Guidebook for Trumansburg
Food Scene
Local, craft cuisine paired with local wines and ciders. Farm to table fine dining, great for an anniversary dinner or a romantic date.
113 locals recommend
Hazelnut Kitchen
53 E Main StLocal, craft cuisine paired with local wines and ciders. Farm to table fine dining, great for an anniversary dinner or a romantic date.
Award-winning coffee from upstate NY and NYC. Our own tiny storefront where all the locals pass through daily.
51 locals recommend
Gimme! Coffee
7 E Main StAward-winning coffee from upstate NY and NYC. Our own tiny storefront where all the locals pass through daily.
Unique Austrian cuisine made by Daño himself paired with local wines makes for an incredible dinner. Gaze through the glass walls or sit on the stone patio and drink in views of Seneca lake.
75 locals recommend
Dano's Heuriger On Seneca
9564 NY-414Unique Austrian cuisine made by Daño himself paired with local wines makes for an incredible dinner. Gaze through the glass walls or sit on the stone patio and drink in views of Seneca lake.
The Copper Oven
6800 NY-89Handmade Pizzas all summer long. Delish.
Open limited hours but so worth it. Try the bahn mi with veggies pickled in house.
38 locals recommend
Creekside Cafe
4 W Main StOpen limited hours but so worth it. Try the bahn mi with veggies pickled in house.
Silver Queen Farm
5286 Stillwell RdIncredible u-pick strawberries and raspberries all summer.
Glenhaven Farm
6121 Sirrine RdBest u-pick blueberries hands down, big, juicy, and so flavorful.
Delicious local food including the locally famous grape pie, which sounds weird but tastes delicious.
149 locals recommend
Stonecat Cafe: Regional Cuisine & Bar
5315 NY-414Delicious local food including the locally famous grape pie, which sounds weird but tastes delicious.
One of my favorites! Great music, hip atmosphere and delicious food with lots of options for dietary restrictions. Totally redefines the idea of a bowling alley!
73 locals recommend
Atlas Bowl
61 W Main StOne of my favorites! Great music, hip atmosphere and delicious food with lots of options for dietary restrictions. Totally redefines the idea of a bowling alley!
A bar, restaurant and music venue, this is a venerable institution of the area that was recently reopened by a group of dedicated local artists and musicians.
8 locals recommend
Rongovian Embassy
1 West Main StreetA bar, restaurant and music venue, this is a venerable institution of the area that was recently reopened by a group of dedicated local artists and musicians.
Limited weekend hours but one of the best brunches in the area. Bring a copy of the Sunday New York times and settle in for a leisurely start to the day.
12 locals recommend
The Dewitt Mall
East Seneca StreetLimited weekend hours but one of the best brunches in the area. Bring a copy of the Sunday New York times and settle in for a leisurely start to the day.
Essentials
Members of a local Amish community sell seeds, plants, vegetables, flowers, feed and meat through this modest, affordable store on the farm.
Countryside Market
3215 Munson RdMembers of a local Amish community sell seeds, plants, vegetables, flowers, feed and meat through this modest, affordable store on the farm.
Trumansburg's version of a convenience store, pick up organic, local staples here or eat house-made sandwiches, soups and salads from the deli.
12 locals recommend
Good to Go! Trumansburg Market
21 E Main StTrumansburg's version of a convenience store, pick up organic, local staples here or eat house-made sandwiches, soups and salads from the deli.
Our locally owned and operated coop, they have everything you need for organic eating.
130 locals recommend
GreenStar
770 Cascadilla StOur locally owned and operated coop, they have everything you need for organic eating.
The inimitable Wegmans! The grocery store that has everything and has a warm and friendly feeling.
143 locals recommend
Wegmans
500 S Meadow StThe inimitable Wegmans! The grocery store that has everything and has a warm and friendly feeling.
Your basic, rural American grocery store, with a few surprises. While most of the offerings are standard, don't miss their locally sourced meats, cheese, eggs and milk, and their outstandling locally made sausage.
