Guidebook for Ithaca
Food Scene
Great place to enjoy the community, whether you're alone or in a group. Folks here mingle and celebrate events together, inviting newfound friends to the party! Great food & all the games are broadcast for your enjoyment.
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Mahogany Grill
112 N Aurora StGreat place to enjoy the community, whether you're alone or in a group. Folks here mingle and celebrate events together, inviting newfound friends to the party! Great food & all the games are broadcast for your enjoyment.
Committed to green business practices, CTB (as locals say it) is the place for bagels of every kind. CTB also has amazing desserts & a great social atmosphere as the place folks go to meet with friends,
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Collegetown Bagels
420 College AveCommitted to green business practices, CTB (as locals say it) is the place for bagels of every kind. CTB also has amazing desserts & a great social atmosphere as the place folks go to meet with friends,
Gimme! Coffee is a coffee roaster, based in Ithaca, New York that specializes in fair-trade coffee one can purchase to make your own or sit & sip in one of the three local locations. This is the place to be for those wanting to meet with friends, people watch, or simply read a book. Many locals use Gimme! for their business meetings & writers are often there writing what will be the next great American novel!
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Gimme! Coffee
430 N Cayuga StGimme! Coffee is a coffee roaster, based in Ithaca, New York that specializes in fair-trade coffee one can purchase to make your own or sit & sip in one of the three local locations. This is the place to be for those wanting to meet with friends, people watch, or simply read a book. Many locals use Gimme! for their business meetings & writers are often there writing what will be the next great American novel!
Margaritas & sangria fuel the high spirits at this fun Mexican spot with an adjacent taco counter. Viva Taqueria brings to Ithaca a California-style taqueria
—a place to get fast, healthy, delicious Mexican food at inexpensive prices.
Viva Cantina, a full service restaurant located next door to the Taqueria, offers margaritas made with fresh lime juice, a huge selection of premium tequilas, Mexican and local beers, and fresh sangria. Items from the Cantina menu are also available for takeout in the Taqueria.
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Viva Taqueria & Cantina
215 E State StMargaritas & sangria fuel the high spirits at this fun Mexican spot with an adjacent taco counter. Viva Taqueria brings to Ithaca a California-style taqueria
—a place to get fast, healthy, delicious Mexican food at inexpensive prices.
Viva Cantina, a full service restaurant located next door to the Taqueria, offers margaritas made with fresh lime juice, a huge selection of premium tequilas, Mexican and local beers, and fresh sangria. Items from the Cantina menu are also available for takeout in the Taqueria.
Madelines’ setting is as unique as its hand-crafted and whimsical cocktails. Enjoy a casual atmosphere in this Asian Fusion restaurant, with some of the most creative cocktails and bartenders around. And, do as the locals do, get dessert from a pretty awesome selection of freshly made offerings.
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Madeline's
215 E State StMadelines’ setting is as unique as its hand-crafted and whimsical cocktails. Enjoy a casual atmosphere in this Asian Fusion restaurant, with some of the most creative cocktails and bartenders around. And, do as the locals do, get dessert from a pretty awesome selection of freshly made offerings.
Spend a lazy morning strolling through the stalls of Ithaca's lakeside open-air farmers' market. Locally grown, organic produce and fresh flowers may be its specialty, but vendors at this funky pavilion also offer local wines and crafts.
You can find local pottery, jewelry and artwork made by Ithaca residents and taste-test wines and hard ciders from one of Cayuga Lake's many vineyards. Sample some freshly cooked international street food at one of the many ethnic eateries, and head down to the waterfront picnic area to chow down and watch the boats sail by.
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Ithaca Farmers Market
545 3rd StSpend a lazy morning strolling through the stalls of Ithaca's lakeside open-air farmers' market. Locally grown, organic produce and fresh flowers may be its specialty, but vendors at this funky pavilion also offer local wines and crafts.
You can find local pottery, jewelry and artwork made by Ithaca residents and taste-test wines and hard ciders from one of Cayuga Lake's many vineyards. Sample some freshly cooked international street food at one of the many ethnic eateries, and head down to the waterfront picnic area to chow down and watch the boats sail by.
Billed as a true neighborhood establishment, Northstar House takes this responsibility seriously. The food is why most people come, but they do have an extensive bottled beer list, 12 rotating draughts, and a very good selection of wines and spirits. The menu changes with the seasons and uses as much local, organic vegetables and meats as possible. We have their word that they are doing all they can to help our community grow in the healthiest way possible.
