Best of Ithaca, NY
City of Waterfalls
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 restaurant in Downtown.
Founded in 1973, the restaurant was sold to its staff in 1978, who became known as 'The Moosewood Collective'.
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Best Hotels in Ithaca
36 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
A local hotel in Northeast Ithaca.
Best Restaurants in Ithaca
110 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Ithaca
42 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Ithaca
14 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
Best Things to Do in Ithaca
7 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
Best Shops in Ithaca
22 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Ithaca
54 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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