Escape the D.C. Rush in America’s #1 Town

Ithaca, New York — ranked by CNN as America’s #1 town to visit — is closer than you think. In just 90 minutes, a quick nonstop flight from Washington Dulles with United Airlines brings you to a place where the noise fades, the air feels clearer, and the pace slows down in all the right ways. Here, waterfalls replace traffic lights, and your daily soundtrack becomes the rhythm of rushing water and rustling leaves.

Whether you’re craving a spontaneous weekend getaway or planning your next scenic retreat, Ithaca delivers the perfect mix of calm and creativity, a small city that feels both peaceful and full of life.

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Things To Do in Ithaca

Waterfalls and wineries. Art and theater. Outdoor recreation and family fun. Discover what makes Ithaca such a great place to visit!

Find your flow. Ithaca and the surrounding villages are a place to slow down and discover more. It could be something fleeting, like a rainbow in the mist of one of the many Ithaca waterfalls, or something powerful, like insight from an acclaimed speaker on campus at Cornell University. Whatever you choose, your visit will be memorable!