Sarah’s Guide To Ithaca
Food Scene
Yummy, fresh, inexpensive Mexican food on the Commons with outside seating
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Viva Taqueria & Cantina
215 E State StYummy, fresh, inexpensive Mexican food on the Commons with outside seating
Fabulous bakery and coffee with amazing sandwiches, salads and deli stuff. They deliver EVERYTHING
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Ithaca Bakery
400 N Meadow StFabulous bakery and coffee with amazing sandwiches, salads and deli stuff. They deliver EVERYTHING
Yummy bagels, great coffee, play area in the corner for little kids, outside seating.
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Collegetown Bagels
420 College AveYummy bagels, great coffee, play area in the corner for little kids, outside seating.
Coltivare
235 S Cayuga StRight around the corner and amazing farm to table food!
MY FAVE RESTAURANT!
Off the beaten path, usually only locals, fabulous views and the best burgers in Ithaca!! Hit it on your way to/from Taughannock State Park!
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Glenwood Pines
1213 Taughannock BlvdMY FAVE RESTAURANT!
Off the beaten path, usually only locals, fabulous views and the best burgers in Ithaca!! Hit it on your way to/from Taughannock State Park!
Everyone loves Moosewood! People from all over the country stay with us to dine at Moosewood for their amazing vegetarian and vegan fare! On the Commons, 2 blocks from our house.
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Moosewood Restaurant
215 N Cayuga StEveryone loves Moosewood! People from all over the country stay with us to dine at Moosewood for their amazing vegetarian and vegan fare! On the Commons, 2 blocks from our house.
Taste of Thai
216 E State StBest Thai food around!
Purity Ice Cream Co.
700 Cascadilla StBest ice cream in Ithaca!
Best coffee in Ithaca with great ambiance and outdoor seating.
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Gimme! Coffee
430 N Cayuga StBest coffee in Ithaca with great ambiance and outdoor seating.
BEST WAFFLES EVER!!!
Be prepared to wait a little while, but it is SO worth it!
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Waffle Frolic
146 E State StBEST WAFFLES EVER!!!
Be prepared to wait a little while, but it is SO worth it!
Capital Corner
140 W State StGreat food, and they deliver via grubhub!
Ithaca Farmers Market
545 3rd StFabulous views on the inlet, great food & atmosphere
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The Boatyard Grill
525 Old Taughannock BlvdFabulous views on the inlet, great food & atmosphere
Parks & Nature
This is still my favorite park. There are waterfalls galore that you can hike through, and across the street is a huge state park with lake access.
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I-Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdThis is still my favorite park. There are waterfalls galore that you can hike through, and across the street is a huge state park with lake access.
I-Cascadilla Gorge Trail
Cascadilla Gorge TrailAwesome hiking/walking trail!
Great hiking and walking and beautiful views!
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Buttermilk Falls State Park
Great hiking and walking and beautiful views!
Swim area with lifeguard- GREAT for kids!
FABULOUS hiking:
Lucifer Falls
Devil's Kitchen
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I-TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdSwim area with lifeguard- GREAT for kids!
FABULOUS hiking:
Lucifer Falls
Devil's Kitchen
This place is awesome, esp if you have kids. They have baby animals for kids to pet, and they give tours. It is a great place to go with a group of kids to run off some energy in a beautiful part of Ithaca!
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Cayuga Nature Center
1420 Taughannock BlvdThis place is awesome, esp if you have kids. They have baby animals for kids to pet, and they give tours. It is a great place to go with a group of kids to run off some energy in a beautiful part of Ithaca!
AWESOME park with a huge playground, lake access, grills for picnics, a carousel, sprinklers in the summer for kids, ducks to feed...
what else could you possibly want?
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Stewart Park
71 Stewart ParkAWESOME park with a huge playground, lake access, grills for picnics, a carousel, sprinklers in the summer for kids, ducks to feed...
what else could you possibly want?
I-Cornell Botanic Gardens
124 Comstock Knoll DrBeautiful Gardens!!!
Beautiful gardens and lawns for walking, picnics and naps
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Cornell Plantations
Beautiful gardens and lawns for walking, picnics and naps
Myers Point
Beach access, swimming, sailing
Wildlife, especially birds, on protected Cornell land. Great for bird watching.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology
159 Sapsucker Woods RdWildlife, especially birds, on protected Cornell land. Great for bird watching.
Beebe Lake
Beautiful scenery. Over near the Botanical Gardens
Cornell University - Cornell Orchards
930 Campus RdCornell's orchards. Awesome apples and cider!
Entertainment & Activities
Skating rink, public pool, playground, hiking... great for kids!!
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Cass Park
701 Taughannock BlvdSkating rink, public pool, playground, hiking... great for kids!!
Regal Ithaca Mall
40 Catherwood RdMuseum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg RdFood, shopping, bars, coffee, live music, street performers... all two blocks from our house!
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Ithaca Commons - Seneca St station
Food, shopping, bars, coffee, live music, street performers... all two blocks from our house!
Everything Else
Sciencenter
601 1st StBest Rainy Day Place in Ithaca for Kids!!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Ithaca Beer Co.
122 Ithaca Beer DrHopshire Farm and Brewery
1771 Dryden RdAbsolutely beautiful grounds and fabulous selection of wine right on the lake!
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Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars
9224 NY-414Absolutely beautiful grounds and fabulous selection of wine right on the lake!
Liquid State Brewing Company
620 W Green StArts & Culture
Johnson Museum of Art on Cornell's campus is a can't miss while you're in Ithaca. It is easier to walk or Uber to Cornell's campus because parking up there is no fun due to parking permits
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Johnson Museum of Art
114 Central AveJohnson Museum of Art on Cornell's campus is a can't miss while you're in Ithaca. It is easier to walk or Uber to Cornell's campus because parking up there is no fun due to parking permits
Shopping
Wegmans station
Best Grocery Store EVER!