Dining Reccs
reliably good food nearby :)
Gimme! Coffee
430 N Cayuga Stgreat coffee, outdoor seating, Wifi and local atmosphere.
Walking distance, local vibes and a great spot for family breakfast.
20 locals recommend
Lincoln Street Diner
309 E Lincoln StWalking distance, local vibes and a great spot for family breakfast.
right down the street. great outdoor space in the summer. excellent local craft beer on tap and a great burger. Lots of salads and sides too.
94 locals recommend
Northstar House
202 E Falls Stright down the street. great outdoor space in the summer. excellent local craft beer on tap and a great burger. Lots of salads and sides too.
Allechant
903 Hanshaw Rddelicious upscale breakfast and brunch in the historic heights hood.
Taste of Thai
216 E State Stauthentic thai at the right price. delivery available as well.
great beer and cocktails. good place for a date or to bring the in-laws. good food and great service.
27 locals recommend
Mahogany Grill
112 N Aurora Stgreat beer and cocktails. good place for a date or to bring the in-laws. good food and great service.
Great wood fired pizza, local beer and seasonal cocktails. Wednesday night has live music! Fun spot and you can explore the Lansing Center trail right next door if you want to make an afternoon of it.
18 locals recommend
Salt Point Brewing Co.
6 Louise Bement LnGreat wood fired pizza, local beer and seasonal cocktails. Wednesday night has live music! Fun spot and you can explore the Lansing Center trail right next door if you want to make an afternoon of it.
Drinks & Nightlife
spots for drinks, music or both!
excellent mexican food and fantastic drinks + live music! A really fun place :)
75 locals recommend
Agava Restaurant
381 Pine Tree Rdexcellent mexican food and fantastic drinks + live music! A really fun place :)
It's so close to the house and often times has live music! The atmosphere is so relaxing and the restaurant next door, Northstar is great!
Casita Del Polaris
1201 N Tioga StIt's so close to the house and often times has live music! The atmosphere is so relaxing and the restaurant next door, Northstar is great!
There is usually live music, a DJ or something else going on at this 2-level bar! Great cocktails! See Lindsay upstairs if you get the chance or Annie downstairs!
39 locals recommend
Lot 10 Bar and Lounge
106 S Cayuga StThere is usually live music, a DJ or something else going on at this 2-level bar! Great cocktails! See Lindsay upstairs if you get the chance or Annie downstairs!
There's ALWAYS music at The Range! For usually a little to nothing cover + great drinks!
22 locals recommend
The Range
119 E State StThere's ALWAYS music at The Range! For usually a little to nothing cover + great drinks!
excellent cocktail bar with a beautiful indoor and outdoor seating area. in the summer there's often a food truck.
33 locals recommend
Bar Argos
408 E State Stexcellent cocktail bar with a beautiful indoor and outdoor seating area. in the summer there's often a food truck.
my fave local business. They have a wonderful wine tasting every thursday night and are my first stop for reccs on wine, wineries and have a great spirits selection as well :)
25 locals recommend
Red Feet Wine Market & Spirit Provisions
435 Franklin Stmy fave local business. They have a wonderful wine tasting every thursday night and are my first stop for reccs on wine, wineries and have a great spirits selection as well :)
Hound and Mare
118 N Aurora Stgreat coffee and breakfast sandwiches
incredible summer views. great cider and tasty small bite plates. makes a great late lunch
35 locals recommend
South Hill Cider
550 Sandbank Rdincredible summer views. great cider and tasty small bite plates. makes a great late lunch
Sightseeing
lots of gorgeous gorges to choose from! some are flat hikes, some are pretty steep. check out google for details.
Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Lake Streetstunning natural wonder, steps from the house!
It's a rewarding hike with beautiful views! Grab some comfy shoes and hit the trail!
128 locals recommend
Cascadilla Gorge Trail
Cascadilla Gorge TrailIt's a rewarding hike with beautiful views! Grab some comfy shoes and hit the trail!
Buttermilk Falls State Park
not to be missed. absolutely stunning.
iconic falls as incredible in summer as it is in winter. in summer check to see if the swimming area is open. :)
507 locals recommend
Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock Blvdiconic falls as incredible in summer as it is in winter. in summer check to see if the swimming area is open. :)
Entertainment & Activities
fun strolls and activities
long walks, bird watching, nature walks, sailing, kayaking, biking, picnics, you name it. beautiful park to soak in the Ithaca scene.
51 locals recommend
Cass Park
701 Taughannock Blvdlong walks, bird watching, nature walks, sailing, kayaking, biking, picnics, you name it. beautiful park to soak in the Ithaca scene.
Shopping
fun local spots to poke around for upstate treasures
The Vintage Industry
1201 W State Stvintage everything your heart desires. great finds and great prices.
collection of vintage and antique dealers both indoor and outside. a great scene.
23 locals recommend
Found In Ithaca
227 Cherry Stcollection of vintage and antique dealers both indoor and outside. a great scene.
Essentials
part of Ithaca culture! the Co-op! Local fare, local goods, local people.
130 locals recommend
GreenStar
770 Cascadilla Stpart of Ithaca culture! the Co-op! Local fare, local goods, local people.
Ithaca Commons
171 E M.L.K. Jr. StIt's the iconic spot in the commons where everything happens!
Walmart Supercenter
135 Fairgrounds Memorial PkwyParks & Nature
All you might have to do is pay parking for this BEAUTIFUL site. The hike can be long; however, if you don't want to hike, there's another spot to peep the waterfall!
373 locals recommend
Buttermilk Falls State Park
All you might have to do is pay parking for this BEAUTIFUL site. The hike can be long; however, if you don't want to hike, there's another spot to peep the waterfall!