Guidebook for Ithaca
Food Scene
Ithaca Bakery
400 N Meadow StAwesome food, coffee, snacks, bread and prepared meals.
YUM,YUM, and YUM. They also have a fantastic daily breakfast and weekend brunch!
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Purity Ice Cream Co.
700 Cascadilla StYUM,YUM, and YUM. They also have a fantastic daily breakfast and weekend brunch!
Best coffee in Ithaca. They also have a location at 506 W State St.
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Gimme! Coffee
430 N Cayuga StBest coffee in Ithaca. They also have a location at 506 W State St.
Le Café Cent-Dix
110 N Aurora StOne of my favorite restaurants! $$
Sal's Pizzeria
220 S Fulton StPizza joint! Excellent Italian. Heavy on the cheese, though!
Viva Taqueria & Cantina
215 E State StBest Mexican food in town!
This is Ithaca's only restaurant on the water. They typically have live music every Friday night on their deck. They serve American food (burgers, steaks, salads, and seafood).
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The Boatyard Grill
525 Old Taughannock BlvdThis is Ithaca's only restaurant on the water. They typically have live music every Friday night on their deck. They serve American food (burgers, steaks, salads, and seafood).
Glenwood Pines
1213 Taughannock BlvdConsistently wins for best burgers in Ithaca.
Great New Orleans style southern restaurant! They have daily raw oyster bar specials.
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Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar
635 W State StGreat New Orleans style southern restaurant! They have daily raw oyster bar specials.
Mahogany Grill
112 N Aurora StGood Italian and American food! Great Bar. $$
Taste Of Thai Express
209 S Meadow StIn my opinion, the best Thai in Ithaca
Delicious Breakfast! Amazing views of the lake from South Hill (Ithaca College area)
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Sunset Grill
823 Danby RdDelicious Breakfast! Amazing views of the lake from South Hill (Ithaca College area)
Best diner breakfast in Ithaca! My English Grandmother would have called it a "hole in the wall," but the owner is awesome and the place is always hoppin'!
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Lincoln Street Diner
309 E Lincoln StBest diner breakfast in Ithaca! My English Grandmother would have called it a "hole in the wall," but the owner is awesome and the place is always hoppin'!
This is on the south side of town (probably a 12min drive). Excellent homestyle/country food!
Stella's Barn
30 Leslo LnThis is on the south side of town (probably a 12min drive). Excellent homestyle/country food!
D.P. Dough - Ithaca
408 College AvenueWell...Drunk People Dough (DP Dough). Calzones...get the Buffer Zone!
Mercato
108 N Aurora StSame owners as Le Cafe. Amazing food.
Gorgers
116 W State StSoups, Sandwiches, and subs! Everything fresh made!
If you like NYC style pizza, this is your place! Located in the heart of the up and coming West End!
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Franco's Pizzeria
527 West State StreetIf you like NYC style pizza, this is your place! Located in the heart of the up and coming West End!
I have not been here yet, but I've heard nothing but great things!
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Maru Ramen
512 W State StI have not been here yet, but I've heard nothing but great things!
Pretty cool place...quite an array of Mac and Cheese dishes!
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Luna Inspired Street Food Downtown
113 N Aurora StPretty cool place...quite an array of Mac and Cheese dishes!
Parks & Nature
Buttermilk Falls State Park
Cornell Plantations
Beautiful 1.5mi loop, with trails and ponds
See the tallest free falling waterfall in NY!
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Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdSee the tallest free falling waterfall in NY!
Flat, paved trail that runs from Stewart Park to Cass Park. It is just down the road from the house. You can catch the Farmer's Market there on the weekends!
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Caygua Waterfront Trail
Flat, paved trail that runs from Stewart Park to Cass Park. It is just down the road from the house. You can catch the Farmer's Market there on the weekends!
Local city golf course situated at the south end of the lake.
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Newman Municipal Golf Course
10 Pier RdLocal city golf course situated at the south end of the lake.
This is one of my favorite hiking trails. Rim and gorge trail options. Contact me via cell phone if you would like more information on this park. There is another Finger Lakes trail that I can direct you to.
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TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdThis is one of my favorite hiking trails. Rim and gorge trail options. Contact me via cell phone if you would like more information on this park. There is another Finger Lakes trail that I can direct you to.
Awesome wooded trail that starts at Cass Park and ends at Taughannock State Park, parallels Rt 89 the entire way. More suitable for biking due to the distance involved.
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Black Diamond Trail
Black Diamond TrailAwesome wooded trail that starts at Cass Park and ends at Taughannock State Park, parallels Rt 89 the entire way. More suitable for biking due to the distance involved.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good drinks, good food, lots of TV's and live music on the weekends.
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Ithaca Ale House
301 E State StGood drinks, good food, lots of TV's and live music on the weekends.
Awesome bar with outdoor space for lawn games. They serve grill food in the summer.
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The Westy
516 W State StAwesome bar with outdoor space for lawn games. They serve grill food in the summer.
This is located on the south end of town, but is only a 10 minute drive. Superb venue with lots of outdoor seating and a small, but great, menu. Get there early in the evenings...it fills up fast!
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Ithaca Beer Co.
122 Ithaca Beer DrThis is located on the south end of town, but is only a 10 minute drive. Superb venue with lots of outdoor seating and a small, but great, menu. Get there early in the evenings...it fills up fast!
Very cool "banquet hall-esque" local brewery in the heart of the West End. They serve Liquid State beer and local wines and ciders. They also have light hor d'oeuvre's, but you can also bring food in.
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Liquid State Brewing Company
620 W Green StVery cool "banquet hall-esque" local brewery in the heart of the West End. They serve Liquid State beer and local wines and ciders. They also have light hor d'oeuvre's, but you can also bring food in.
Essentials
Wegmans
500 S Meadow St Best. Grocery. Store. Ever.
GreenStar
770 Cascadilla StAll Natural grocery store
CVS
625 W Clinton StCayuga Medical Center: Emergency Room
101 Dates DriveWine shop with great inventory. The staff knows their wines!
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Red Feet Wine Market & Spirit Provisions
435 Franklin StWine shop with great inventory. The staff knows their wines!
Pete's Coin Laundry
201 Taughannock BlvdLaundromat
Community Fitness of Ithaca
Drop in to the box and take a well coached class from Jared and Nina!
State of the art equipment. They do have daily and weekly fees.
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Island Health & Fitness
310 Taughannock BlvdState of the art equipment. They do have daily and weekly fees.
West End Liquors
115 N Meadow StWine and Liquor store. My go to spot.
Everything Else
Ithaca Commons
171 E M.L.K. Jr. StShops and restaurants
Entertainment & Activities
Rents kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards here!
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Puddledockers Retail and Rentals
Rents kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards here!
Wine & Design
124 S Cayuga StSip wine and paint on canvas with direction and tips from artists.
For the kids! They have both indoor and outdoor activities. Less than five minutes from the house.
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Sciencenter
601 1st StFor the kids! They have both indoor and outdoor activities. Less than five minutes from the house.
Regal Ithaca Mall
40 Catherwood RdArts & Culture
The History Center in Tompkins County
110 N Tioga StThis is such a great theatre. Not a bad seat in the house. Check out shows that are playing during your stay!
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State Theatre of Ithaca
107 W State StThis is such a great theatre. Not a bad seat in the house. Check out shows that are playing during your stay!