Carina’s guidebook
Nature walk
Mulholland Wildflower Preserve
501-03 Giles StLovely little trails to explore.
Amazing views of the Cascadilla gorge. This trail connects Cornell to Fall Creek (and downtown). Unfortunately, the trail is closed in the winter time.
128 locals recommend
Cascadilla Gorge Trail
Cascadilla Gorge TrailAmazing views of the Cascadilla gorge. This trail connects Cornell to Fall Creek (and downtown). Unfortunately, the trail is closed in the winter time.
Culture
Johnson Museum of Art
114 Central AveAwesome architecture and great collection
Culture
Our local independent theatre, playing mostly art and indie films. It is the best.
93 locals recommend
Cinemapolis
120 E Green StOur local independent theatre, playing mostly art and indie films. It is the best.
Sightseeing
In the humble opinion of this host, Ithaca Falls is the most impressive falls in the Finger Lakes.
156 locals recommend
Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Lake StreetIn the humble opinion of this host, Ithaca Falls is the most impressive falls in the Finger Lakes.
While not as impressive as Ithaca Falls, these falls are well worth a visit.
6 locals recommend
Wells Falls (Businessman's Lunch Falls)
While not as impressive as Ithaca Falls, these falls are well worth a visit.
Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdCornell Botanic Gardens
124 Comstock Knoll DrFood scene
Viva Taqueria & Cantina
215 E State StGreat food. Great drinks. Good prices.
Gola Osteria
115 S Quarry StUpscale Italian in a slightly bizarre location.
One of our favorite places to go for brunch. Excellent food and coffee.
26 locals recommend
Coal Yard Cafe
143 Maple AveOne of our favorite places to go for brunch. Excellent food and coffee.
Boozy drinks
Bar Argos
408 E State StExcellent cocktails and a nice atmosphere
Liquid State Brewing Company
620 W Green StGreat local microbrewery with plenty of seating
The Watershed
121 W State StGreat cocktails served in a great ambience.
If you are looking for a short trip out of the city and into the wine region, Boundary Breaks offers an excellent tasting experience with stunning views over Seneca Lake.
38 locals recommend
Boundary Breaks Vineyard
1568 Porter Covert RdIf you are looking for a short trip out of the city and into the wine region, Boundary Breaks offers an excellent tasting experience with stunning views over Seneca Lake.