Ithaca Recs
Ithaca Commons
One of the best things to do in Ithaca is walk The Commons, an outdoor pedestrian-only walking strip downtown! Visit shops, explore galleries and try some restaurants! Click the link to learn more about The Commons! We suggest parking at the Seneca Street Garage located at 215 N Tioga St, Ithaca, NY 14850.
Cascadilla Gorge Trail
Park on a side street, and take this trail through some beautiful falls, up to Cornell's main drag. This is a easy to moderate hike, but with a lot of stairs. When you reach the top, stop and grab some CTB (Collegetown Bagels) - you won't regret it.
Robert H. Treman State Park
One of the best State Parks Ithaca has to offer. Bring a towel, and go for a dip in the natural gorge pool- you can even leap off of their diving board. After that, take the most perfect loop hike, walking through the cavernous gorges and viewing points.
Van Nattas Dam ("First Dam")
The best place to lounge the day before or the day after the wedding! You may find parking at the Mulholland Wild Flower Preserve lot. If not, you'll need to find street parking on Giles, Water Street, or Bridge Street and walk down. It's a short (but steep) trek down to the base of the dam. Once you are down at the bottom, find a spot to lay out a towel, take a dip, or even jump in the water.
Stewart Park
Lakefront park, with benches and trails. Walk a little, and find a spot to take in all of Cayuga's beauty!
Ithaca Falls
If you are looking for some waterfall action but without a major walk/hike, park and walk a short .1 mile to the famous "Ithaca Falls". Grab a picture and take it all in.
Dolce Delight
The best breakfast sandwiches known to man. Inarguable. Our favorite is "The Moose" add spinach! They are open every day except Sundays.
Asia Cuisine
The BEST asian food you can get in Ithaca, NY. The cutest hole in the wall place with vibrant flavors and friendly staff. Sam's order: Chicken and Broccoli, sweet potato roll, and an order of the tteokbokki!
Collegetown Bagels
Quintacential Ithaca. Good coffee and bagel sandwiches. Order a "California Sunrise" on a Rosemary Salt bagel... you won't regret it.
Ithaca Beer Co
Grab a Flower Power (or any other amazing beer) and order some grub!