Ithaca
Ithaca is the Finger Lakes' most vibrant city — home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, with a sophisticated restaurant and arts scene. The natural base for wine country visitors coming from the southeast.
Wineries to Visit
Where to Eat
Legendary vegetarian restaurant — a James Beard American Classic.
Farm-to-table charcuterie and local meats — a revelation of sustainable farming.
Most creative food in the Finger Lakes — serious wine with outstanding hot dogs.
Upscale Mexican in downtown Ithaca — outstanding margaritas and Finger Lakes wine list.
Things to Do
- ✓ Cornell University campus and botanical plantations (free — world-class)
- ✓ Ithaca Falls — the most accessible of Ithaca's many gorges
- ✓ Cayuga Lake wine trail (41 wineries along the west shore)
- ✓ Buttermilk Falls and Robert H. Treman State Park
- ✓ Ithaca Farmers Market (Saturdays, Steamboat Landing) — one of New York's best
- ✓ Moosewood Restaurant — a meal that changed American food
Cornell University, Ithaca Falls, Cayuga Lake wine trail, Moosewood Restaurant, gorges and waterfalls
The nation's only hotel run by students as part of a hotel school — impeccable service.
Stunning Victorian mansion B&B — most romantic accommodation in Ithaca.
Reliable full-service hotel in the Ithaca Commons area.