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Northstar House
202 E Falls StBilled as a true neighborhood establishment, Northstar House takes this responsibility seriously. The food is why most people come, but they do have an extensive bottled beer list, 12 rotating draughts, and a very good selection of wines and spirits. The menu changes with the seasons and uses as much local, organic vegetables and meats as possible. We have their word that they are doing all they can to help our community grow in the healthiest way possible.
Featuring a wood-fired oven for sensational flatbreads; seasonal menu cooked from scratch; only the freshest farm-to-table ingredients; and a warm, fun, community-minded atmosphere for whomever walks through the doors. Agava has a fabulous outdoor deck great for larger groups to enjoy drinks and socialize under the warm glow of beautiful heat lanterns.
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Agava Restaurant
381 Pine Tree RdFeaturing a wood-fired oven for sensational flatbreads; seasonal menu cooked from scratch; only the freshest farm-to-table ingredients; and a warm, fun, community-minded atmosphere for whomever walks through the doors. Agava has a fabulous outdoor deck great for larger groups to enjoy drinks and socialize under the warm glow of beautiful heat lanterns.
Parks & Nature
A beautiful, easy to walk (or run) trail along a peaceful stream that leads one through a wildflower meadow into a well maintained forest. Suitable for wading. Swimming is not allowed.
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Mulholland Wildflower Preserve
501-03 Giles StA beautiful, easy to walk (or run) trail along a peaceful stream that leads one through a wildflower meadow into a well maintained forest. Suitable for wading. Swimming is not allowed.
Pronounced Tuh-GA-nick. The falls’ name is believed to be derived from the Algonquian Taconic (“in the trees”) or Taghkanic (after a Lenape chieftain killed in battle nearby). Taughannock falls carves a 400ft deep gorge through layers of sandstone, shale and limestone that were once the bed of an ancient sea. With a 215 foot plunge, this waterfall stands three stories taller than Niagara Falls.
Enjoy swimming in Cayuga Lake, a picnic area, concessions, a playground, camping, cabins and more! There is a marina offering parking for 25 rigs, a concession stand, and a protected harbor.
Enjoy the Summer Concert Series in the park, a fantastic way to enjoy music in beautiful Ithaca!
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Taughannock Falls Gorge Trail
1738 NY-89Pronounced Tuh-GA-nick. The falls’ name is believed to be derived from the Algonquian Taconic (“in the trees”) or Taghkanic (after a Lenape chieftain killed in battle nearby). Taughannock falls carves a 400ft deep gorge through layers of sandstone, shale and limestone that were once the bed of an ancient sea. With a 215 foot plunge, this waterfall stands three stories taller than Niagara Falls.
Enjoy swimming in Cayuga Lake, a picnic area, concessions, a playground, camping, cabins and more! There is a marina offering parking for 25 rigs, a concession stand, and a protected harbor.
Enjoy the Summer Concert Series in the park, a fantastic way to enjoy music in beautiful Ithaca!
The entrance to this area is on Forest Home Drive, and there are two dirt parking areas directly across from the arboretum if you leave by taking Arbor Road. This area is shallow with lots of flat rocks, and reportedly popular on hot days to lie on the rocks. Not really swimming as much as wading, as the water is only a couple of inches deep. Upstream is a very short dam with a small fall, and the signs say “Danger No Swimming.” Always stay far away from dams, even small ones, as they can suck you under.
Both parking areas have short little steep trails going down, but the options from the parking area that has a directory sign are better, as they lead to a bank and are less steep. Official
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Flat Rock
397 Forest Home DrThe entrance to this area is on Forest Home Drive, and there are two dirt parking areas directly across from the arboretum if you leave by taking Arbor Road. This area is shallow with lots of flat rocks, and reportedly popular on hot days to lie on the rocks. Not really swimming as much as wading, as the water is only a couple of inches deep. Upstream is a very short dam with a small fall, and the signs say “Danger No Swimming.” Always stay far away from dams, even small ones, as they can suck you under.
Both parking areas have short little steep trails going down, but the options from the parking area that has a directory sign are better, as they lead to a bank and are less steep. Official
Enfield Glen is the scenic highlight of this park. This is an area of rustic beauty with craggy gorges and winding trails bearing "fire and brimstone" names like 115 ft tall Lucifer Falls and Devil's Kitchen. Come explore our Historic Gristmill with interpretive signs. The park features six trails with spectacular rocky gorges and wooded sections. A three mile section of the Finger Lakes Trail goes through the park.
Popular among families for its lifeguard populated swim area, the Lower falls at Robert Treman State Park is the most visible of the park’s dozen waterfalls. To truly experience the park, hike any of the trails that parallel Enfield Creek as it plunges almost 500 ft.
