Guidebook for Ithaca
Food Scene
Great place to grab food on the go or to sit down and enjoy a drink and food with friends.
110 residents recomanen
Collegetown Bagels
420 College AveGreat place to grab food on the go or to sit down and enjoy a drink and food with friends.
Great fusion food! Mia restaurant features fine cuisine from many Asian countries in a unique and beautiful atmosphere.
28 residents recomanen
Mia
130 East State StreetGreat fusion food! Mia restaurant features fine cuisine from many Asian countries in a unique and beautiful atmosphere.
Coal Yard Cafe
143 Maple AveSmall cozy cafe within walking distance.
Fine dining on Cornell's campus inside the Statler Hotel. Within walking distance. Must make reservation.
12 residents recomanen
Taverna Banfi
130 Statler DrFine dining on Cornell's campus inside the Statler Hotel. Within walking distance. Must make reservation.
Dunkin'
302 Pine Tree RdWithin walking distance. They have Wifi.
Kilpatricks Publick House
130 E Seneca StDowntown Irish pub and restaurant.
Restaurant and bar on the lake shore. You can sit inside or outside.
88 residents recomanen
The Boatyard Grill
525 Old Taughannock BlvdRestaurant and bar on the lake shore. You can sit inside or outside.
Favorite locals restaurant with a fireplace and traditional American finer dining.
24 residents recomanen
The Antlers Restaurant
1159 Dryden RdFavorite locals restaurant with a fireplace and traditional American finer dining.
Ithaca Coffee Company
311 E Green StGreat local coffee!
Unique local bar/restaurant that includes vegan and vegetarian options. Local farmed foods.
94 residents recomanen
Northstar House
202 E Falls StUnique local bar/restaurant that includes vegan and vegetarian options. Local farmed foods.
Big Red Barn
135 Presidents' DriveGreat grab and go food on Cornell's campus or they have seating to sit and dine.
Trillium Dining Hall
215 Garden AveCornell campus dining.
Not only can you get amazing ice cream and vegan ice cream creations, but they now do lunch during the week and brunch on the weekends.
99 residents recomanen
Purity Ice Cream Co.
700 Cascadilla StNot only can you get amazing ice cream and vegan ice cream creations, but they now do lunch during the week and brunch on the weekends.
College Town Pizza
139 Dryden RdGreat low-price pizza or late night snack. Open late. Walking distance.
Beautiful bar, large open windows to see the Commons and people watch. Friendly staff. Comfortable chairs and lounge style chairs.
Monks on the Commons
120 S Aurora StBeautiful bar, large open windows to see the Commons and people watch. Friendly staff. Comfortable chairs and lounge style chairs.
New Orleans style food. Fun atmosphere. Good eats plus vegan options.
108 residents recomanen
Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar
635 W State StNew Orleans style food. Fun atmosphere. Good eats plus vegan options.
Ciao
2 Hickory Hollow LnItalian style food. Has been compared to Olive Garden.
Best kept secret. one of our favorites! Homemade authentic Italian dining. Quite the dining experience! Great for a romantic date.
51 residents recomanen
Gola Osteria
115 S Quarry StBest kept secret. one of our favorites! Homemade authentic Italian dining. Quite the dining experience! Great for a romantic date.
Sumo
2309 N Triphammer RdBest hibachi in the area! Good sushi as well.
Incredible food with reasonable prices. Dine in or get food to go. One of our favorites!
44 residents recomanen
Asia Cuisine
126 N Aurora StIncredible food with reasonable prices. Dine in or get food to go. One of our favorites!
Ithaca Beer is great for tasting local beers and grabbing some good eats. Within walking distance.
Ithaca Beer Co. - Collegetown
Ithaca Beer is great for tasting local beers and grabbing some good eats. Within walking distance.
Sightseeing
Beautiful nature trails, great hiking, botanical flower gardens. Gorge trails with water falls. Wonderful for site seeing and great for photography opportunities.
