From rolling hills to winding lake roads, quaint neighborhoods to vibrant college campuses…scenic views abound around Ithaca. No matter the season, a scenic drive is the perfect way to take in your surroundings and see the area. Whether you are traveling solo or with a friend, these drives are sure…
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September may bring cooler evenings and back to school activities, however with the lakes still warm and plenty of events happening, many people like to believe summer is not quite over in Ithaca and across the Finger Lakes. As our college students have just returned, Ithaca is getting a second…
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As the birthplace of the ice cream sundae back in 1892, it is no secret that Ithaca handles its ice cream business very seriously. Opt-in for a delicious treat on a warm summer's day with seemingly endless flavor options. Cone, bowl, sundae, or milkshake, we have you covered; check out our A-to-Z…
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One of the first things I look for when traveling is a good bike trail. I have pretty specific criteria in mind, some that are deal breakers and some that just make the experience more pleasurable. Not interested in mountain biking, I look for trails that are relatively flat with a smooth surface…
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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, many of which have received top accolades in national competitions. Please…
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Join the Community Arts Partnership and Visit Ithaca in celebration of apples and the arts in Tompkins County! Kick off the month with Apple Harvest Fest and Cider Week; be sure to plan time for studio visits on the Greater Ithaca Art Trail. The arts and cider scene will be thriving this October…
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Cinemapolis Founded in 1986 as a single-screen arthouse cinema in the basement of a shopping center, the theater became a mission-driven non-profit media arts organization in 2000 and now houses five screens on Green Street in Downtown Ithaca. Recently reopened to in-person viewing experiences, the…
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Vacations can take elaborate planning, designed to fit everything in or to meet the needs of friends or family. Sometimes, whether you’re a local or just in Ithaca for a long weekend, it can be more relaxing to set off on a whim with no rigid timetable or schedule in mind. That was the case on a…
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