35 locals recommend
Shur-save
2085 NY-96Your basic, rural American grocery store, with a few surprises. While most of the offerings are standard, don't miss their locally sourced meats, cheese, eggs and milk, and their outstandling locally made sausage.
Sightseeing
Fantastic playground and swimming area for kids, beautiful flat hike to a stunning waterfall, or a challenging loop up to the top and back for a great workout.
507 locals recommend
Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdFantastic playground and swimming area for kids, beautiful flat hike to a stunning waterfall, or a challenging loop up to the top and back for a great workout.
Right on the inlet to Cayuga Lake, this is a bustling farmers market that's as good for fresh veggies as it is for brunch and people watching.
266 locals recommend
Ithaca Farmers Market
545 3rd StRight on the inlet to Cayuga Lake, this is a bustling farmers market that's as good for fresh veggies as it is for brunch and people watching.
The famous Moosewood Restaurant, where Molly Katzen's cookbook was born. Still serving vegetarian and vegan lunches, dinners and desserts.
114 locals recommend
Moosewood Restaurant
215 N Cayuga StThe famous Moosewood Restaurant, where Molly Katzen's cookbook was born. Still serving vegetarian and vegan lunches, dinners and desserts.
Ithaca's signature pedestrian mall, recently reopened (summer 2015) with a beautiful new look. There is a playground for kids, lots of outdoor seating and fun local shops to peruse.
156 locals recommend
Ithaca Commons
171 E M.L.K. Jr. StIthaca's signature pedestrian mall, recently reopened (summer 2015) with a beautiful new look. There is a playground for kids, lots of outdoor seating and fun local shops to peruse.
Drinks & Nightlife
Drink hard ciders from around New York and enjoy locally sourced dinners on Friday nights.
86 locals recommend
Finger Lakes Cider House
4017 Hickok RdDrink hard ciders from around New York and enjoy locally sourced dinners on Friday nights.
One of our favorite wineries, great selections at different prices and vintages.
60 locals recommend
Damiani Wine Cellars
4704 NY-414One of our favorite wineries, great selections at different prices and vintages.
Shalestone Vineyards
9681 NY-414Rich, hearty wines in a very unique location.
Delicious wine and cider and a local family institution. Their wine recently received a 90+ wine spectator rating.
11 locals recommend
Bellwether Hard Cider and Wine Cellars
9070 NY-89Delicious wine and cider and a local family institution. Their wine recently received a 90+ wine spectator rating.
Another great Seneca Lake Winery with an excellent 2011 dry Riesling.
24 locals recommend
Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars
9224 NY-414Another great Seneca Lake Winery with an excellent 2011 dry Riesling.
Not only excellent wine, but close by to Trumansburg and in a spot with stunning views of the Cayuga Lake.
48 locals recommend
Sheldrake Point Winery
7448 County Rd 153Not only excellent wine, but close by to Trumansburg and in a spot with stunning views of the Cayuga Lake.
If you make it all the way around Seneca, don't miss this winery. They have an delicious Gewürztraminer and are in a beautiful spot.
58 locals recommend
Glenora Wine Cellars
5435 NY-14If you make it all the way around Seneca, don't miss this winery. They have an delicious Gewürztraminer and are in a beautiful spot.
Try nine Rieslings, the Finger Lakes signature wine, in this inviting tasting room.
54 locals recommend
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
3962 NY-14Try nine Rieslings, the Finger Lakes signature wine, in this inviting tasting room.
Great place to grab a pint and kick back in an ultra casual atmosphere. They have TVs if you want to catch a game.
11 locals recommend
Silver Line Tap Room
19 W Main StGreat place to grab a pint and kick back in an ultra casual atmosphere. They have TVs if you want to catch a game.
Come for the swanky, modern bar with a wide range of classic and creative cocktails.
70 locals recommend
Argos Inn - Ithaca's Boutique Hotel
408 E State StCome for the swanky, modern bar with a wide range of classic and creative cocktails.
Live music and weekday trivia nights -- good if you like the a rolicking bar scene.
