Ithaca and the Finger Lakes are known as wine regions, but it’s also the most important cider region in the US. Making it the perfect destination for cider tasting. With the highest density of craft cideries in NY state, take time to explore beyond Ithaca and across the Finger Lakes Cider Trail…
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The return of warm weather means outdoor dining options are back, and the Ithaca area is full of them. When it comes to outdoor dining, Ithaca’s Commons and Restaurant Row come quickly to mind. There you will find plenty of restaurants all next door to one another with ample outdoor seating. Once…
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Restaurants and Eateries that Transcend Generations Purity Ice Cream: Celebrating its 85th Anniversary in 2021, Purity Ice Cream is quintessentially Ithacan; few from the area can imagine summer days without a cone or sundae in Purity’s distinctive white and red bowls. Operating in the same location…
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Traveling during the pandemic can be a real challenge. The distance of some locales preclude them as options by default. Still others may have a more convenient proximity, but what, pray tell, do you do when you get there? Even before the pandemic, the Finger Lakes Region was a compelling road trip…
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The waterfalls I am going to highlight are Businessman’s Lunch, Cascadilla Falls and Ithaca Falls. All of three are accessible by foot or bike. Just a reminder: It’s always advisable to wear solid, supportive footwear when walking, hiking or wandering trails that lead to waterfalls, where you are…
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Spend any amount of time in Ithaca and you’ll quickly see why the city is regularly recognized in lists of best places to live: its beauty goes well beyond waterfalls. We feel lucky to live in such a diverse and dynamic community—and to welcome visitors who are genuinely curious to get to know us…
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Top Accolades for Ithaca Cider New York and specifically Ithaca-area cideries continue to prove their legitimacy as a world-class cider region. From cider competitions to national press, visit and taste what all the buzz is about. Great American Cider Competition 2020 Medals: Nearly sweeping the top…
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