Favorite hidden gem: The relatively new waterfront trail near Allen H. Treman State Marine Park. There is an opening with a bench where I can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, find some solitude, and listen to the waves softly lap the shoreline. It’s different every time I visit because of the color of the sky, the wind speed and the seasonality that affects the flora and fauna, but gives me serenity every time I’m there.
Favorite hidden gem: The Dewitt Mall especially feels like a hidden gem in the winter, there’s something cozy and charming about stepping into the former school building to shop small. Just a block from the Commons, it continues to hold some of Ithaca’s iconic shops and co-ops.
Jordan Herson
Marketing & Communications Specialist
Favorite hidden gem: Cascadilla Creek Gorge Trail. This beautiful natural area is tucked right into the heart of downtown Ithaca, and it surprises you with its waterfalls along the ¾-mile walk. It’s closed during the winter, but once the snow melts, it offers a nice way to go from downtown to Cornell University.
Favorite hidden gem: Lick Brook Falls is my go-to! The trails are well maintained and rigorous enough to be exciting, but it’s an easy walk from South Hill and the lower entrance is less than 10 minutes from town!
Herb Alexander, Cayuga Health Systems
Rosemary Avila, Tompkins County Workforce Investment Board
Patricia Brown, Integrated Business Ventures
Kelli Cartmill, Hilton Garden Inn
Tal Oren Cohen, Ba-Li Cravings
Timothy Downs, Ithaca College
Aly Evans, Foodnet Meals on Wheels
Gary Ferguson, Downtown Ithaca Alliance
George Ferrari, Community Foundation of TC
Susie Gutenberger-Fitzpatrick, Lansing Community Library/The Village Greenhouse
Rachel Hogancamp, Rasa Spa
Amy Iles, Sciarabba Walker & Co, LLP
Christina Lacey, Tetratech
Todd Mallinson, Vizella Media
Jeff Matteson, TST BOCES
Heather McDaniel, Ithaca Area Economic Development
Kathy Nivison, Express Employment Pros
Rod Noel, Clinical Associates of the Southern Tier
Kellyann O’Mara, M & T Bank
Karen Parkes, Tompkins Trust Company
Paul Reifenheiser, Tompkins Cortland Community College
Susan F. Riley, Cornell University
Emily Russell, The Frame Shop
Jason Sidle, Coltivare
Mike Sigler, Tompkins County Legislature
Caleb Smith, Hale Roofing
Mary Stazi, The Computing Center
Jennifer Tavares, Tompkins Chamber
David Turan, DiMarco, Abiusi & Pascarella
Jeff Turco, BorgWarner