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TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdEnfield Glen is the scenic highlight of this park. This is an area of rustic beauty with craggy gorges and winding trails bearing "fire and brimstone" names like 115 ft tall Lucifer Falls and Devil's Kitchen. Come explore our Historic Gristmill with interpretive signs. The park features six trails with spectacular rocky gorges and wooded sections. A three mile section of the Finger Lakes Trail goes through the park.
Popular among families for its lifeguard populated swim area, the Lower falls at Robert Treman State Park is the most visible of the park’s dozen waterfalls. To truly experience the park, hike any of the trails that parallel Enfield Creek as it plunges almost 500 ft.
Arts & Culture
This is a little known gem that presents historic Ithaca in its archives as well as having exhibitions such as: Visit the children’s hands-on space "Life in the 1890s." Put on period clothing, sit at Eightsquare School House desks and write on old slates, use an antique cash register. Learn about life in the late 19th century through play.
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The History Center in Tompkins County
110 N Tioga StThis is a little known gem that presents historic Ithaca in its archives as well as having exhibitions such as: Visit the children’s hands-on space "Life in the 1890s." Put on period clothing, sit at Eightsquare School House desks and write on old slates, use an antique cash register. Learn about life in the late 19th century through play.
Museum of the Earth provides the general public with a unique opportunity to explore our world through a mix of natural history displays, interactive science features, and art exhibitions. The museum’s 8,000-square-foot permanent exhibition takes visitors on a journey through 4.5 billion years of history, from the Earth’s origin to the present day. Through hands-on, visual exhibitions and outreach, the Museum of the Earth encourages critical thinking about life on Earth in the past and today, and how our species is affecting the natural world.
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Museum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg RdMuseum of the Earth provides the general public with a unique opportunity to explore our world through a mix of natural history displays, interactive science features, and art exhibitions. The museum’s 8,000-square-foot permanent exhibition takes visitors on a journey through 4.5 billion years of history, from the Earth’s origin to the present day. Through hands-on, visual exhibitions and outreach, the Museum of the Earth encourages critical thinking about life on Earth in the past and today, and how our species is affecting the natural world.
Since its beginning the Museum has been open to all without charge. Today, the Museum’s permanent collection numbers more than 35,000 works, spanning six millennia and encompassing art from most world cultures.
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Johnson Museum of Art
114 Central AveSince its beginning the Museum has been open to all without charge. Today, the Museum’s permanent collection numbers more than 35,000 works, spanning six millennia and encompassing art from most world cultures.
Prologue Series: Casual preshow discussion in the theatre, hosted by our Drama League directing fellows and Hangar artistic staff begins 45 minutes before every Mainstage performance. The Hangar Lobby Café opens for business one hour before each show, patrons can enjoy a range of snack, sodas, beer and wine under our covered patio preshow and during intermission.
Fun fact: Before the Hangar was a theatre, it was one of the earliest airports in New York State. The Ithaca Municipal Airport opened its doors in 1912, and moved to its current location in 1948.
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Hangar Theatre
801 Taughannock BlvdPrologue Series: Casual preshow discussion in the theatre, hosted by our Drama League directing fellows and Hangar artistic staff begins 45 minutes before every Mainstage performance. The Hangar Lobby Café opens for business one hour before each show, patrons can enjoy a range of snack, sodas, beer and wine under our covered patio preshow and during intermission.
Fun fact: Before the Hangar was a theatre, it was one of the earliest airports in New York State. The Ithaca Municipal Airport opened its doors in 1912, and moved to its current location in 1948.
Shopping
Independent boutiques & more than a dozen art galleries make downtown Ithaca a mecca of urban culture. The Ithaca Commons - a unique pedestrian center lined with some of the city's most interesting architectural facades - is the centerpiece of Ithaca's engaging social and civic life.
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Ithaca Commons
171 E M.L.K. Jr. StIndependent boutiques & more than a dozen art galleries make downtown Ithaca a mecca of urban culture. The Ithaca Commons - a unique pedestrian center lined with some of the city's most interesting architectural facades - is the centerpiece of Ithaca's engaging social and civic life.
The Dewitt Mall, an historic building housing a broad collection of locally-owned specialty shops is a short stroll away from the Ithaca Commons in downtown Ithaca's pedestrian center. It houses a unique guitar shop, eclectic independent shops, the Moosewood Restaurant, antique shops, excellent brunch at the Dewitt cafe, bookstores, and independent art sellers.
