Melinda & Dan
Things To Do
Ithaca Farmers Market
Come enjoy the farmers market Saturday or Sunday morning! There is a ton of local produce and lots of great options for breakfast or lunch.
Taughannock Falls State Park
This waterfall is 33 feet taller than Niagara Falls! You can do a short walk up to see it or drive to the overlook.
Buttermilk Falls State Park
This is our favorite gorge trail in Ithaca. It is so beautiful!
Cascadilla Gorge
Nice gorge walk that starts in town and takes you up to the Cornell campus.
Cabin View Alpacas
See some alpacas and a beautiful of the lake. See their website for more information.
Lively Run Goat Dairy
Come see some goats and buy some delicious goat cheese, as well as other local products.
The Honeybee Embassy
Check out this farm store. They have raw honey, homemade drinks and treats, and crafts from local artists.
Ithaca Commons - Seneca St
If you'd like to do a little shopping in town, this is the spot!
Stewart Park
This is a beautiful park on the southern end of the lake, right outside of Ithaca.
Robert H. Treman State Park
Treman is a cool hike just outside of Ithaca. There is a great swimming area there.
Cass Park
Cass park is a great place to start a walk or a run on the bike path along the inlet.
Sheldrake Point Winery
This is one of our favorite wineries on the lake.
Cornell Botanic Gardens
Beautiful garden that's part of Cornell.
Cayuga Nature Center
The Nature Center has a butterfly house, a three-story treehouse, and other fun educational activities.
Collegetown Bagels
Great breakfast or lunch place!
Moosewood Restaurant
This is our favorite restaurant in Ithaca. It is where I decided to become a vegetarian.
Wegmans
Wegman's is the best grocery store. They have a ton of prepared foods that are good for breakfast, lunch, and even dinner! It's great for grabbing something quickly on your way out of town.
Cornell Dairy Bar
Amazing ice cream!
Purity Ice Cream Co.
The best mint chip ice cream in the world!
Ithaca Beer Co
Great beer with lots of outdoor seating and good food.