Local Guidebook
Food scene
MIX
205 Elmira RdDelicious weekend brunch and cocktails anytime.
The Boatyard Grill
525 Old Taughannock BlvdOn Cayuga lake, great views. Indoor and outdoor dinning.
Ithaca Ale House
301 E State StGreat burgers and beer
Indoor and outdoor dinning. Best local beer! A must, if only to taste the beer.
160 locals recommend
Ithaca Beer Co.
122 Ithaca Beer DrIndoor and outdoor dinning. Best local beer! A must, if only to taste the beer.
Franco's Pizzeria
527 West State StreetBest pizza
Great local produce and businesses. Parking can be a challenge. Go early or later on a Sunday.
266 locals recommend
Ithaca Farmers Market
545 3rd StGreat local produce and businesses. Parking can be a challenge. Go early or later on a Sunday.
Creekside Cafe
4 W Main StNice breakfast and lunch place
Falls Restaurant & Catering
214 E Main StGood breakfast
Purity Ice Cream Co.
700 Cascadilla StNot My Dads Soft Serve
203 E Main StTaste Of Thai Express
209 S Meadow StNew Delhi Diamond's
106 W Green StWok This Way
21 E Main StSaigon Kitchen
526 W State StGimme! Coffee
430 N Cayuga StInn at Taughannock Falls
2030 Gorge RdGola Osteria
115 S Quarry StSimeon's American Bistro
224 E State StViva Taqueria & Cantina
215 E State StZocalo Mexican Bar and Grill
40 Catherwood RdGlenwood Pines
1213 Taughannock BlvdCayuga Lake Creamery
8421 NY-89Gorgers
116 W State StLincoln Street Diner
309 E Lincoln StThe State Diner
428 W State StCollegetown Bagels
420 College AveLittle Venice
49 E Main StFive Guys
222 Elmira RoadDiBella's Subs
222 Elmira RoadPanera Bread
748 S Meadow StThe Elf In The Oak
4221 NY-414Sunset Grill
823 Danby RdHazelnut Kitchen
53 E Main StO'malley's Cabin On The Lake
7938 County Rd 153The BEST donuts have ever had. Great and affordable breakfast before hiking Watkins Glen State Park and/or Seneca Lake Wine Trail. Go early for best donut selection. They do sell out especially in the summer months or when there are races in town.
14 locals recommend
Tobey's Donut Shop
137 E 4th StThe BEST donuts have ever had. Great and affordable breakfast before hiking Watkins Glen State Park and/or Seneca Lake Wine Trail. Go early for best donut selection. They do sell out especially in the summer months or when there are races in town.
Sightseeing
Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdTallest waterfall east of the Mississippi River.
One of the most picturesque gorges in the area. Hiking trail.
437 locals recommend
Watkins Glen State Park
1009 N Franklin StOne of the most picturesque gorges in the area. Hiking trail.
Newfield Covered Bridge
20 Bridge StCaptain Bill's Seneca Lake Cruises
1 N Franklin StOutdoor activities
Puddledockers Retail and Rentals
Allan H. Treman State Marine Park
805 Taughannock BlvdGreat walking and biking trail. Close to the house. Easy parking and access point on Kraft Road. Couple minutes drive.
47 locals recommend
Black Diamond Trail
Black Diamond TrailGreat walking and biking trail. Close to the house. Easy parking and access point on Kraft Road. Couple minutes drive.
TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdHiking and waterfalls.
D & K Ranch
3010 Clark RdTrail rides
Buttermilk Falls State Park
Cass Park Park and Walk
Park RoadCornell Botanic Gardens
124 Comstock Knoll DrCayuga Lake State Park
2678 Lower Lake RdPaddle-N-More at Taughannock Falls State Park
17389 NY-89Green Lakes State Park
7900 Green Lakes RdKid and family fun
Museum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg RdSciencenter
601 1st StPlayground. Carousel and spray ground in warmer months. Tennis courts. Walking and biking path.
113 locals recommend
Stewart Park
71 Stewart ParkPlayground. Carousel and spray ground in warmer months. Tennis courts. Walking and biking path.
Cass Park
701 Taughannock BlvdIthaca Children's Garden
121 Turtle LnBowl-O-Drome
401 3rd StAlphabet Soup
171 E State StCaptain Bill's Seneca Lake Cruises
1 N Franklin StAtlas Bowl
61 W Main StArt
FREE art museum at Cornell. Secret-Visit the top exhibit floor for amazing views!
149 locals recommend
Johnson Museum of Art
114 Central AveFREE art museum at Cornell. Secret-Visit the top exhibit floor for amazing views!
Wineries
Bet the Farm Winery
4204 Krums Corners RdAmericana Vineyards Winery
4367 E Covert RdThirsty Owl Wine Company
6799 Elm Beach RdSix Mile Creek Vineyard
1551 Slaterville RdAtwater Estate Vineyards, LLC
5055 NY-414Excellent winery on Seneca Lake
Captain Jim's Wine Cruises
8109 Co Rd 129Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery
6800 NY-89Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery
9322 New York 414Knapp Winery & The Vineyard Restaurant (Restaurant is seasonal)
2770 Ernsberger RdHosmer Winery
7020 NY-89Goose Watch Winery
5480 NY-89Buttonwood Grove Winery
5986 NY-89Long Point Winery
1485 Lake RdSheldrake Point Winery
7448 County Rd 153Lucas Vineyards
3862 County Rd 150Lakewood Vineyards
4024 NY-14Ventosa Vineyard
3440 NY-96ALamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars
9224 NY-414Silver Thread Vineyard
1401 Caywood RdHazlitt 1852 Vineyards
5712 NY-414Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
9749 Middle RdHermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
3962 NY-14Six Eighty Cellars
Swedish Hill Vineyard & Winery
4565 NY-414Fox Run Vineyards
670 NY-14Castel Grisch
3380 County Rd 28Fulkerson Winery
5576 NY-141250 clearview rd. King Ferry, NY 13081
1250 Clearview RoadTreleaven Wines
658 Lake RdHeart & Hands Wine Company
4162 NY-90Glenora Wine Cellars
5435 NY-14Boland Thomas Vineyards
Red Feet Wine Market & Spirit Provisions
435 Franklin StNorthside Wine & Spirits
222 Elmira RdTriphammer Wines & Spirits
2255 N Triphammer RdGrocery
Wegmans
500 S Meadow StTrader Joe's
744 S Meadow StGreenStar
770 Cascadilla StShur-save
2085 NY-96