Favorite Ithaca Things
Food scene
Milkstand
215 North Meadow StreetNew restaurant - amazing breakfast and lunch only a block away!
Best spot for pho, curry, and home cooked vietnamese food. Currently only doing take out but one of my favorite spots in Ithaca - only a block away!
111 locals recommend
Saigon Kitchen
526 W State StBest spot for pho, curry, and home cooked vietnamese food. Currently only doing take out but one of my favorite spots in Ithaca - only a block away!
Less than a block to this coffee shop - a favorite local ithaca roaster
184 locals recommend
Gimme! Coffee
430 N Cayuga StLess than a block to this coffee shop - a favorite local ithaca roaster
Ithaca Beer Co.
122 Ithaca Beer DrPerfect spot after hiking at buttermilk across the way.
Right around the block! They also have a food truck for small bites - @silofoodtruck on Instagram
50 locals recommend
Liquid State Brewing Company
620 W Green StRight around the block! They also have a food truck for small bites - @silofoodtruck on Instagram
Simeon's American Bistro
224 E State StThe State Diner
428 W State StAmazing hand made hand pies - savory or sweet. Similar to an empanada. The dough is so flaky and good!
Mama Said Hand Pies
118 W Green StAmazing hand made hand pies - savory or sweet. Similar to an empanada. The dough is so flaky and good!
Press Cafè
118 W Green StCute alley with local food shops
Scenic lakeside American restaurant. They have live bands sometimes too!
88 locals recommend
The Boatyard Grill
525 Old Taughannock BlvdScenic lakeside American restaurant. They have live bands sometimes too!
Gorgers
116 W State StSandwich shop for a great, affordable & quick bite
Great spot for Asian - they have a large selection from sushi to korean food.
44 locals recommend
Asia Cuisine
126 N Aurora StGreat spot for Asian - they have a large selection from sushi to korean food.
Great mexican food - walk the commons then stop for a bite & margaritas
113 locals recommend
Viva Taqueria & Cantina
215 E State StGreat mexican food - walk the commons then stop for a bite & margaritas
Good food option for families, and often open later than other restaurants.
23 locals recommend
Luna Inspired Street Food Downtown
113 N Aurora StGood food option for families, and often open later than other restaurants.
The Watershed
121 W State StModern bar with great cocktails
Fun bar for happy hour - great cocktails with a large covered area for outdoor seating.
33 locals recommend
Bar Argos
408 E State StFun bar for happy hour - great cocktails with a large covered area for outdoor seating.
Local ice cream shop with a large selection of amazing flavors.
99 locals recommend
Purity Ice Cream Co.
700 Cascadilla StLocal ice cream shop with a large selection of amazing flavors.
Maru Ramen
512 W State StGreat ramen spot
The Rook
404 W State StBar with outdoor seating & late night bites
The Westy
516 W State StBar with chill atmosphere, pool + darts. Lots of outdoor space.
Great breakfast spot - delicious bagel sandwiches and matcha lattes
14 locals recommend
Hound and Mare
118 N Aurora StGreat breakfast spot - delicious bagel sandwiches and matcha lattes
Monks on the Commons
120 S Aurora StMaxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar
635 W State StGreat dinner and cocktail spot
Beautiful place to enjoy the sunset with expansive views over the valley. They have live bands, local cider, food, and events.
35 locals recommend
South Hill Cider
550 Sandbank RdBeautiful place to enjoy the sunset with expansive views over the valley. They have live bands, local cider, food, and events.
Sightseeing
Downtown pedestrian street full of shops and restaurants! Must see for visiting Ithaca
156 locals recommend
Ithaca Commons
171 E M.L.K. Jr. StDowntown pedestrian street full of shops and restaurants! Must see for visiting Ithaca
Amazing farmers market with local produce, restaurants, and handcrafted goods.
266 locals recommend
Ithaca Farmers Market
545 3rd StAmazing farmers market with local produce, restaurants, and handcrafted goods.
One of the many gorges / waterfalls within walking distance
156 locals recommend
Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Lake StreetOne of the many gorges / waterfalls within walking distance
Great hike up to Cornell’s campus and college town - within walking distance
128 locals recommend
Cascadilla Gorge Trail
Cascadilla Gorge TrailGreat hike up to Cornell’s campus and college town - within walking distance
Perfect spot for swimming in the creek and lounging on rocks drinking a beer.
8 locals recommend
Flat Rock
397 Forest Home DrPerfect spot for swimming in the creek and lounging on rocks drinking a beer.
Sciencenter
601 1st StFun kids museum
Amazing hiking trails - there’s one that’s flat through The Valley and multiple rim trails to gain some elevation and views from above. Huge waterfall!
507 locals recommend
Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdAmazing hiking trails - there’s one that’s flat through The Valley and multiple rim trails to gain some elevation and views from above. Huge waterfall!
Buttermilk Falls State Park
Great hiking!
First Dam
219 Giles StSwimming spot, frequented more by high school and college students
Honey tasting in a beautiful setting surrounded by farms and meadow. Local artisan shop and apiary- great for gifts.
Honeybee Embassy
4061 Swamp College RdHoney tasting in a beautiful setting surrounded by farms and meadow. Local artisan shop and apiary- great for gifts.
Amazing place with trails and a gigantic treehouse in the woods!
32 locals recommend
Cayuga Nature Center
1420 Taughannock BlvdAmazing place with trails and a gigantic treehouse in the woods!
Stewart Park
71 Stewart ParkScenic park along the lake - great for a picnic or walk.
Podunk X/C Ski Shop
9147 New York 96Rent cross country skis here and there are trails in the area