Guidebook for nearby Ithaca
Parks & Nature
Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve
2521 Spencer RdI-TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdButtermilk Falls State Park
Taughannock Falls
Cass Park
701 Taughannock BlvdIthaca Children's Garden
121 Turtle LnShindagin Hollow State Forest
I-Park ye-Watkins Glen
1009 N Franklin StIthaca Falls Natural Area
Lake Street
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
159 Sapsucker Woods RdI-Cornell Botanic Gardens
124 Comstock Knoll DrCayuga Nature Center
1420 Taughannock BlvdI-Cascadilla Gorge Trail
Cascadilla Gorge TrailFree municipal park for picnicking at southern end of Cayuga Lake
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Stewart Park
71 Stewart ParkFree municipal park for picnicking at southern end of Cayuga Lake
Eight paved miles connecting Stewart Park, Farmer’s Market, Ithaca Children’s Garden, Cass Park, and Treman Marina.
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Caygua Waterfront Trail
Eight paved miles connecting Stewart Park, Farmer’s Market, Ithaca Children’s Garden, Cass Park, and Treman Marina.
South Hill Recreation Trail
South Hill Recreation WayEating Out
Popular Nearby Restaurants
Ithaca Beer Co.
122 Ithaca Beer DrMcClary's Ice Cream Stand
6017-6019 NY-13 Scenicbest ever soft ice cream! old-fashioned charm
cash only
Ithaca Bakery
400 N Meadow StIthaca icon
Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar
635 W State Sta classic Ithaca restaurant experience, great food on Cayuga Lake
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The Boatyard Grill
525 Old Taughannock Blvda classic Ithaca restaurant experience, great food on Cayuga Lake
Agava Restaurant
381 Pine Tree RdGreat food!
Viva Taqueria & Cantina
215 E State StGreat margaritas!
Excellent food, just like homemade! Cash or local checks only, credit cards are not accepted.
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Cafe Dewitt
215 N Cayuga StExcellent food, just like homemade! Cash or local checks only, credit cards are not accepted.
Purity Ice Cream Co.
700 Cascadilla StA beautiful classic establishment. Excellent food.
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Inn at Taughannock Falls
2030 Gorge RdA beautiful classic establishment. Excellent food.
Moosewood Restaurant
215 N Cayuga StWorld famous vegetarian meals
Ithaca Ale House
301 E State StBurgers, wings, American food
STONE BEND
196 Porter Hill RdLocal artisan pizza
Bickering Twins Restaurant & Tequila Bar
114 N Cayuga StItalian family eatery with a beige-&-black motif serves wood-fired pizzas & gluten-free fare. Located in Lansing
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Ciao
2 Hickory Hollow LnItalian family eatery with a beige-&-black motif serves wood-fired pizzas & gluten-free fare. Located in Lansing
regional organic cuisine. garden to glass cocktails. indie music venue. Located in Hector on the east side of Seneca Lake.
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Stonecat Cafe: Regional Cuisine & Bar
5315 NY-414regional organic cuisine. garden to glass cocktails. indie music venue. Located in Hector on the east side of Seneca Lake.
An 1876 train station now an American eatery with mahogany bar, beach patio & Seneca Lake views. Located in Watkins Glen
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Seneca Harbor Station
3 N Franklin StAn 1876 train station now an American eatery with mahogany bar, beach patio & Seneca Lake views. Located in Watkins Glen
The State Diner
428 W State StQuintessential diner food
An elegant eatery featuring modern French cuisine. Located in downtown Ithaca.
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Le Café Cent-Dix
110 N Aurora StAn elegant eatery featuring modern French cuisine. Located in downtown Ithaca.
Farm-to-table in the finger lakes, located in the picturesque neighboring town of Trumansburg. Call for reservations.
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Hazelnut Kitchen
53 E Main StFarm-to-table in the finger lakes, located in the picturesque neighboring town of Trumansburg. Call for reservations.
Chef-owned eatery serving seasonal Italian food in a cozy space with a full bar & craft cocktails. Located in downtown Ithaca.
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Mercato
108 N Aurora StChef-owned eatery serving seasonal Italian food in a cozy space with a full bar & craft cocktails. Located in downtown Ithaca.
MIX
205 Elmira RdSouth Hill Cider
550 Sandbank RdOutdoor, country setting
Eta Pie
Tasty pizza and more to go
Milkstand Restaurant
A popular new restaurant serving breakfast and lunch
Live music on Friday nights with a local farm-raised menu. Open weekdays too
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Finger Lakes Cider House
4017 Hickok RdLive music on Friday nights with a local farm-raised menu. Open weekdays too
Los Lagos, dba Carballo of CNY, LLC
Best Mexican food in the area. Worth the drive to Cortland.
Groceries
Spencer Shurfine Foodmart
15 N Main Stcountry food necessities
GreenStar
770 Cascadilla Stnatural and organic food store
Ithaca Farmers Market
545 3rd Stlocal organic produce and food
Trader Joe's
744 S Meadow StWegmans
500 S Meadow StNot your ordinary grocery store
Shopping
Found In Ithaca
227 Cherry StAntique Mall
Marmalade Mercantile
414 N Meadow Stnew home decor
Pastimes
215 North Cayuga StreetA 40-year antique shopping tradition in Ithaca. Great place for oddities and smalls.
a wonderful small business on the Ithaca Commons
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Mockingbird Paperie
144 E State Sta wonderful small business on the Ithaca Commons
American Crafts By Robbie Dein
158 E State Stquality American handmade crafts shop on the Ithaca Commons
Petrune
128 E State StVintage and designer clothing
Sightseeing
Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Lake StreetNewfield Covered Bridge
20 Bridge Stvisitithaca.com for current events
Visit Ithaca's Downtown Visitor Center at the Tompkins Center for History & Culture
110 North Tioga Streetvisitithaca.com for current events
Farm Sanctuary
3136 Aikens RdLocated in Watkins Glen
Evening outings
Sheldrake Point Winery
7448 County Rd 153The Boatyard Grill
525 Old Taughannock BlvdA great place for evening cocktails and light-meal edibles. The decor is poetry meets steampunk - a truly enchanting and rare place in Ithaca.
Sometimes closed for events, check website first.
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Argos Warehouse Lounge & Event Space
416 E State StA great place for evening cocktails and light-meal edibles. The decor is poetry meets steampunk - a truly enchanting and rare place in Ithaca.
Sometimes closed for events, check website first.
Bar Argos
408 E State StA great place to cocktail
Stonecat Cafe: Regional Cuisine & Bar
5315 NY-414Cinemapolis
120 E Green Stindie and artsy films
Regal Ithaca Mall
40 Catherwood RdMainstream movies
Colleges
Cornell University
Ithaca College
953 Danby Rd