Guidebook for Ithaca
Arts & Culture
Very well-run museum with fun exhibits for kids and an impressive showcase of fossils for adults. Curated by the Paleontological Research Institute, which is housed in the same building.
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Museum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg RdVery well-run museum with fun exhibits for kids and an impressive showcase of fossils for adults. Curated by the Paleontological Research Institute, which is housed in the same building.
Great variety of interesting plays, both classic and contemporary.
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Hangar Theatre
801 Taughannock BlvdGreat variety of interesting plays, both classic and contemporary.
Kitchen Theatre Company
417 W State StChic, contemporary theater spot.
Sightseeing
Long recreation trail running below the house, with access to downtown as well as parks further up the lake.
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Black Diamond Trail
Black Diamond TrailLong recreation trail running below the house, with access to downtown as well as parks further up the lake.
Beautiful hiking trail through the Taughannock Falls gorge on one side of the street, and a huge, lakefront park with BBQ pits and summer concerts on the other.
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I-Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdBeautiful hiking trail through the Taughannock Falls gorge on one side of the street, and a huge, lakefront park with BBQ pits and summer concerts on the other.
Essentials
Fantastic farm with fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers throughout the warmer months. The orchards and gardens also allow you to pick your own produce - fun for families and couples.
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Indian Creek Farm
1408 Trumansburg RdFantastic farm with fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers throughout the warmer months. The orchards and gardens also allow you to pick your own produce - fun for families and couples.
Food Scene
Picturesque vineyards with delectable American-style kitchen.
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Americana Vineyards Winery
4367 E Covert RdPicturesque vineyards with delectable American-style kitchen.
Pastoral location on the lake with fine dining and an attached vineyard. Great seafood.
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Sheldrake Point Winery
7448 County Rd 153Pastoral location on the lake with fine dining and an attached vineyard. Great seafood.
Contemporary restaurant and bar with an in-house bowling alley. Great for any mix of dinner, drinks, and family bowling.
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Atlas Bowl
61 W Main StContemporary restaurant and bar with an in-house bowling alley. Great for any mix of dinner, drinks, and family bowling.
Trumansburg branch of Ithaca's Gimme Coffee company.
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Gimme! Coffee
7 E Main StTrumansburg branch of Ithaca's Gimme Coffee company.
Glenwood Pines
1213 Taughannock BlvdBest burger in town.
Very authentic Turkish food, highly reasonable prices, friendly staff and great atmosphere. Large portions as well!
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Istanbul Turkish Kitchen
311 3rd StreetVery authentic Turkish food, highly reasonable prices, friendly staff and great atmosphere. Large portions as well!
Ithaca's famous vegetarian restaurant with a rotating menu.
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Moosewood Restaurant
215 N Cayuga StIthaca's famous vegetarian restaurant with a rotating menu.
Creekside Cafe
4 W Main StHip, homemade breakfasts, albeit with odd hours.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gorgeous vineyard right on the shore of the lake with a variety of great white wines.
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Thirsty Owl Wine Company
6799 Elm Beach RdGorgeous vineyard right on the shore of the lake with a variety of great white wines.
The region's best-known hard cider producer, with distinctive ciders made with upstate-NY apple varieties.
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Bellwether Hard Cider and Wine Cellars
9070 NY-89The region's best-known hard cider producer, with distinctive ciders made with upstate-NY apple varieties.
A well-established winery up the lake with very scenic grounds.
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Hosmer Winery
7020 NY-89A well-established winery up the lake with very scenic grounds.
The Dock
415 Old Taughannock BlvdCool waterfront setting with a stage for live music.
Established music venue that draws big acts from time to time.
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The Haunt
702 Willow AveEstablished music venue that draws big acts from time to time.