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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ithaca,_New_YorkIthaca, New York - Wikipedia

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   Ithaca (/ ˈ ɪ θ ə k ə /) is a city in and the county seat of Tompkins County, New York, United States. Situated on the southern shore of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region of New York, Ithaca is the largest community in the Ithaca metropolitan statistical area. It is named after the Greek island of Ithaca. [3]

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Ithaca-New-YorkIthaca | Finger Lakes, Cornell, Gorges | Britannica

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   Oct 1, 2024 · Ithaca, city, seat (1817) of Tompkins county, south-central New York, U.S. It lies at the southern end of Cayuga Lake (one of the Finger Lakes), 55 miles (89 km) southwest of Syracuse. Within the city are picturesque gorges cut by several creeks. Founded in 1789 by Simeon DeWitt, surveyor general.

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4. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attractions-g47958THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Ithaca (2024) - Tripadvisor

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   Things to Do in Ithaca, New York: See Tripadvisor's 37,370 traveller reviews and photos of Ithaca tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Ithaca. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

   • The top attractions to visit in Ithaca are: Robert Treman State Park Buttermilk Falls State Park Cayuga Lake Cornell University Cascadilla Gorge Tr...
   • The best outdoor activities in Ithaca according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Robert Treman State Park Cascadilla Gorge Trail Cayuga Lake Cornell...
   • The most popular things to do in Ithaca with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:Robert Treman State ParkCascadilla Gorge TrailCayuga...

5. www.visitithaca.comVisit Ithaca NY | Find Hotels, Restaurants & Things to Do

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   Whether you’re staying in a hotel or a charming inn, the greater Ithaca area will welcome you with top-notch hospitality and lodging options. The official tourism website for Ithaca, NY & Tompkins County! Your guide to Ithaca hotels, restaurants, events, waterfalls, wineries & attractions.

6. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › Ithaca_(New_York)Ithaca (New York) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Ithaca is a town of contrasts, and it attracts many different types of visitors. It is very much a college town, but it is also home to a solid and vibrant permanent community. The town is compact yet surrounded by extensive outdoor attractions. Even Cornell University is a study in contrasts: it has the noble, refined air of the Ivy League school ...

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   As Ithaca is a college town, bus service by TCAT(Tompkins County Area Transit) is frequent and runs late into the night. Taxi service is an inexpensive way to get around the small city, and it is available by phone, but expect to wait an hour or more on busy or cold nights. Avis & Hertz Rental cars are available at Ithaca Tompkins County Regional A...

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   42.4218-76.49471 Ithaca College, 953 Danby Rd, ☏ +1 607 274-3011. Keep an eye out for the free concerts in particular.

   42.4394-76.49722 Ithaca Commons.

   42.683333-76.6961113 Cayuga Lake.

   Waterfalls - many of the local waterfalls are located in state parks with hiking trails that were built (or rebuilt) by public works projects in the 1930s, often featuring stone staircases and brid...

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   Nature and science

   1. 42.5188-76.55491 Cayuga Nature Center, 1420 Taughannock Blvd, ☏ +1 607 273-6260. Cayuga Nature Center has over 5 miles (8 km) of trails and a lodge filled with indoor exhibits including a kids' activity room, indoor and outdoor live animal exhibits and a seasonal butterfly house. TreeTops, their six-story tree house, and 5 miles of trails are open from dawn to dusk. They also offer a wide range of educational activities including environmental and animal programs, an active outreach progra...

   Recreation

   1. Cass Park- North off Route 89, just outside town. Skating in winter, swimming pool in summer. This is adjacent to Alan Treman State Park, which contains a marina and a large fenced off-leash dog park.

   Performing arts

   1. Kitchen Theatre Company. Bold, intimate, engaging. Kitchen Theatre Company is Downtown Ithaca's year round professional theare. Critically acclaimed, this theatre is nationally renowned and offers four performance series (Main Stage, Family Fare, Kitchen Counter Culture, Kitchen Sink). The Kitchen presents an engaging mix of contemporary, regional, and world premiere plays and musicals in an intimate 73-seat theatre that encourages a bold relationship between audience and actor. "Important...

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   Ithaca is home to one of the world's most successful local currency experiments. The Ithaca Hour was Ithaca's local currency that was accepted by more than 600 local merchants and service providers, including the Autumn Leavesbookstore at Ithaca Commons that served as the unofficial home of the currency. Using Ithaca Hours contributed to Ithaca's e...

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   Ithaca has some of the best and most diverse dining options in all of upstate New York. The areas with the highest concentration of restaurants are in Downtown and Collegetown. Downtown and The Commons has the most variety, ranging from Pizza, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Indian to fine-dining establishments. If you are uncertain about what you w...

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   Collegetown

   1. Level-BIn Collegetown, often with live DJs. Top shelf liquor - although drinks are expensive. It is the only decently clubby place in Ithaca. 2. Loco, on Stewart Ave next to East Buffalo Street. Small low key bar with a Mexican theme. Provides nightly specials. More on the pricey side compared to other bars in Ithaca, but is often the least crowded or noisy. Has an upscale, hip atmosphere.

   Downtown/Commons

   1. ChanticleerLocal hangout on corner of Cayuga and State Street marked by a neon rooster. Downmarket, excellent jukebox. 2. Pete's Cayuga BarPopular with both locals and students who enjoy sports and a quiet atmosphere. 3. Simeon'sRestaurant with great food also has a large selection of microbrew and imported beer on tap and bottle, as well as wine. Aurora St. at the Commons. 4. Viva! Taqueria & CantinaMexican restaurant that serves Margaritas and has a large selection of Tequila. Aurora St....

   Fall Creek

   1. Fall Creek HouseDive bar where you can sit next to Grad students and Vietnam Vets at the same time. Just steps from Ithaca Falls. 2. Northstar HouseRestaurant and bar with an outside patio right in the middle of a quiet neighborhood. Often has live music on the patio in the summer.

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   Ithaca is not a large city, but between Cornell and Ithaca College, about 25,000 students attend school here, with thousands more people visiting daily for conferences, sporting events, and other university functions. On normal days, Hotel and motel rooms can be surprisingly hard to find and shockingly expensive when compared to the surrounding are...

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7. www.historicithaca.org › visitithacaA Tourist's Guide to Historic Ithaca | Historicithaca

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   Immerse yourself in the rich historical tapestry of our charming town while embracing sustainable living. From cozy accommodations to delectable dining options, we invite you to discover Ithaca's unique blend of heritage and eco-consciousness.

8. www.travelandleisure.com › ithaca-new-york-travelIthaca, New York, Travel Guide - Leisure

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   Aug 2, 2023 · Known for its cascading waterfalls, breathtaking gorges, and sweeping views of Cayuga Lake, Ithaca is a perfect destination for nature lovers, but is also said to have more restaurants per capita...