131 residents recomanen
Jardí Botànic de Cornell
124 Comstock Knoll DrBeautiful nature trails, great hiking, botanical flower gardens. Gorge trails with water falls. Wonderful for site seeing and great for photography opportunities.
Great place to go for a walk, hike, or jogging. The trial goes along a river that has many hidden spots for sight seeing that are waiting for discovery.
23 residents recomanen
Mulholland Wildflower Preserve
501-03 Giles StGreat place to go for a walk, hike, or jogging. The trial goes along a river that has many hidden spots for sight seeing that are waiting for discovery.
Majestic waterfall site seeing within walking distance. Also has great trails for running.
128 residents recomanen
Camí del desfilader de Cascadilla
Cascadilla Gorge TrailMajestic waterfall site seeing within walking distance. Also has great trails for running.
Sage Chapel
Ho PlazaBeautiful chapel painted from ceiling to floor with great detail.
Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce
124 E Shore DrTourism information for the Ithaca area.
New trail that connects all of Ithaca's waterfront parks, including the Ithaca Farmer's Market.
8 residents recomanen
Waterfront Trail
Waterfront TrailNew trail that connects all of Ithaca's waterfront parks, including the Ithaca Farmer's Market.
Tallest waterfall in the Northeast United States. Great hiking trails and photo opportunities.
507 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal de Taughannock Falls
1740 Taughannock BlvdTallest waterfall in the Northeast United States. Great hiking trails and photo opportunities.
Amazing views of grand waterfalls in the city limits.
156 residents recomanen
Àrea natural de les Cataractes d'Ithaca
Lake StreetAmazing views of grand waterfalls in the city limits.
State park with great views and hiking trails. They do charge a fee per vehicle.
373 residents recomanen
Buttermilk Falls State Park
State park with great views and hiking trails. They do charge a fee per vehicle.
Parc Estatal de Watkins Glen
1009 N Franklin StBeautiful scenery and waterfalls.
Highly recommend hiking to Lucifer Falls. There are two park entrances, on is an entrance above the falls and one is below the falls.
333 residents recomanen
PARC ESTATAL DE TREMAN
105 Enfield Falls RdHighly recommend hiking to Lucifer Falls. There are two park entrances, on is an entrance above the falls and one is below the falls.
Parks & Nature
Running, biking, and walking trail a few blocks away from 213 Cornell Street.
East Ithaca Recreation Way
East Ithaca Recreation WayRunning, biking, and walking trail a few blocks away from 213 Cornell Street.
Beebe Lake
Great place to hike or rent a canoe on Cornell's campus.
Free city park on the lake shore. Has a carousel and splash pad. Great for taking pictures and seeing the lake. Lots of ducks and geese. Fun park for kids.
113 residents recomanen
Stewart Park
71 Stewart ParkFree city park on the lake shore. Has a carousel and splash pad. Great for taking pictures and seeing the lake. Lots of ducks and geese. Fun park for kids.
Great place to relax and go for walks or view the beautiful plants, trees, and flowers that Cornell volunteers take care of throughout the warmer seasons of the year.
131 residents recomanen
Jardí Botànic de Cornell
124 Comstock Knoll DrGreat place to relax and go for walks or view the beautiful plants, trees, and flowers that Cornell volunteers take care of throughout the warmer seasons of the year.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
159 Sapsucker Woods RdGreat place to go for hikes and bird watching.
A local secret spot to go and swim next to Cornell's arboretum. Enjoy the beautiful waterfall of the damn or lay out and sunbathe on the flat rocks.
8 residents recomanen
Flat Rock
397 Forest Home DrA local secret spot to go and swim next to Cornell's arboretum. Enjoy the beautiful waterfall of the damn or lay out and sunbathe on the flat rocks.
Want to go for a beautiful and gorges hike within walking distance of the loft apartment? This incredible gorge trail is a short walk away. Filled with many waterfalls.
128 residents recomanen
Camí del desfilader de Cascadilla
Cascadilla Gorge TrailWant to go for a beautiful and gorges hike within walking distance of the loft apartment? This incredible gorge trail is a short walk away. Filled with many waterfalls.
