Guidebook for Ithaca
Parks & Nature
Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdTallest waterfall on the East Coast. Iconic
Cayuga Lake
Watch the sunset, find a hike, rent a boat....beautiful
Biggest waterfall in town running down the gorges by Cornell. Short walk from downtown, grab a drink or bite at North Star afterwards.
156 locals recommend
Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Lake StreetBiggest waterfall in town running down the gorges by Cornell. Short walk from downtown, grab a drink or bite at North Star afterwards.
Beautiful falls, nice long trails. Grab a bite and brew at Ithaca Beer Company afterwards.
373 locals recommend
Buttermilk Falls State Park
Beautiful falls, nice long trails. Grab a bite and brew at Ithaca Beer Company afterwards.
TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdMost gorgeous park to hike in Ithaca! Favorite waterfalls.
Food Scene
One of the best restaurants in the area. Handmade Italian in a quiet secret spot - call ahead for reservation!
51 locals recommend
Gola Osteria
115 S Quarry StOne of the best restaurants in the area. Handmade Italian in a quiet secret spot - call ahead for reservation!
Incredible French fusion food, top-notch service and presentation
35 locals recommend
Le Café Cent-Dix
110 N Aurora StIncredible French fusion food, top-notch service and presentation
Mercato
108 N Aurora StAwesome food, service, presentation. Small yet romantic
Best Thai place in town - for ambience, taste, and service
35 locals recommend
Tamarind Thai Restaurant
503 N Meadow StBest Thai place in town - for ambience, taste, and service
Great sandwiches, local coffee, wraps, soups, anything you need :)
110 locals recommend
Collegetown Bagels
420 College AveGreat sandwiches, local coffee, wraps, soups, anything you need :)
Close to Cornell. Precious old-school market with amazing local coffee, pastries, sandwiches, small grocer vibe. Live music on certain nights with beer, wine, and cider on tap.
30 locals recommend
Brookton's Market
491 Brooktondale RdClose to Cornell. Precious old-school market with amazing local coffee, pastries, sandwiches, small grocer vibe. Live music on certain nights with beer, wine, and cider on tap.
Ithaca Beer Co.
122 Ithaca Beer DrSuper close, great beer and cider, epic burgers and pizza!
Best oysters and seafood, nightly specials at this hip Nola-inspired joint. V close to home, 7 min away.
108 locals recommend
Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar
635 W State StBest oysters and seafood, nightly specials at this hip Nola-inspired joint. V close to home, 7 min away.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lot 10 Bar and Lounge
106 S Cayuga StGreat bar and music upstairs on certain nights.
Best beer! Great burger, big brewery. 5 min away. Must for beer-lovers
160 locals recommend
Ithaca Beer Co.
122 Ithaca Beer DrBest beer! Great burger, big brewery. 5 min away. Must for beer-lovers
South Hill Cider
550 Sandbank RdMusic Thursdays! Sweet spot w great cider & views.
The Range
119 E State StGood bar, great music when they have it
Deep Dive
Incredible vibe, music schedule, and local scene! This is the best club in town.
Arts & Culture
Johnson Museum of Art
114 Central AveMuseum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg RdSuper cool
Community School of Music-Arts
330 E State StVery special museum! Full of glass history and gorgeous art. Worth a visit.
252 locals recommend
Corning Museum of Glass
1 Museum WayVery special museum! Full of glass history and gorgeous art. Worth a visit.