Coffee
Press cafe
118 w green st
7 min walk
607-280-3288
gourmet coffee shop with a modern, minimalist aesthetic
tues-thurs & sat 8am-2pm
fri 8am-6pm
Covid-19 Tip:
make sure to call your destination first.
it'll be worth a phone call to double check hours of
operation & inquire about unique last minute changes
or new policies.
Gimme coffee
506 w state st
15 min walk, 5 min drive
607-272-8564
trendy, world class coffee, baked goods
*vegan & gluten-free friendly
daily 7:30am-3pm
Ithaca bakery
400 n meadow st
25 min walk, 7 min drive
607-273-7110
specialty coffee, frozen espresso & smoothies, international menu that changes daily
*local/free range options, vegan & gluten-free friendly
mon-sat 6:30am-8pm
sun 6:30am-7pm
Breakfast
215 n cayuga st
(dewitt mall)
10 min walk
607-273-3473
contemporary bistro
*local/free range options, vegan & gluten-free friendly
(breakfast served all day)
mon-fri 8:30am-2:30pm
301 e state st
3 min walk
607-273-2848
baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, & coffee
*vegan friendly
sun-thurs 7:30-6pm
fri-sat 7:30am-8pm
Lincoln street diner
309 e lincoln st
20 min walk, 5 min drive
607-216-1616
american diner fare with daily specials in a humble, old-school space
*vegetarian friendly
mon-fri 7am-1:30pm
Angelhearts diner
401 e state st
across the street
607-319-4205
retro diner featuring vegan comfort food made from scratch
*all vegan, gluten-free friendly
curbside pickup only
wed-fri 12-6pm
sat-sun 9-3pm
215 n cayuga st
(dewitt mall)
10 min walk
607-273-3473
contemporary bistro
*local/free range options, vegan & gluten-free friendly
(breakfast served all day)
mon-sat 8:30am-2:30pm
sun 10am-2pm
Purity ice cream
700 cascadilla st
25 min walk, 7 min drive
607-272-1545
classic goodness made right in a retro vibe ice cream parlor
*local/free range options, vegan & gluten-free friendly
sat & sun 7:30am-1pm
Hound & mare
118 n aurora st
5 min walk
607-319-4463
fresh, healthy, convenient cafe & bakery
*vegetarian friendly
tues-sun 8am-2pm
Americana vineyard/crystal lake café
4367 e covert rd
interlaken, ny
23 min drive
607-387-6801
a retro diner feel with classic
american cuisine
*local/free range options, vegan friendly
sat 11am-5pm, sun 11am-4:30pm
Lunch
Maru ramen
512 w state st
20 min walk, 5 min drive
607-339-0329
slow-cooked ramen, buns &
savory dishes
*local options, vegan & gluten-free friendly
mon, wed & thurs 11am-9pm
fri-sat 11:30am-10pm, sun 11:30am-9pm
Ithaca ale house
111 n aurora st
5 min walk
607-256-7977
american fare with modern flare
20 tap craft beers
*vegetarian friendly
mon & wed 11am-9pm
thurs 11am-11pm
sat 11am-12am, sun 10am-8pm
Asia cuisine
126 n aurora st
5 min walk
607-256-8818
mellow corner eatery serving diverse range of pan-asian fare, from korean bbq to sushi
*vegan & gluten-free friendly
mon-thurs 11:30am-9pm
fri-sat 12pm-9:30pm, sun 12pm-9pm
Viva taqueria & cantina
101 n aurora st
5 min walk
607-277-1752
fresh, healthy itha-mexican food, margarita and tequila bar
*vegan & gluten-free friendly
mon-sun 11am-10pm
Casual dining
Saigon kitchen
526 w state st
15 min walk, 4 min drive
607-257-8881
fresh and delicious traditional
vietnamese food, byob
*vegan & gluten-free friendly
tues-sun 11:30am-8:30pm
(takeout only)
Agava
381 pine tree rd
5 min drive
607-319-4366
southwestern inspired fare with
a wood-fired oven
*local/free range options, vegan & gluten-free friendly
sun-thurs 11am-10pm
fri-sat 11am-11pm
reservations available
202 e falls st
20 min walk, 5 min drive
607-216-8580
cozy neighborhood vibe, seasonal menu
12 rotating drafts, extensive beer list
*local/free range options, vegan & gluten-free friendly
tues-sat 4pm-9pm
reservations available
The rook
404 w state st
20 min walk, 5 min drive
607-319-0180
elevated classic cuisine in a
casual atmosphere
*local/free range options, vegan & gluten-free friendly
tues-sat 5pm-12am
Fine dining
Hazelnut kitchen
53 e main st
trumansburg, ny
20 min drive
607-387-4433
seasonal dishes and desserts crafted from local ingredients