40 locals recommend
Lot 10 Bar and Lounge
106 S Cayuga StLive music and weekday trivia nights -- good if you like the a rolicking bar scene.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful hiking and birding here, with many natural ponds and views of the lakes. See hawks, bobolinks, scarlet tanagers and more.
84 locals recommend
Finger Lakes National Forest
Beautiful hiking and birding here, with many natural ponds and views of the lakes. See hawks, bobolinks, scarlet tanagers and more.
A truly awe-inspiring gorge with twists, turns, curves & eddies, waterfalls you can walk under and tunnels through the rock. If you hike to the top, the crowds will disappear about 1/3 of the way up.
437 locals recommend
Watkins Glen State Park
1009 N Franklin StA truly awe-inspiring gorge with twists, turns, curves & eddies, waterfalls you can walk under and tunnels through the rock. If you hike to the top, the crowds will disappear about 1/3 of the way up.
A rare, large, protected wetland that attracts an unusually wide diversity of birds. If you're into birding, bring your spotting scope -- you'll probably get a few new species for your life list.
56 locals recommend
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
3395 US-20A rare, large, protected wetland that attracts an unusually wide diversity of birds. If you're into birding, bring your spotting scope -- you'll probably get a few new species for your life list.
Beautiful hike with 12 waterfalls, including one with a drop of over 100 feet. If you'd rather just relax, there is a swimming area at the bottom of the park near a smaller waterall, and playgrounds for kids at the top and bottom as well.
333 locals recommend
TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdBeautiful hike with 12 waterfalls, including one with a drop of over 100 feet. If you'd rather just relax, there is a swimming area at the bottom of the park near a smaller waterall, and playgrounds for kids at the top and bottom as well.
One of Ithaca's iconic waterfalls, where you can sweat on a steep hike, or lounge at the bottom of the fall, or both! Great playground for kids in a shady grove of trees. Ithaca Beer is nearby for great brews and burgers afterwards!
373 locals recommend
Buttermilk Falls State Park
One of Ithaca's iconic waterfalls, where you can sweat on a steep hike, or lounge at the bottom of the fall, or both! Great playground for kids in a shady grove of trees. Ithaca Beer is nearby for great brews and burgers afterwards!
A little gem right in the heart of Ithaca, this beautiful trail connects downtown to collegetown. Very pretty, with great options for eating and drinking at either end!
128 locals recommend
Cascadilla Gorge Trail
Cascadilla Gorge TrailA little gem right in the heart of Ithaca, this beautiful trail connects downtown to collegetown. Very pretty, with great options for eating and drinking at either end!
A plant lover or gardeners paradise. This beautiful necklace of groves, meadows, arbors, woods, streams and lakes is covered in interesting plants, flowers, sculptures, and trails. If you love plants, worth blocking out half a day for hiking around with your camera and journal.
131 locals recommend
Cornell Botanic Gardens
124 Comstock Knoll DrA plant lover or gardeners paradise. This beautiful necklace of groves, meadows, arbors, woods, streams and lakes is covered in interesting plants, flowers, sculptures, and trails. If you love plants, worth blocking out half a day for hiking around with your camera and journal.
Entertainment & Activities
With all the scientists and researchers in the area, it's no wonder we have such an amazing museum covering geology, archeology and fauna through the ages. Great for adults and kids alike.
97 locals recommend
Museum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg RdWith all the scientists and researchers in the area, it's no wonder we have such an amazing museum covering geology, archeology and fauna through the ages. Great for adults and kids alike.
If you have kids, don't miss this special place. So much to explore, from a veggie garden to a wetland bog to the "anarchy zone," an area full of junk and mud that kids build with in remarkable ways!
41 locals recommend
Ithaca Children's Garden
121 Turtle LnIf you have kids, don't miss this special place. So much to explore, from a veggie garden to a wetland bog to the "anarchy zone," an area full of junk and mud that kids build with in remarkable ways!
Arts & Culture
Great collections with wonderful visiting exhibits. Also, guided tours and art classes offered.
114 Central Ave
114 Central AvenueGreat collections with wonderful visiting exhibits. Also, guided tours and art classes offered.