Local Guidebook
Things to do
TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdGreat place for hiking
Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdGreat photo opportunity
Buttermilk Falls State Park
Great hiking
It's free on the Cornell campus. The top floor has great views of the lake.
149 locals recommend
Johnson Museum of Art
114 Central AveIt's free on the Cornell campus. The top floor has great views of the lake.
Its free! Also checkout FR Newman Arboretum right next door.
131 locals recommend
Cornell Botanic Gardens
124 Comstock Knoll DrIts free! Also checkout FR Newman Arboretum right next door.
Park by the lake. Great place for a picnic. Good walking trails also.
113 locals recommend
Stewart Park
71 Stewart ParkPark by the lake. Great place for a picnic. Good walking trails also.
Cass Park
701 Taughannock BlvdBig Lakefront Park with a Dog Park
Movie Theatre within a solid mall that has Target, Old Navy, Dick's Sporting Goods and a Planet Fitness
32 locals recommend
Regal Ithaca Mall
40 Catherwood RdMovie Theatre within a solid mall that has Target, Old Navy, Dick's Sporting Goods and a Planet Fitness
Sciencenter
601 1st StGreat place for kids
Americana Vineyards Winery
4367 E Covert RdCornell University
Huge campus, great place to walk around.
Ithaca College
953 Danby RoadIthaca Farmers Market
545 3rd StLots of food options, great for lunch
Cascades Indoor Waterpark
Great waterpark
Shipwreck Amusements
759 NY-13Indoor/outdoor mini golf
Cinemapolis
120 E Green StIndie Movie Theatre
Restaurants, Breweries and Vineyards
Hopshire Farm and Brewery
1771 Dryden RdLocal Brewery
Local Brewery, Flower Power and Apricot Wheat are good. They have good food also.
160 locals recommend
Ithaca Beer Co.
122 Ithaca Beer DrLocal Brewery, Flower Power and Apricot Wheat are good. They have good food also.
Collegetown Bagels
420 College AveGood place for a healthy meal. There are lots of options.
Ithaca Bakery
400 N Meadow StPurity Ice Cream Co.
700 Cascadilla StOur favorite ice cream!
Kilpatricks Publick House
130 E Seneca StIrish Pub in the Downtown area
Great place for dinner. Nearby many other restaurants in The Commons, at the center of Ithaca.
23 locals recommend
Luna Inspired Street Food Downtown
113 N Aurora StGreat place for dinner. Nearby many other restaurants in The Commons, at the center of Ithaca.
Our favorite Mexican Restaurant in Ithaca. The Mexican Restaurant within the Ithaca Mall is run by the same people and is also excellent.
7 locals recommend
Old Mexico Restaurant and Cantina
357 Elmira RdOur favorite Mexican Restaurant in Ithaca. The Mexican Restaurant within the Ithaca Mall is run by the same people and is also excellent.
Cornell Dairy Bar
411 Tower RdGreat Ice Cream
Moosewood Restaurant
215 N Cayuga StVegetarian Restaurant
Ciao
2 Hickory Hollow LnGreat Italian food and Wine
Thirsty Owl Wine Company
6799 Elm Beach RdHawi Ethiopian Cuisine
113 S Cayuga StThe Boatyard Grill
525 Old Taughannock BlvdNice Restaurant on the water
MIX
205 Elmira RdRecommend for Brunch. We enjoy the international omelets
Bravo
17 Railroad StLocal Restaurant that Delivers
The State Diner
428 W State StDryden Queen Diner
48 North StToad's Too Ice Cream Oasis
18 Railroad StCheap Ice cream
Cozy place that has board games, pastries, coffee and beer on tap.
10 locals recommend
Brewer's Cafe & Taproom
8735 1384 Dryden RdCozy place that has board games, pastries, coffee and beer on tap.
Taste Of Thai Express
209 S Meadow St