Drinks & Nightlife
Six Mile Creek Vineyard
1551 Slaterville RdWine tasting right here in Ithaca at a local winery.
Great restaurant/bar that includes tours of the brewery. Fills up quick around meal times, so expect a wait on the weekends.
160 residents recomanen
Ithaca Beer Co.
122 Ithaca Beer DrGreat restaurant/bar that includes tours of the brewery. Fills up quick around meal times, so expect a wait on the weekends.
Great place to grab a drink. The cocktails are highly recommended.
70 residents recomanen
Argos Inn - Ithaca's Boutique Hotel
408 E State StGreat place to grab a drink. The cocktails are highly recommended.
Boutique wine and hard cider shop on the Ithaca Commons. Highly recommended.
10 residents recomanen
The Cellar d'Or Wine & Cider
136 E State StBoutique wine and hard cider shop on the Ithaca Commons. Highly recommended.
Hard cider tasting and cider bar! Unique spot with lots of cider tasting options.
86 residents recomanen
Finger Lakes Cider House
4017 Hickok RdHard cider tasting and cider bar! Unique spot with lots of cider tasting options.
Level B Bar, Lounge, & Dancing
410 Eddy StFor drinks and dancing.
The Watershed
121 W State StDelicious drinks and cocktails. Hip atmosphere.
Casual and funky atmosphere for beer tasting experience.
50 residents recomanen
Liquid State Brewing Company
620 W Green StCasual and funky atmosphere for beer tasting experience.
Essentials
GreenStar DeWitt
215 N Cayuga StSmall downtown organic food co-op.
P&C Fresh - Ithaca
315 Pine Tree RdWithin walking distance.
Great grocery store where you can find organic, local, and vegetarian/vegan options. Similar to Whole Foods.
10 residents recomanen
GreenStar Food Co+op @ Collegetown
307 College AveGreat grocery store where you can find organic, local, and vegetarian/vegan options. Similar to Whole Foods.
GreenStar
770 Cascadilla StGreat local foods and organic foods.
Walgreens
330 Pine Tree RoadGreat pharmacy near the house to grab any items you may need while traveling.
Trader Joe's
744 S Meadow StGrocery chain with a variety of signature items.
Entertainment & Activities
Lynah Rink
536 Campus RdCornell University hockey/ice skating rink.
State Theatre of Ithaca
107 W State StMusic concerts.
Puddledockers Retail and Rentals
Rent kayaks to go out on the inlet.
Great easy playing 9 hole golf course on the lake's inlet.
9 residents recomanen
Newman Municipal Golf Course
10 Pier RdGreat easy playing 9 hole golf course on the lake's inlet.
Within walking distance. Get a key-fob to access this 24/7 gym near the loft.
The Gym, All About Fitness LLC
323 Pine Tree RdWithin walking distance. Get a key-fob to access this 24/7 gym near the loft.
Visit with the animals and spend quality time in the kitty condos or walk a dog that wants to enjoy your company. This no kill shelter is a gem in the Ithaca community.
Spca Of Tompkins County
1640 Hanshaw RoadVisit with the animals and spend quality time in the kitty condos or walk a dog that wants to enjoy your company. This no kill shelter is a gem in the Ithaca community.
Arts & Culture
Cornell Cinema
104 Willard Straight HallWithin walking distance.
Non-profit movie theater that shows a variety of films, documentaries, and independent movies.
93 residents recomanen
Cinemapolis
120 E Green StNon-profit movie theater that shows a variety of films, documentaries, and independent movies.
Kitchen Theatre Company
417 W State StPlays and theater.
Cornell University's art museum that includes collections on loan from various universities and institutions.
149 residents recomanen
Johnson Museum of Art
114 Central AveCornell University's art museum that includes collections on loan from various universities and institutions.
Museum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg RdAlso known as the dinosaur museum!
Cornell University's performing arts center. See a dance performance or watch a play. Walking distance from the loft apartment.
Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts
430 College AveCornell University's performing arts center. See a dance performance or watch a play. Walking distance from the loft apartment.