Guidebook for Ithaca
Food Scene
The ambience is peaceful, surrounded on 3 sides by water. The food is excellent,
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The Boatyard Grill
525 Old Taughannock BlvdThe ambience is peaceful, surrounded on 3 sides by water. The food is excellent,
Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar
635 W State StVery noisy but fun - and great food!
It has great bagels, breads and pastries, a hot breakfast bar and an eclectic atmosphere.
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Ithaca Bakery
400 N Meadow StIt has great bagels, breads and pastries, a hot breakfast bar and an eclectic atmosphere.
Moosewood began as a coop back in the early 70s. It is now a destination for people who have enjoyed their vegetarian cookbooks. It has expanded since its early days but retains the down-home character. Moosewood is located in an old school building, adjacent to The Commons.
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Moosewood Restaurant
215 N Cayuga StMoosewood began as a coop back in the early 70s. It is now a destination for people who have enjoyed their vegetarian cookbooks. It has expanded since its early days but retains the down-home character. Moosewood is located in an old school building, adjacent to The Commons.
Parks & Nature
Taughannock (pronounced ta-gan-nuk) Falls is higher than Niagara but very skinny, The Overlook has been recently updated with a visitors center and large parking area. Very worthwhile visit.
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Taughannock Falls Overlook Visitors Center
2381 Taughannock Park RdTaughannock (pronounced ta-gan-nuk) Falls is higher than Niagara but very skinny, The Overlook has been recently updated with a visitors center and large parking area. Very worthwhile visit.
This is one of the many gorgeous falls and gorges that are in and around Ithaca. And the reason for the bumper stickers you will find on our vehicles - "Ithaca is Gorges"!!
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Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Lake StreetThis is one of the many gorgeous falls and gorges that are in and around Ithaca. And the reason for the bumper stickers you will find on our vehicles - "Ithaca is Gorges"!!
Arts & Culture
It has excellent resources for learning the history of the area, including Cornell University and Ithaca College.
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The History Center in Tompkins County
110 N Tioga StIt has excellent resources for learning the history of the area, including Cornell University and Ithaca College.
It's known for excellent (and eclectic) theatre productions during its summer season, including music and drama. In the off-season, local and nationally known musicians take the stage.
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Hangar Theatre
801 Taughannock BlvdIt's known for excellent (and eclectic) theatre productions during its summer season, including music and drama. In the off-season, local and nationally known musicians take the stage.
Locally written theatre pieces. Small, intimate and interesting!
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Kitchen Theatre Company
417 W State StLocally written theatre pieces. Small, intimate and interesting!
Museum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg RdA wonderful place to learn the story of the earth!
Shopping
(Please ignore the automatic ad for the Marriott) The Commons, including a couple of blocks in the center of our little city, is an outdoor pedestrian mall with interesting restaurants and shops. Its walkway features interesting facts about the area, including a Carl Sagan exhibit. Children love the educational and play spaces.
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
120 S Aurora St(Please ignore the automatic ad for the Marriott) The Commons, including a couple of blocks in the center of our little city, is an outdoor pedestrian mall with interesting restaurants and shops. Its walkway features interesting facts about the area, including a Carl Sagan exhibit. Children love the educational and play spaces.
Who doesn't need to purchase something that you can only buy at a Mall? Ithaca Mall is located on Triphammer Rd. to the north of the city. From our place, find Rt 13 north and exit at Triphammer Rd.
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Shops at Ithaca
40 Catherwood RdWho doesn't need to purchase something that you can only buy at a Mall? Ithaca Mall is located on Triphammer Rd. to the north of the city. From our place, find Rt 13 north and exit at Triphammer Rd.
Essentials
Wegmans is (almost) everyone's favorite grocery store, with both gourmet and standard choices of foods. It's Market Cafe includes a sub shop, pizza counter, sushi center, Asian foods, a fabulous deli and plenty of tables inside; and outside in the summer. And yes, there's a child care center while you shop.
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Wegmans
500 S Meadow St Wegmans is (almost) everyone's favorite grocery store, with both gourmet and standard choices of foods. It's Market Cafe includes a sub shop, pizza counter, sushi center, Asian foods, a fabulous deli and plenty of tables inside; and outside in the summer. And yes, there's a child care center while you shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Haunt
702 Willow Ave