The Farmers Market has over 130 active vendors and offers a wide spread, ranging from food and beverages to fine art and crafts. The Farmers Market is open from 9:00-3:00 pm on Saturdays and 10:00-3:00 pm on Sundays
There are several breweries and cideries in and around Ithaca and along Cayuga Lake. Some of the favorite spots are; Ithaca Beer Co, Liquid State Brewing, Blackduck Cider, Finger Lakes Cider House
The finger lakes region is home to hundreds of local wineries. Ithaca, NY sits at the head of Cayuga Lake and there are some fantastic wineries within a 5-10 mile range of downtown Ithaca. Fan favorites include; Bet the Farm Winery, Americana Vineyards Winery, Frontenac Point Vineyard & Estate, and Six Mile Creek Vineyard.
Downtown Ithaca has some great dining options (take-out, breakfast, casual, upscale). Below is a list of some popular places; Moosewood (Vegetarian) Collegetown Bagels Viva Taqueria (Mexican) Mahogany Grill Ithaca Ale House Agava (Farm to Table) Mercato (Italian) Shortstop Deli