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The Dewitt Mall
East Seneca StreetThe Dewitt Mall, an historic building housing a broad collection of locally-owned specialty shops is a short stroll away from the Ithaca Commons in downtown Ithaca's pedestrian center. It houses a unique guitar shop, eclectic independent shops, the Moosewood Restaurant, antique shops, excellent brunch at the Dewitt cafe, bookstores, and independent art sellers.
Essentials
The very best of everything organic is available in this cooperatively owned community market. We highly recommend the vegan cupcakes! You will find anything you need from fresh flowers to a wide selection of craft beers & all the ingredients for an at home meal or a catered meal to bring back to the Air BnB with you.
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GreenStar
770 Cascadilla StThe very best of everything organic is available in this cooperatively owned community market. We highly recommend the vegan cupcakes! You will find anything you need from fresh flowers to a wide selection of craft beers & all the ingredients for an at home meal or a catered meal to bring back to the Air BnB with you.
Wegman's is the perfect place for a quick lunch, while marketing. You can eat in their upstairs cafe & people watch or read a book. Wegman's offers the widest selection of produce and a great menu of prepared foods. The market has anything else you may need from a pharmacy to a great selection of fresh seafood for the grill.
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Wegmans
500 S Meadow StWegman's is the perfect place for a quick lunch, while marketing. You can eat in their upstairs cafe & people watch or read a book. Wegman's offers the widest selection of produce and a great menu of prepared foods. The market has anything else you may need from a pharmacy to a great selection of fresh seafood for the grill.
Local & friendly, this is the post office closest to our Air BnB. The folks there will help you with all your postal needs, and Kilpatrick's is across the street, so you can head over there for lunch!
United States Postal Service
600 N Franklin StLocal & friendly, this is the post office closest to our Air BnB. The folks there will help you with all your postal needs, and Kilpatrick's is across the street, so you can head over there for lunch!
If you're visiting the area, be sure to take some local beers home with you. Finger Lakes Beverage Center has a huge selection from most of the breweries in the Finger Lakes region. We usually pick up a growler from their tap selection and discovered that they also sell pints of draft beer as well! The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful -- when we've asked for a recommendation, they've always come through for us!
Finger Lakes Beverage Center
605 W State StIf you're visiting the area, be sure to take some local beers home with you. Finger Lakes Beverage Center has a huge selection from most of the breweries in the Finger Lakes region. We usually pick up a growler from their tap selection and discovered that they also sell pints of draft beer as well! The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful -- when we've asked for a recommendation, they've always come through for us!
Sightseeing
The Cornell Chimes has been the heartbeat of campus life for more than a century, marking the hours and chiming concerts. The original set of nine bells first rang out at the university's opening ceremonies October 7, 1868. Over time the chime has been recast and expanded to 21 bells; it continues to ring daily concerts, making it one of the largest and most frequently played chimes in the world. It is a beautiful point of interest from which to start your walking tour.
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Cornell University
The Cornell Chimes has been the heartbeat of campus life for more than a century, marking the hours and chiming concerts. The original set of nine bells first rang out at the university's opening ceremonies October 7, 1868. Over time the chime has been recast and expanded to 21 bells; it continues to ring daily concerts, making it one of the largest and most frequently played chimes in the world. It is a beautiful point of interest from which to start your walking tour.
Stunning view of the lake from Ithaca College's administration building. Ithaca college has won numerous awards for being a green campus, utilizing every environmentally friendly technology available in its main administration building. The Sunset Grill is directly below the college's north parking lot. This cafe has a deck for early evening drinks while watching the sun set over an amazing view of the lake.
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Ithaca College
953 Danby RdStunning view of the lake from Ithaca College's administration building. Ithaca college has won numerous awards for being a green campus, utilizing every environmentally friendly technology available in its main administration building. The Sunset Grill is directly below the college's north parking lot. This cafe has a deck for early evening drinks while watching the sun set over an amazing view of the lake.
Come see for yourself as you hop around to over 25 unique wineries on Cayuga Lake. Wine tours depart from various locations throughout Ithaca. You won't want to miss any of the Finger Lakes wineries and tasting rooms along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, the oldest and longest running wine trail in America!
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Finger Lakes Wine Country Tourism Marketing Association
1 W Market StCome see for yourself as you hop around to over 25 unique wineries on Cayuga Lake. Wine tours depart from various locations throughout Ithaca. You won't want to miss any of the Finger Lakes wineries and tasting rooms along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, the oldest and longest running wine trail in America!
