Guidebook for Ithaca
Food Scene
They grow their veggies on-site and use local meat & cheese. They have vegetarian options, non-beer options, and it's just a great vibe close to our home.
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Ithaca Beer Co.
122 Ithaca Beer DrThey grow their veggies on-site and use local meat & cheese. They have vegetarian options, non-beer options, and it's just a great vibe close to our home.
A legendary restaurant in Ithaca, mainly just for their consistency, quality & commitment to using fresh, local ingredients. Casual vibe with lovely, imaginative tapas. Vegan/vegetarian options.
PRO TIPS:
- They get busy, so plan on putting your name in (in-person) an hour before you want to eat, and go around the corner for a cocktail to wait.
- Hopefully you get a great waiter, and if so, follow their recommendations!
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Just A Taste
116 N Aurora StA legendary restaurant in Ithaca, mainly just for their consistency, quality & commitment to using fresh, local ingredients. Casual vibe with lovely, imaginative tapas. Vegan/vegetarian options.
PRO TIPS:
- They get busy, so plan on putting your name in (in-person) an hour before you want to eat, and go around the corner for a cocktail to wait.
- Hopefully you get a great waiter, and if so, follow their recommendations!
Serious commitment to local/seasonal, menu completely inspired by local farmers and producers. Great local wines. Vegan and vegetarian options.
PRO TIP:
- Call to make sure they're open
- make a reservation
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Hazelnut Kitchen
53 E Main StSerious commitment to local/seasonal, menu completely inspired by local farmers and producers. Great local wines. Vegan and vegetarian options.
PRO TIP:
- Call to make sure they're open
- make a reservation
Nice cocktail spot with an inspired menu. They have at least 1 (awesome) vegan/vegetarian option on the menu (gnocci), and great negronis. We like to sit at the bar.
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The Rook
404 W State StNice cocktail spot with an inspired menu. They have at least 1 (awesome) vegan/vegetarian option on the menu (gnocci), and great negronis. We like to sit at the bar.
Great local/seasonal inspired menu, with plenty of vegetarian/vegan options. Laid back reggae vibe (was started by local reggae musicians).
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Northstar House
202 E Falls StGreat local/seasonal inspired menu, with plenty of vegetarian/vegan options. Laid back reggae vibe (was started by local reggae musicians).
Solid local/seasonal breakfast/brunch options up near Cornell.
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Carriage House Cafe
305 Stewart AveSolid local/seasonal breakfast/brunch options up near Cornell.
Nondescript location, really delicious food. Good for a rainy day brunch. (no alcohol).
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Cafe Dewitt
215 N Cayuga StNondescript location, really delicious food. Good for a rainy day brunch. (no alcohol).
Just the best. Cutest location.
PRO TIP:
Get a coffee and stroll a few blocks up to Cascadilla Gorge.
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Gimme! Coffee
430 N Cayuga StJust the best. Cutest location.
PRO TIP:
Get a coffee and stroll a few blocks up to Cascadilla Gorge.
Cute hipster cafe in Press Bay Alley, which has an awesome apothecary called Bramble at the end. Press has local teas and brews made from the apothecary.
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Press Cafè
118 W Green StCute hipster cafe in Press Bay Alley, which has an awesome apothecary called Bramble at the end. Press has local teas and brews made from the apothecary.
Creekside Cafe
4 W Main StBEST BRUNCH in the cutest little town.
Mama Said Hand Pies
118 W Green StDrinks & Nightlife
Hotel cocktail bar with inspired menu & nice ambiance.
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Argos Inn - Ithaca's Boutique Hotel
408 E State StHotel cocktail bar with inspired menu & nice ambiance.
The Watershed
121 W State St"Safe space" cocktail spot.
Chanticleer
101 W State StAn Ithaca classic-- dive bar.
South Hill Cider
550 Sandbank RdLiquid State Brewing Company
620 W Green StLucky Hare Brewing Company
118 W Green StTwo Goats Brewing
5027 NY-414Entertainment & Activities
Bowling alley with good vinyl nights, great local/seasonal food & booze.
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Atlas Bowl
61 W Main StBowling alley with good vinyl nights, great local/seasonal food & booze.
Speakeasy-style spot behind Northstar, great local music sometimes.
PRO TIP:
If you go, walk the 2 blocks up to check out Ithaca Falls.
Casita Del Polaris
1201 N Tioga StSpeakeasy-style spot behind Northstar, great local music sometimes.
PRO TIP:
If you go, walk the 2 blocks up to check out Ithaca Falls.
Just a cute winery right outside of town.
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Six Mile Creek Vineyard
1551 Slaterville RdJust a cute winery right outside of town.
Great independent movies, serves tea and popcorn with various toppings.
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Cinemapolis
120 E Green StGreat independent movies, serves tea and popcorn with various toppings.
Parks & Nature
UPPER Treman falls (5 minutes from our house) is the most gorgeous ever (in our opinion).
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TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdUPPER Treman falls (5 minutes from our house) is the most gorgeous ever (in our opinion).
Buttermilk Falls State Park
It's just so beautiful.
Might be closed in the winter... That doesn't stop some people, but use your best judgement.
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Cascadilla Gorge Trail
Cascadilla Gorge TrailMight be closed in the winter... That doesn't stop some people, but use your best judgement.
Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Lake StreetEasy pull-over gorgeousness.
Okay maybe the MOST stunning waterfall...
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Taughannock Falls Overlook Visitors Center
2381 Taughannock Park RdOkay maybe the MOST stunning waterfall...
Arts & Culture
State Theatre of Ithaca
107 W State StStunning spot, great music sometimes.
Cornell Fine Arts Museum
1000 Holt AveDog-friendly hikes
Off Leash Dog Park
Quite possibly the largest dog park in NY :)
When heading into the park, take your first right just before the toll booth. Drive yo the hill a bit til you see a trail on your left. Park, and walk in. This trail connects with the main trail in Taughonnnack, but for the first bit you can get away with having your dog off-leash.
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TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdWhen heading into the park, take your first right just before the toll booth. Drive yo the hill a bit til you see a trail on your left. Park, and walk in. This trail connects with the main trail in Taughonnnack, but for the first bit you can get away with having your dog off-leash.
Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve
2521 Spencer Rd