*local/free range options, vegan & gluten-free friendly
wed-sat 5pm-9pm
reservations available
Mercato bar & kitchen
108 n aurora st
5 min walk
607-319-5171
italian fusion cuisine, craft cocktails, excellent wine selection
*vegan & gluten-free friendly
tues-sat 5:30pm-9pm
no reservations
Gola osteria
115 quarry st
(quarry arms bldg)
8 min walk (uphill), 3 min drive
607-273-0333
elevated italian fare and wines
*vegan & gluten-free friendly
wed-sat 5pm-9pm
reservations available
Le café cent dix - temporarily closed
110 n aurora st
5 min walk
607-319-0750
classic french bistro, craft cocktails,
french wine list
*vegan & gluten-free friendly
tues-sun 5:30pm-10pm
no reservations
Late night dining
Luna inspired street food
113 n aurora st
5 min walk
(607) 269-6139
globally influenced hybrid bar food
*local/free-range options, vegan & gluten-free friendly
tues-sat 5pm-1am
Shortstop deli
200 w seneca st
10 min walk, 5 min drive
607-273-1030
award winning deli style
build-your-own sandwiches and more
*vegan & gluten-free friendly
currently: mon-fri 7am-9pm
sat & sun 9am-9pm
Beer, wine & spirits shops
Red feet wine market & spirit provisions
435 franklin st
7 min drive
607-330-1056
hand picked artisanal wines
mon-thurs 11am-8pm
fri-sat 10am-8pm
sun 12pm-6pm
The cellar d'or wine, cider & spirits
136 e state st
(on the commons)
5 min walk
607-319-0500
specializing in small production/estate-bottled
mon-wed 11am-8pm
thurs-sat 11am-9pm
sun 12pm-6pm
Finger lakes beverage center
605 w state st
20 min walk, 5 min drive
607-277-beer
largest selection of micro-brews, craft brews & soda, rotating selection of 10 growler beers to-go
mon-sat 9am-8pm
sun 12pm-5pm
Northside wine & spirits
222 elmira rd
(in the ithaca shopping plaza)
7 min drive
607-273-7500
large finger lakes wine selection
mon-sat 9am-9pm
sun 12pm-6pm
Wine bars
Mercato bar & kitchen
108 n aurora st
5 min walk
607-319-5171
great wine selection
tues-sat 5:30pm-9pm
Le café cent-dix - temporarily closed
101 n aurora st
5 min walk
607-319-0750
french wine list
tues-sun 5:30pm-10pm
Beer bars
Northstar house
202 e falls st
20 min walk, 5 min drive
607-216-8580
12 rotating drafts,
extensive bottled beer list
*local/free range options, vegan & gluten-free friendly
tues-sat 4pm-8pm
Ithaca beer co.
122 ithaca beer dr
10 min drive
607-273-0766
award winning craft ales, farm to table taproom, brew pub & beer garden
*local/free range options, vegan & gluten-free friendly
wed-thurs 4pm-9pm
fri-sun 12pm-9pm
Gorges & waterfalls
Cascadilla gorge trail
downtown trailhead at cascadilla park, near the intersection of
court st & university ave
7 min walk to trailhead
hiking trail is 1.32 mi -
many stairs, moderate to strenuous
no fee
open may-november
a breathtaking example of the ancient bedrock gorges ithaca is known for.
the trail connects the heart of downtown to the cornell campus. the creek drops 400' following six waterfalls. the stone trails and staircases were originally constructed in the 1920s.
Ithaca falls
lake st, near intersection of
lake & falls st
20 min walk, 7 min drive
trail is 0.14 mi
easy
no fee
open year round
our most powerful waterfall with a vertical fall of 100' and a width of 150'. watch for nesting red tailed hawks and turkey vultures riding the air currents. a popular fishing hole and local sun-lounging spot.
Taughannock falls state park
1740 taughannock blvd (route 89)
trumansburg, ny
20 min drive
607-387-6739
multiple hiking trails: 0.75 - 1.5 mi
easy to difficult
$8 car parking fee apr-oct
gorge trail and falls overlook open year round 8am-8pm
other trails open apr-oct
swimming in cayuga lake, picnic area, playground, marina
easy drive-up to falls overlook and a summer concert series in the park
taughannock falls is the tallest waterfall east of the rocky mountains, at 215'. the gorge trail offers an amazing, easy meander along the 400' gorge to the base of the falls. taughannock falls state park offers something for everyone.
