Guidebook for Ithaca
Parks & Nature
Iconic falls and swimming hole right in town, perfect for a summer cool down.
156 locals recommend
Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Lake StreetIconic falls and swimming hole right in town, perfect for a summer cool down.
Excellent hiking and camping. Swimming at Treman Falls and a playground for the kiddies.
333 locals recommend
TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdExcellent hiking and camping. Swimming at Treman Falls and a playground for the kiddies.
Great waterfall with hiking, camping, and swimming a short drive out of town.
507 locals recommend
Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdGreat waterfall with hiking, camping, and swimming a short drive out of town.
Great swimming falls with a diving board and a sweet playground and picnic areas.
373 locals recommend
Buttermilk Falls State Park
Great swimming falls with a diving board and a sweet playground and picnic areas.
Arts & Culture
Kitchen Theatre Company
417 W State StLive theater a few blocks south.
Historic venue featuring music, movies, live theater, and more.
67 locals recommend
State Theatre of Ithaca
107 W State StHistoric venue featuring music, movies, live theater, and more.
Tompkins County Public Library
101 E Green StGreat kids area.
Entertainment & Activities
Not to be missed on a summer weekend. Food, drink, music, and crafts from around the region, in an open-air pavilion down by the waterfront.
266 locals recommend
Ithaca Farmers Market
545 3rd StNot to be missed on a summer weekend. Food, drink, music, and crafts from around the region, in an open-air pavilion down by the waterfront.
Sciencenter
601 1st StHands-on discovery museum and play place for kids of all ages.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Westy
516 W State StGreat local bar with outdoor seating and a relaxed atmosphere.
2 floor cocktail lounge and night club, it's a hot spot on the weekend nights.
40 locals recommend
Lot 10 Bar and Lounge
106 S Cayuga St2 floor cocktail lounge and night club, it's a hot spot on the weekend nights.
Essentials
Wegmans
500 S Meadow StGreat 24/7 grocery store with a cafe and lots options for a quick bite.
Mobil
540 W State StClosest fuel station and 24hr convenience mart
John's Convenience
333 W State StNeighborhood convenience store and deli. Owner operated.
Food Scene
Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar
635 W State StOutstanding cajun fish house.
Saigon Kitchen
526 W State StBest Vietnamese food outside of Vietnam.
Your neighborhood dinner. The fries are unbeatable. Despite all the signage, they are unfortunately not open 24 hrs.
31 locals recommend
The State Diner
428 W State StYour neighborhood dinner. The fries are unbeatable. Despite all the signage, they are unfortunately not open 24 hrs.
Just down the block, formerly the Corner Store, this place serves up foot-long hot dogs, 1/3 pound burgers, and serious fish fry all through the work week.
Corner Store Catering
402 W Court StJust down the block, formerly the Corner Store, this place serves up foot-long hot dogs, 1/3 pound burgers, and serious fish fry all through the work week.
Ithaca Ale House
301 E State StGreat burgers, skillet wings, and draft selection.
Le Café Cent-Dix
110 N Aurora StBest upscale food and drink in town.
Gimme! Coffee
430 N Cayuga StFor your caffeine fix.
Expansive bakery with massive sandwich menu in addition to salad and hot bars, gourmet coffee, and smoothies.
169 locals recommend
Ithaca Bakery
400 N Meadow StExpansive bakery with massive sandwich menu in addition to salad and hot bars, gourmet coffee, and smoothies.
Right on the corner by your apartment, this casual eatery serves up exceptional fare.
58 locals recommend
The Rook
404 W State StRight on the corner by your apartment, this casual eatery serves up exceptional fare.
The ionic reopened Simeon's is a perfect spot for dates or groups seeking exceptional local food and drink options.
38 locals recommend
Simeon's American Bistro
224 E State StThe ionic reopened Simeon's is a perfect spot for dates or groups seeking exceptional local food and drink options.
Shopping
The heart of downtown Ithaca, great shopping and a playground. Lots of can't-go-wrong dining at the eastern end.
156 locals recommend
Ithaca Commons
171 E M.L.K. Jr. StThe heart of downtown Ithaca, great shopping and a playground. Lots of can't-go-wrong dining at the eastern end.
New and used stuff for kids and parents with an activity room, play area, and bouncy house/ball pit.
8 locals recommend
Jillian's Drawers
609 W Clinton StNew and used stuff for kids and parents with an activity room, play area, and bouncy house/ball pit.
Downstairs from the Autumn Leaves Book Store, this vinyl lovers paradise will eat up hours of your time. Expansive used record collection from $1 up.
8 locals recommend
Angry Mom Records
115 E State StDownstairs from the Autumn Leaves Book Store, this vinyl lovers paradise will eat up hours of your time. Expansive used record collection from $1 up.