Kathy's Guidebook
Wineries, Breweries, and Cideries
Our favorite spots to taste the local beverage scene, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy the views.
Super close by, stop here for one of their incredible ciders—they put such love and care and hard work in creating them—often foraging from abandoned wild orchards!
35 residents recomanen
South Hill Cider
550 Sandbank RdSuper close by, stop here for one of their incredible ciders—they put such love and care and hard work in creating them—often foraging from abandoned wild orchards!
This is a small, unique little winery located in town. If you’re going with a group, Id call in advance!
11 residents recomanen
Ports of New York Winery
815 Taber StThis is a small, unique little winery located in town. If you’re going with a group, Id call in advance!
A perfect place to stop with friends or family, take in the views from their porch, grab a bite and enjoy the wonderful ciders that this farm and cidery produces!
86 residents recomanen
Finger Lakes Cider House
4017 Hickok RdA perfect place to stop with friends or family, take in the views from their porch, grab a bite and enjoy the wonderful ciders that this farm and cidery produces!
Beautiful setting, great wine—reservations recommended. Perfect for more serious wine enthusiasts!
14 residents recomanen
Forge Cellars
3775 Mathews RdBeautiful setting, great wine—reservations recommended. Perfect for more serious wine enthusiasts!
Sightseeing
Parc Estatal de Taughannock Falls
1740 Taughannock BlvdTake a hike here before stopping over at South Hill Cider. Not to rigorous, this hike offers beautiful views of the gorge and features a swimming hole and picnic area at the bottom. Also at this park you can find a play ground nearby for the kiddos!
373 residents recomanen
Buttermilk Falls State Park
Take a hike here before stopping over at South Hill Cider. Not to rigorous, this hike offers beautiful views of the gorge and features a swimming hole and picnic area at the bottom. Also at this park you can find a play ground nearby for the kiddos!
PARC ESTATAL DE TREMAN
105 Enfield Falls RdGreat to walk if you happen to be in town and want something quick and easy! This trail leads you from downtown up to the Cornell campus!
128 residents recomanen
Camí del desfilader de Cascadilla
Cascadilla Gorge TrailGreat to walk if you happen to be in town and want something quick and easy! This trail leads you from downtown up to the Cornell campus!
Food & Bar Scene
Best Vietnamese with fresh ingredients—perfect for take out at the park!
111 residents recomanen
Saigon Kitchen
526 W State StBest Vietnamese with fresh ingredients—perfect for take out at the park!
Gola Osteria
115 S Quarry StJust A Taste
116 N Aurora StThe Rook
404 W State StGreat for cocktail enthusiasts in charming historical building, easy to walk to from a dinner downtown.
70 residents recomanen
Argos Inn - Ithaca's Boutique Hotel
408 E State StGreat for cocktail enthusiasts in charming historical building, easy to walk to from a dinner downtown.
Popular go-to for locals! Another takeout option for eating in one of the beautiful state parks nearby. Both Robert Treman and Buttermilk are close by to this spot!
14 residents recomanen
Spicy Asian
335 Elmira RdPopular go-to for locals! Another takeout option for eating in one of the beautiful state parks nearby. Both Robert Treman and Buttermilk are close by to this spot!
Coffee & Morning Bites
Gimme! Coffee
430 N Cayuga StOne Ring Donuts
114 W Green StVegan diner for all the animal lovers! They also have a to die for glazed (yeast) donut!
Angelhearts Diner
401 E State StVegan diner for all the animal lovers! They also have a to die for glazed (yeast) donut!
Coal Yard Cafe
143 Maple AveGreat option for a bite if you’re close to the Cornell campus.