Guidebook for Ithaca
Food Scene
Ithaca Coffee Company
2255 N Triphammer RdExcellent coffee!
Ithaca Bakery
400 N Meadow StSandwiches and more: a good place for a quick breakfast or lunch.
The Heights Restaurant and H Bar
903 Hanshaw RdFancy dinner, reservations required.
Great local ice cream. Some people say that this is where the ice cream sundae was invented.
99 locals recommend
Purity Ice Cream Co.
700 Cascadilla StGreat local ice cream. Some people say that this is where the ice cream sundae was invented.
Shopping
Shops at Ithaca
40 Catherwood RdFor all your shopping needs
Parks & Nature
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
159 Sapsucker Woods RdBeautiful hiking paths.
Go see an impressive waterfall in the middle of Ithaca. You can see the waterfall from Lake Street, as well as park in the nearby parking lot and walk 200 yards to the fall itself. Spectacular!
156 locals recommend
Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Lake StreetGo see an impressive waterfall in the middle of Ithaca. You can see the waterfall from Lake Street, as well as park in the nearby parking lot and walk 200 yards to the fall itself. Spectacular!
Perfect place to watch the sunset or dip your feet in the Cayuga Lake water on hot days.
14 locals recommend
East Shore Park
1000 E Shore DrPerfect place to watch the sunset or dip your feet in the Cayuga Lake water on hot days.
Beautiful trail along the waterfalls between downtown and Collegetown.
128 locals recommend
Cascadilla Gorge Trail
Cascadilla Gorge TrailBeautiful trail along the waterfalls between downtown and Collegetown.
Essentials
TOPS Friendly Markets
2300 N Triphammer RdThe closest grocery store, open 24/7.
Kinney Drugs
2100 Trumansburg RdClosest pharmacy nearby.
Best grocery store in town. Huge selection of local and organic produce, cooked foods, international foods, and much more.
143 locals recommend
Wegmans
500 S Meadow StBest grocery store in town. Huge selection of local and organic produce, cooked foods, international foods, and much more.
Sightseeing
One of the best farmers markets in the country; great selection of produce, cooked foods, artists, live music. The market is covered therefore suitable for rainy days. Open on the weekends, check the website for specific opening hours that vary throughout the year.
266 locals recommend
Ithaca Farmers Market
545 3rd StOne of the best farmers markets in the country; great selection of produce, cooked foods, artists, live music. The market is covered therefore suitable for rainy days. Open on the weekends, check the website for specific opening hours that vary throughout the year.