Travel

Flight

Syracuse Hancock International Airport

Syracuse's Hancock Airport is a much larger airport than Ithaca's, and is ~1-1.5hrs drive from downtown Ithaca. Hancock Airport offers car rentals from major companies - Enterprise, Hertz, Budget, Avis - as well as several bus services that travel between Syracuse and Ithaca, including Greyhound and Flixbus.

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Ithaca Tompkins International Airport

Flying to Ithaca's airport is certainly an option, especially for guests from the NYC/NJ area. Ithaca airport is considerably smaller than Syracuse's airport, and only serves direct flights to/from Newark (NJ) and JFK airports.

Travel Note

Cornell Campus to Campus Bus

Coming from the NYC area? You can take a direct bus to the Ithaca Cornell Campus from Manhattan.

Travel Note

Local Hotels and BnB's

Ithaca has a wide variety of Hotels and BnB's that highlight the unique Up-State NY feel that Victoria and Matt love! Here are a few they suggest you check out:

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Mill Creek Cabins

Three comfy cabins sleeping up to 10 across them. Located in Lodi, about 20 mins from our venue, it is actually the sister property to New Park and owned by the same woman! Sara is lovely and a dream to work with.

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Grayhaven Motel

Offering a unique experience this charming, restored, vintage motor lodge is located in right in Ithaca. They offer 16 rooms year-round and one very cute 1964 Shasta camper during the summer months.

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The William Henry Miller Inn

One of the most iconic buildings in the heart of downtown Ithaca, The William Henry Miller Inn is within walking distance of many restaurants, nightlife, shopping, galleries and entertainment.

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Inn On Columbia

A small stylish Inn in downtown Ithaca, they specialize in beautifully designed comfortable accommodations and offer rooms, suites and cottages.

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The Statler Hotel at Cornell University

Did you know that Cornell, while also being Matt's alma mater, has one of the best hotel and hospitality programs in the world? Located on Cornell campus, The Statler Hotel is an AAA Four Diamond Award-winning property, providing luxurious accommodations for its guests and education opportunities for the next generation of hospitality professionals.

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Osmica at Spring Trail Farm

An osmica is a traditional Slovenian celebration of local food, good company and seasonal farm beauty. Run by Allie and Kurt, an absolutely lovely eco-conscious couple, Osmica is a stunning bed and breakfast featuring restored and reclaimed buildings, farm-to-table breakfasts, and onsite solar power for a net-zero energy footprint. A beautifully updated 1794 farm house, this one is for the history lovers who will enjoy the eclectic collection of period furniture and antique accessories.

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Specially Negotiated Hotel Rates

Here are some specially negotiated group hotel rates with chain hotels in the area. A word to the wise: some of the hotels listed are 20-30 miles away, so double check the address before booking. Ones we'd recommend are: -The Hotel Ithaca -Country Inn and Suites by Radisson, Ithaca NY -Quality Inn Ithaca-University Area -Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ithaca -Canopy By Hilton Ithaca Downtown Bear in mind these rates are not set and may sell out or change.

Travel Note

Boat

Not recommended to take a boat. It took the last guy over 20 years to get to Ithaca by boat, and he lost his entire crew in the process!