S Meadow StGreat 24/7 grocery store with a cafe and lots options for a quick bite.
Mobil
540 W State StClosest fuel station and 24hr convenience mart
John's Convenience
333 W State StThe store next door. Neighborhood convenience store and deli. Owner operated.
Entertainment & Activities
Sciencenter
601 1st StHands-on discovery museum and play place for kids of all ages.
Not to be missed on a summer weekend. Food, drink, music, and crafts from around the region, in an open-air pavilion down by the waterfront.
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Ithaca Farmers Market
545 3rd StNot to be missed on a summer weekend. Food, drink, music, and crafts from around the region, in an open-air pavilion down by the waterfront.