Guidebook for Ithaca
Food Scene
Its just a great cup of locally roasted coffee. The shop also has a selection of pastries.
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Gimme! Coffee
430 N Cayuga StIts just a great cup of locally roasted coffee. The shop also has a selection of pastries.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
740 S Meadow StWe can't help but love Chipotle!
Grab some fresh fruit, veggies, and local fair at the Ithaca Farmers Market! Located right on the docks of Cayuga Lake. Perfect weekend afternoon retreat.
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Ithaca Farmers Market
545 3rd StGrab some fresh fruit, veggies, and local fair at the Ithaca Farmers Market! Located right on the docks of Cayuga Lake. Perfect weekend afternoon retreat.
Seasonal farm to table delicious food located in Trumansburg - a 20 minute drive from the house.
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Hazelnut Kitchen
53 E Main StSeasonal farm to table delicious food located in Trumansburg - a 20 minute drive from the house.
A weekly dinner staple in the house. Vietnamese favorites and bubble tea. Food and service is consistent. Won't disappoint.
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Saigon Kitchen
526 W State StA weekly dinner staple in the house. Vietnamese favorites and bubble tea. Food and service is consistent. Won't disappoint.
New York Pizzeria
2 W Main StGreat pizza.
Pizza Aroma
307 S Cayuga StAnother great pizza place, and just down the street from the house.
Cayuga Lake Creamery
8421 NY-89ICE CREAM! About a 15 minute drive up 89.
Ice cream and baked pie shop. They have also weekend pancake breakfast. 15 minute walk or two minute drive from house.
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Purity Ice Cream Co.
700 Cascadilla StIce cream and baked pie shop. They have also weekend pancake breakfast. 15 minute walk or two minute drive from house.
Local brewery and food. Great hangout spot during nice weather, lots of land, nice patio, and great for kids to wander.
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Ithaca Beer Co.
122 Ithaca Beer DrLocal brewery and food. Great hangout spot during nice weather, lots of land, nice patio, and great for kids to wander.
Coltivare
235 S Cayuga StFarm to table eatery.
amazingly local and seasonally prepared food! original author of the many cookbooks.
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Moosewood Restaurant
215 N Cayuga Stamazingly local and seasonally prepared food! original author of the many cookbooks.
Great location, right on the water. About a 15 minute walk from the house or couple minutes by car. Nice menu and atmosphere.
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The Boatyard Grill
525 Old Taughannock BlvdGreat location, right on the water. About a 15 minute walk from the house or couple minutes by car. Nice menu and atmosphere.
Nice hotspot for bagels and all things breakfast and lunch. Can't go wrong! About a 10 minute walk from the house across town.
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Collegetown Bagels
420 College AveNice hotspot for bagels and all things breakfast and lunch. Can't go wrong! About a 10 minute walk from the house across town.
Nice spin on healthy Mexican food. Not authentic, but they do a pretty nice job. The margarita are really great.
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Viva Taqueria & Cantina
215 E State StNice spin on healthy Mexican food. Not authentic, but they do a pretty nice job. The margarita are really great.
Just A Taste
116 N Aurora StVery popular tapas spot. Nice wine list.
If you want to grill out and/or cook food, this place is a must. They all things pork, but also offer a wide and even unique menu of alot of other great items. Local and responsible butcher shop.
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The Piggery
423 Franklin StIf you want to grill out and/or cook food, this place is a must. They all things pork, but also offer a wide and even unique menu of alot of other great items. Local and responsible butcher shop.
Pick up or sit in, great pizza joint right around the corner!
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Franco's Pizzeria
527 West State StreetPick up or sit in, great pizza joint right around the corner!
Parks & Nature
I-TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdAmazing hikes and scenery!
Some of the best hiking trails in the Upstate New York region.
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I-Park ye-Watkins Glen
1009 N Franklin StSome of the best hiking trails in the Upstate New York region.
Great waterfront park and playground. Summer concerts. Very accessible and easy with kids. Bring a snack or picnic!
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I-Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdGreat waterfront park and playground. Summer concerts. Very accessible and easy with kids. Bring a snack or picnic!
Cass Park
701 Taughannock BlvdNice walking trail and playgrounds.
One of the best places to go in Ithaca, if you have kids! Its amazing fun and kids will never run out of things to do and explore.
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Ithaca Children's Garden
121 Turtle LnOne of the best places to go in Ithaca, if you have kids! Its amazing fun and kids will never run out of things to do and explore.
Great park located right on the water with a walking trail connecting to the Ithaca Farmers Market.
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Stewart Park
71 Stewart ParkGreat park located right on the water with a walking trail connecting to the Ithaca Farmers Market.
Essentials
Wegmans
500 S Meadow StNeed we say more...
Natural grocery store minutes from the house. Its really great with a wide variety of local produce, fruits, prepared food, bakery, coffee/tea, vitamins, and healthcare line.
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GreenStar
770 Cascadilla StNatural grocery store minutes from the house. Its really great with a wide variety of local produce, fruits, prepared food, bakery, coffee/tea, vitamins, and healthcare line.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Watershed
121 W State StNice, inviting bar located on State Street.
The Westy
516 W State StCool local bar within walking distance from the house.
Great vibe both upstairs or downstairs. Walking distance from the house.
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Lot 10 Bar and Lounge
106 S Cayuga StGreat vibe both upstairs or downstairs. Walking distance from the house.
Shopping
Petrune
128 E State StA pretty rad blend between vintage and new clothing.
One of the few outdoor pedestrians malls in the U.S. Lots of local shopping boutiques, drinks, and food. Located only a 5 minute walk from the house.
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Ithaca Commons
171 E M.L.K. Jr. StOne of the few outdoor pedestrians malls in the U.S. Lots of local shopping boutiques, drinks, and food. Located only a 5 minute walk from the house.
A few quaint shops, including a chocolate and coffee shop a few blocks from the house.
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Press Bay Alley
116-118 West Green StreetA few quaint shops, including a chocolate and coffee shop a few blocks from the house.
T.J. Maxx
744 S Meadow StRight around the corner!
Entertainment & Activities
A nice spot to take the kids with lots of hands on interactive activities and learning.
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Sciencenter
601 1st StA nice spot to take the kids with lots of hands on interactive activities and learning.
Atlas Bowl
61 W Main StBowling alley with authentic lanes and great food!
Sightseeing
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
159 Sapsucker Woods RdBird watching and secluded walking trails.