Entertainment & Activities
Cornell Cinema has been cited as one of the best campus film exhibition programs in the country, screening close to 150 different films/videos each year, five nights a week in the beautiful Willard Straight Theatre. Each calendar includes an array of classic Hollywood and foreign films, independent titles, documentaries, experimental work, recent international cinema, silent films with live musical accompaniment, cult classics and recent Hollywood and arthouse hits, in addition to guest appearances by visiting film and videomakers.
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Cornell Cinema
104 Willard Straight HallCornell Cinema has been cited as one of the best campus film exhibition programs in the country, screening close to 150 different films/videos each year, five nights a week in the beautiful Willard Straight Theatre. Each calendar includes an array of classic Hollywood and foreign films, independent titles, documentaries, experimental work, recent international cinema, silent films with live musical accompaniment, cult classics and recent Hollywood and arthouse hits, in addition to guest appearances by visiting film and videomakers.
Not your usual amusement park, the Sciencenter created a great space for children to be able to run & touch all the exhibits, while learning some fascinating science facts. There is also an outdoor maze of a playground and a mini-golf course that children of all ages enjoy!
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Sciencenter
601 1st StNot your usual amusement park, the Sciencenter created a great space for children to be able to run & touch all the exhibits, while learning some fascinating science facts. There is also an outdoor maze of a playground and a mini-golf course that children of all ages enjoy!
Nestled in the heart of New York’s beautiful Finger Lakes Region, Ithaca Beer Company demonstrates its pride by brewing world-class craft beer inspired by its home. At Ithaca Beer, we are driven to reflect the culture, creativity, and diversity of the area in everything we do. From our complex and innovative beers to the local fare served in our lively Taproom brewpub - our unwavering attention to detail and passion for our community and our craft is unmistakable. In addition to year-round favorites like our popular Flower Power IPA, you can also choose from new five barrel beers, a special Thursday night cask, and seasonal selections on rotation. Enjoy dining
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Ithaca Beer Co.
122 Ithaca Beer DrNestled in the heart of New York’s beautiful Finger Lakes Region, Ithaca Beer Company demonstrates its pride by brewing world-class craft beer inspired by its home. At Ithaca Beer, we are driven to reflect the culture, creativity, and diversity of the area in everything we do. From our complex and innovative beers to the local fare served in our lively Taproom brewpub - our unwavering attention to detail and passion for our community and our craft is unmistakable. In addition to year-round favorites like our popular Flower Power IPA, you can also choose from new five barrel beers, a special Thursday night cask, and seasonal selections on rotation. Enjoy dining
A challenging, public 9 hole course built in 1935 on the edge of scenic Cayuga Lake. A Par 36, Newman offers the best greens in the area, and wonderful views of the surrounding hills, sailboats, Cass Park and Stewart Park. A perfect jewel for visitors and residents alike. The course measures 3,300 yards from the back tees with some hazards and sand bunkers coming into play on this wonderful layout. Four (4) sets of tees are available for all skill levels. Generally flat terrain make for a wonderful walk, with pull and power carts also available for rent in the Pro Shop. Other items are for sale in the Pro Shop, including memberships, hats, tees, balls, etc.
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Newman Municipal Golf Course
10 Pier RdA challenging, public 9 hole course built in 1935 on the edge of scenic Cayuga Lake. A Par 36, Newman offers the best greens in the area, and wonderful views of the surrounding hills, sailboats, Cass Park and Stewart Park. A perfect jewel for visitors and residents alike. The course measures 3,300 yards from the back tees with some hazards and sand bunkers coming into play on this wonderful layout. Four (4) sets of tees are available for all skill levels. Generally flat terrain make for a wonderful walk, with pull and power carts also available for rent in the Pro Shop. Other items are for sale in the Pro Shop, including memberships, hats, tees, balls, etc.
You know those cool, independent films you think you need to go to a big city to see? They've got them! You can enjoy first-run contemporary art films in a cozy, downtown 5-creen movie theater. With stadium seating and a cafe serving popcorn, ice cream, beverages, and sandwiches, the new Cinemapolis is located under the new Green Street parking garage. You can park on the second level, come down the Green Street stairs, and stay completely dry in inclement weather.
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Cinemapolis
120 E Green StYou know those cool, independent films you think you need to go to a big city to see? They've got them! You can enjoy first-run contemporary art films in a cozy, downtown 5-creen movie theater. With stadium seating and a cafe serving popcorn, ice cream, beverages, and sandwiches, the new Cinemapolis is located under the new Green Street parking garage. You can park on the second level, come down the Green Street stairs, and stay completely dry in inclement weather.