Ithaca is a gorges spot in the Finger Lakes Region and home to many of our favorite things: hiking trails, waterfalls, lakes, cheese, wineries, and outdoor activities galore. If you're making the (very wise) decision to come early or stay late, here are a few ideas to get you started.
Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock Boulevard, Trumansburg, NY 14886, (607) 387-6739
A visit to this 215ft waterfall is a must! You can park and hike in. It's a quick, flat, and easy 15-20 minute hike to the falls. The lakefront is also across the street. Bring your swimsuit!
Cornell Botanic Gardens
124 Comstock Knoll Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850, (607) 255-2400
Buttermilk Falls State Park
112 East Buttermilk Falls Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, (607) 273-5761
Robert H. Treman State Park
105 Enfield Falls Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, (607) 273-3440
Collegetown Bagels
203 North Aurora Street, Ithaca, NY 14850, (607) 273-2848
Ithaca Beer Co
122 Ithaca Beer Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850, (607) 273-0766
Liquid State Brewing Company
620 West Green Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
Finger Lakes Cider House
4017 Hickok Road, Interlaken, NY 14847, (607) 351-3313
The Piggery Butcher Case
423 Franklin Street, Ithaca, NY 14850, (607) 272-2276
Bickering Twins
114 North Cayuga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850, (607) 319-0653
Gimme! Coffee
430 North Cayuga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850, (607) 277-8393
Moosewood Restaurant
215 North Cayuga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850, (607) 273-9610
Saigon Kitchen
526 West State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850, (607) 257-8881