Guidebook for Ithaca
Food Scene
Delicious Cajun and Seafood a couple blocks away from our house
108 locals recommend
Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar
635 W State StDelicious Cajun and Seafood a couple blocks away from our house
Cafe Dewitt
215 N Cayuga StGreat Brunch!
Moosewood Restaurant
215 N Cayuga StWorld famous vegetarian restaurant
ZaZa's Cucina
622 Cascadilla StUpscale Italian
Great food overlooking lake. Steak house and seafood two blocks from house
88 locals recommend
The Boatyard Grill
525 Old Taughannock BlvdGreat food overlooking lake. Steak house and seafood two blocks from house
Gimme! Coffee
430 N Cayuga StThe best coffee around! Local roaster
Drinks & Nightlife
Argos Inn - Ithaca's Boutique Hotel
408 E State StGreat Artisinal drinks and atmosphere
The Dock
415 Old Taughannock BlvdBar with deck overlooking the inlet with live music
The Westy
516 W State StLocal flavor bar and cheap drinks, outdoor patio, live music
The Haunt
702 Willow AveLive music almost every night.
Shopping
Ithaca Commons
171 E M.L.K. Jr. StOur local outdoor main street, shopping center
Beautiful outdoor farmer's market with local organic farmer's stands and local artists. Great prepared food booths too.
266 locals recommend
Ithaca Farmers Market
545 3rd StBeautiful outdoor farmer's market with local organic farmer's stands and local artists. Great prepared food booths too.
Shops at Ithaca
40 Catherwood RdParks & Nature
Overlooking the very famous and tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi. Amazing waterfall. Have the option of looking over the falls or hiking and easy trail to the falls. hiking trails around the park and access to the lake, swimming and picnic amenities
22 locals recommend
Taughannock Falls Overlook Visitors Center
2381 Taughannock Park RdOverlooking the very famous and tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi. Amazing waterfall. Have the option of looking over the falls or hiking and easy trail to the falls. hiking trails around the park and access to the lake, swimming and picnic amenities
Buttermilk Falls State Park
easy access to gorgeous waterfall. hiking trails
Gorgeous waterfalls, hiking trails, camping, picnic, amazing swimming holes, gorge walking.
333 locals recommend
TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdGorgeous waterfalls, hiking trails, camping, picnic, amazing swimming holes, gorge walking.
Two blocks from house. Easy walking trail on inlet, playground, public pool, public ice rink.
52 locals recommend
Cass Park
701 Taughannock BlvdTwo blocks from house. Easy walking trail on inlet, playground, public pool, public ice rink.
Sightseeing
World Renowned Ivy League University. Gorgeous architecture. Near Collegtown which has cafes, stores, and restaurants.
143 locals recommend
Cornell University
World Renowned Ivy League University. Gorgeous architecture. Near Collegtown which has cafes, stores, and restaurants.
Arts & Culture
Johnson Museum of Art
114 Central AveHangar Theatre
801 Taughannock BlvdMuseum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg RdEssentials
Wegmans
500 S Meadow Stlarge grocery store with everything you need
Pete's Coin Laundry
201 Taughannock Blvdlaundromat 2 blocks from house
GreenStar
770 Cascadilla StLocal Health Food Store 3 blocks from house
Great gym overlooking inlet with pool, hot tub, sauna and day passes. 1 block from our house
19 locals recommend
Island Health & Fitness
310 Taughannock BlvdGreat gym overlooking inlet with pool, hot tub, sauna and day passes. 1 block from our house
Cayuga Medical Center
101 N Triphammer RdHospital, 3 miles from our house up 96B