Best of Ithaca, NY
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About Ithaca
Ithaca sits on the southern shore of Cayuga Lake within New York’s Finger Lakes region. As the county seat of Tompkins County, it serves as the largest community in its metropolitan statistical area. The city derives its name from the Greek island featured in Homer’s Odyssey.
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Moosewood Restaurant
Moosewood Restaurant is a local cuisine spot in Downtown that opened in 1973 and was later sold to its staff, forming The Moosewood Collective.
The Moosewood Restaurant won the James Beard America's Classics award in 2000.
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Best Hotels in Ithaca
36 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Best Western University Inn
The Best Western University Inn is located in East Ithaca, offering convenient lodging for visitors to the area.
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Econo Lodge
Econo Lodge is a hotel located in the Northeast Ithaca neighborhood.
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Grayhaven Motel
Grayhaven Motel is a hotel located in the South Hill neighborhood.
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Grayhaven Motel
Grayhaven Motel is a hotel located in the South Hill neighborhood.
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Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Garden Inn is a hotel located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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La Tourelle Inn & Spa
The La Tourelle Inn & Spa is a hotel located in the South Hill neighborhood.
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Quality Inn
Quality Inn offers straightforward accommodations in the Cherry Street Industrial Park.
Best Restaurants in Ithaca
110 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Adelita's Mexican Cocina and Tequila
Adelita's Mexican Cocina and Tequila offers authentic Mexican fare in the Northeast Ithaca area.
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Asian Chili Spot
Asian Chili Spot is a restaurant that serves Asian cuisine located in the Collegetown neighborhood.
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Bickering Twins
Bickering Twins is a Mexican restaurant located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Café Alléchant
Café Alléchant is a French restaurant located in the Northeast Ithaca neighborhood.
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Café Dewitt
Café Dewitt is a coffee shop located in Downtown that offers a variety of brewed beverages.
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Creola Southern Steakhouse
Creola Southern Steakhouse is a restaurant located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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De Tasty Hot Pot
De Tasty Hot Pot is a Chinese restaurant located in Collegetown.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Ithaca
42 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Dolce Delight
Dolce Delight is a local café located in South Hill, offering a relaxed atmosphere for coffee lovers.
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FairPour Coffee Roasters
FairPour Coffee Roasters is a café located in the West End.
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Forty Weight Coffee Roasters
Forty Weight Coffee Roasters is a coffee shop located in the Northside Triangle.
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Forty Weight Coffee Roasters
Forty Weight Coffee Roasters is a café located in the Collegetown neighborhood that specializes in coffee shop offerings.
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Gimme Coffee
Gimme Coffee is a café located in Northeast Ithaca that serves coffee and pastries.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Ithaca
14 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Nowhere Special Libations Parlor
Nowhere Special Libations Parlor is a bar located in Downtown.
Best Things to Do in Ithaca
7 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Museum of the Earth
The Museum of the Earth, located at 1259 Trumansburg Road, offers natural history exhibits and science‑related art displays focused on the evolution of Earth and life.
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Sciencenter
Sciencenter at 601 First Street offers interactive science exhibits for all ages in Ithaca, New York.
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Fuertes Swan Pond Overlook
Fuertes Swan Pond Overlook offers a scenic view of the surrounding wetlands.
Best Shops in Ithaca
22 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Ithaca Sheepskin
Ithaca Sheepskin is a shop located in Downtown that offers a variety of sheepskin products.
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Autumn Leaves Used Books
Autumn Leaves Used Books offers a curated selection of second‑hand titles for readers in Downtown.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Ithaca
54 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Allan H. Treman State Marine Park
Allan H. Treman State Marine Park offers a marina and beach access on Cayuga Lake in Ithaca, New York. The park covers 91 acres and is named after a former Cornell law professor who served as city counsel.
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Ithaca Children's Garden
Ithaca Children's Garden at 121 Turtle Lane offers a playful space for families to explore nature.
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Alpha Phi Alpha memorial garden
Alpha Phi Alpha memorial garden is a public park that offers green space for reflection and recreation.
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