Ithaca Guidebook
Sightseeing
Ithaca truly is "Gorges," there are endless sightseeing options, just a quick drive around town will prove to be. The city has over 150 waterfalls within 10 miles and the surrounding area was carved out of glaciers that formed the gorges millions of years ago!!
Quick trail close by our home, after morning coffee, take a walk to Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary where you can hike and bird watch. Home to Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this 220-acer sanctuary is a great spot to hike the wooded trail and learn about rare and endangered birds.
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Sapsucker Woods
159 Sapsucker Woods RdQuick trail close by our home, after morning coffee, take a walk to Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary where you can hike and bird watch. Home to Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this 220-acer sanctuary is a great spot to hike the wooded trail and learn about rare and endangered birds.
Stunning Fall that is a must see, walk down, not a hiking spot and admire the view of the fall and feel this mist.
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Área Natural de Ithaca Falls
Lake StreetStunning Fall that is a must see, walk down, not a hiking spot and admire the view of the fall and feel this mist.
Major park with great hiking trails and waterfalls.
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Buttermilk Falls State Park
Major park with great hiking trails and waterfalls.
Stunning botanical garden right in the heart of Cornell University. Walk around and appreciate the beauty. The garden specializes in trees and shrubs native to New York.
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Cornell Botanic Gardens
124 Comstock Knoll DrStunning botanical garden right in the heart of Cornell University. Walk around and appreciate the beauty. The garden specializes in trees and shrubs native to New York.
One of my local favorite spots in Ithaca to take in the beautiful sunset while admiring the willow trees. The park sits at the basin of Cayuga Lake and has some great trails to walk around or just sit by the bench and enjoy the beauty.
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Stewart Park
71 Stewart ParkOne of my local favorite spots in Ithaca to take in the beautiful sunset while admiring the willow trees. The park sits at the basin of Cayuga Lake and has some great trails to walk around or just sit by the bench and enjoy the beauty.
Another wonderful hike in Ithaca, some areas are quiet steep so be prepared with the appropriate attire.
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Cascadilla Gorge Trail
Cascadilla Gorge TrailAnother wonderful hike in Ithaca, some areas are quiet steep so be prepared with the appropriate attire.
Wonderful art museum located on Cornell University's campus. Call to ensure they're open to public before heading down.
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Johnson Museum of Art
114 Central AveWonderful art museum located on Cornell University's campus. Call to ensure they're open to public before heading down.
Another great spot to enjoy the falls of Ithaca and a has a fun 4.5-mile round trip hike.
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Parque Estatal Treman
105 Enfield Falls RdAnother great spot to enjoy the falls of Ithaca and a has a fun 4.5-mile round trip hike.
Beautiful campus situated on the hills, in my opinion IC has the greatest view of our beautiful Cayuga Lake and overlooks the city.
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Ithaca College
953 Danby RdBeautiful campus situated on the hills, in my opinion IC has the greatest view of our beautiful Cayuga Lake and overlooks the city.
Ithaca, home to Cornell University, walk around the beautiful campus, take in the architecture. The university is spread out, crosses multiple waterfalls, bridges and gorges.
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Cornell University
Ithaca, home to Cornell University, walk around the beautiful campus, take in the architecture. The university is spread out, crosses multiple waterfalls, bridges and gorges.
Museum
If you are coming to town with kids, this is a great spot to experience hands-on science learning.
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Sciencenter
601 1st StIf you are coming to town with kids, this is a great spot to experience hands-on science learning.
Natural history museum educating in the history of the earth and its life.
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Museum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg RdNatural history museum educating in the history of the earth and its life.
Food Scene
Great spot to find local food options in the city.
A trip to Ithaca isn't complete without getting some ice cream from the dairy bar. The university makes the ice cream locally from it's dairy cattle teaching and research center located 25 miles drive from the campus.
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Cornell Dairy Bar
411 Tower RdA trip to Ithaca isn't complete without getting some ice cream from the dairy bar. The university makes the ice cream locally from it's dairy cattle teaching and research center located 25 miles drive from the campus.
Great spot to just walk around any season. Amazing eateries option along with local shops worth exploring.
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Ithaca Commons - Seneca St station
Great spot to just walk around any season. Amazing eateries option along with local shops worth exploring.
Endless winery along Cayuga lake, a quick google search will prove to the plentiful options.
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Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
4565 Ernsberger RdEndless winery along Cayuga lake, a quick google search will prove to the plentiful options.
A local coffee chain that is perfect for coffee addicts.
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Gimme! Coffee
430 N Cayuga StA local coffee chain that is perfect for coffee addicts.
A trip to Ithaca isn't complete without a trip to Wegmans. A local grocery chain that has a wide assortment of products and cooked food options.
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Wegmans station
A trip to Ithaca isn't complete without a trip to Wegmans. A local grocery chain that has a wide assortment of products and cooked food options.
Neighborhoods
Great area with ton of great food options. Popular amongst college students.
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Collegetown
Great area with ton of great food options. Popular amongst college students.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Driving
We have parking at our home, so bring your vehicle and explore the local spots. Parking in Ithaca is always plentiful, in more dense areas such as downtown and the university, their are parking structures and paid meter parking (download the app, ParkMobile, to make meter parking a breeze).
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Local TCAT Bus
The local TCAT bus is another great way to get around the city. The bus stops one block from our house at the intersection of Maplewood and Salem. Pay with cash or get a daily/weekly/monthly pass.
Check out for additional details: https://tcatbus.com/
Qué debes empacar
We get all seasons here and the weather is unpredictable
Pack for the local seasonal weather, if you plan on doing hiking, bring comfortable shoes.