Guidebook for Ithaca
Food Scene
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.
Gimme! Coffee
430 N Cayuga StFor your caffeine fix.
Le Café Cent-Dix
110 N Aurora StBest upscale food and drink in town.
Great burgers, skillet wings, and draft selection.
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Ithaca Ale House
301 E State StGreat burgers, skillet wings, and draft selection.
Just down the block, formerly the Corner Store, this place serves up foot-long hot dogs, 1/3 pound burgers, and serious fish fry all through the work week.
Corner Store Catering
402 W Court StJust down the block, formerly the Corner Store, this place serves up foot-long hot dogs, 1/3 pound burgers, and serious fish fry all through the work week.
Your neighborhood dinner. The fries are unbeatable. Despite all the signage, they are unfortunately not open 24 hrs.
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The State Diner
428 W State StYour neighborhood dinner. The fries are unbeatable. Despite all the signage, they are unfortunately not open 24 hrs.
Saigon Kitchen
526 W State StBest Vietnamese food outside of Vietnam.
Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar
635 W State StOutstanding cajun fish house.
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.
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.
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.
Another great waterfall with hiking and swimming.
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I-Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdAnother great waterfall with hiking and swimming.
Excellent hiking and swimming at Treman Falls. Playground for the kiddies.
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I-TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdExcellent hiking and swimming at Treman Falls. 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.
Shopping
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.
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.
Essentials
John's Convenience
333 W State StNeighborhood convenience store and deli. Owner operated.
Mobil
540 W State StClosest fuel station and 24hr convenience mart
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.
Cornell Laundry & Cleaning Center
527 W State StClosest laundry.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local bar with outdoor seating and a relaxed atmosphere.
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The Westy
516 W State StGreat local bar with outdoor seating and a relaxed atmosphere.
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.
Entertainment & Activities
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.
Hands-on discovery museum and play place for kids of all ages.
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Sciencenter
601 1st StHands-on discovery museum and play place for kids of all ages.
Arts & Culture
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.
Kitchen Theatre Company
417 W State StLive theater a few blocks south.
Tompkins County Public Library
101 E Green StGreat kids area.