Cayuga lake
Ithaca boat tours
607-697-0166
*departing from steamboat landing at the ithaca farmers market dock -
545 3rd st
10 min drive
one hour tours
thurs 5:30pm or 7pm
sat & sun 11am, 12:30pm or 2pm
may-oct
walk-on only
varying fee
*departing from 416 taughannock blvd
10 min drive
sunset cruise, eco-tours,
fat friday happy hour cruise & more
1 1/2 - 2 hr cruises
varying departure times
may-oct
reservations required
varying fee
Puddledockers
321 taughannock blvd
10 min drive
607-273-0096
kayak, canoe and paddle board rentals
mon-wed 12-6pm
thurs-fri 10am-6pm
sat 10am-7pm, sun 10am-6pm
Myers park
29 auburn rd
lansing, ny
15 min drive
31 acres with extensive cayuga lake frontage, swimming, picnic areas, marina, birding, volleyball nets, horseshoe pits and a summer concert series
daily, dawn to dusk, open year round
$5 fee for vehicle
Stewart park
1 james l gibbs dr
10 min drive
seated at the tip of cayuga lake, formerly the site of the wharton brothers silent movie studios, now featuring a carousel, athletic fields, a duck pond, spray pool, municipal golf course and a bird sanctuary
daily, 8am-10pm, open year round
no fee
carousel open wed-sun 11am-7pm
small fee to ride
Running & walking trails
Cornell botanic gardens
cornell university
nevin welcome center
124 comstock knoll dr
40 min walk, 9 min drive
607-255-2400
stewards more than 3,400 acres of preserve throughout the county. walking trails, preserves, botanic garden and arboretum on campus
dawn-dusk, open year round
* nevin welcome center
sun-thurs 9am-5pm
fri-sat 9am-6pm
South hill recreation way
hudson st, across from south hill elementary school
15 min walk (uphill) to trailhead,
5 min drive
607-273-8035
mutli-use trail: 4.6 mi - easy
hard-packed gravel trail build on an old railroad bed
open year round
Cayuga waterfront trail
trailhead and parking options:
* cass park ice rink & pool
701 taughannock blvd
35 min walk, 10 min drive
* stewart park
1 james l gibbs dr
35 min walk, 10 min drive
607-592-4647
multi-use trail: 5.5 mi - easy
picnicking, boating, birding, gardens, ithaca children's garden, outdoor fitness equipment
open year round
Fitness centers
Island health & fitness center
310 taughannock blvd
25 min walk, 8 min drive
607-277-3861
cardio, strength training, aquatics center, group fitness classes.
sauna, steam rooms, hot tub.
mon-fri 5:30am-9:30pm
sat-sun 7am-7pm
Planet fitness
(the shops at ithaca mall)
2309 n triphammer rd
12 min drive
607-319-0763
cardio, strength training
mon-thurs 24 hours
fri 12am-9pm
sat-sun 7am-7pm
Taxi
Ithaca airline limousine
ithaca to syracuse airport
855-349-0084
Yellow taxi
607-277-2227
University taxi
607-277-7777
Gas stations
Mirabito
(east hill plaza)
301 pine tree rd
5 min drive
mon-sat 5:30am-11pm
sun 6am-11pm
Sunoco
210 s cayuga st
5 min drive
daily 24 hours
Spas
Rasa spa
310 taughannock blvd
25 min walk, 8 min drive
607-273-1740
massage, bodywork, energy work, facials, waxing.
sauna, showers, tranquility room.
*argos inn has 10% discount coupons- please inquire at the front desk
mon-sat 9am-9pm
sun 10am-8pm
Satori spa & salon
(village green plaza)
840 hanshaw rd
10 min drive
607-266-0103
hair, nails, facials, makeup, waxing, spa packages, featuring
amika products
tues-fri 9:30am-6pm
sat-sun 9am-4pm
Norabloom botanicals & beauty lounge
(on the ithaca commons)
132 e state st
suite 201
5 min walk
607-592-8222
organic skin care, holistic facials, waxing, natural makeup, massage therapy,
spa parties
mon, wed & fri 9am-6pm
tues, thurs & sat 10am-7pm
Bike rental
Boxy bikes
(in press bay alley)
116 w green st
607-216-8274
electric bike rentals
sat-sun 12-5pm
Ithaca bike rental
1 james l gibbs dr
607-273-8364 ext 157
tues-fri 9am-5pm
sat-sun 10am-5pm
Atms
M&t bank
118 n tioga st
(on the ithaca commons)
607-274-8948
5 min walk
drive-up & lobby
mon-wed 9am-4pm
thurs- fri 9am-5pm
walk-up open 24hrs
Tompkins trust company
118 e seneca st
(on the ithaca commons)
607-273-3210
5 min walk
drive-up mon-fri 8:30am-5pm
lobby mon-fri 9am-5pm
walk-up open 24hrs
Local interests recommended by Staff:
* Coffee
* Breakfast
* Brunch
* Lunch
* Casual dining
* Fine dining
* Late night dining
* Beer, wine
& spirit shops
* Wine bars
* Beer bars
* Gorges &
waterfalls
* Cayuga lake
* Running &
walking trails
* Fitness center
* Bike rentals
* Spas
* Taxi
* Gas stations
* Atms
* Groceries
* News stand/
smoke shop
* Ithaca farmers
market
* Music
* Museums
* Art galleries/ museums
* Film theaters
* Live theater
* Local shops
* Religious services
visitor information website by ithaca/tompkins county convention & visitors bureau
for finger lakes guided tours, try
Groceries
Greenstar natural grocery - smaller downtown offering
215 n cayuga st
(dewitt mall)
8 min walk
607-273-8213
natural foods market, grocery, bakery, beer, vitamins.
prepared food and hot-bar available
*organic, local & farm-raised, gluten-free options
mon-sat 8am-9pm
sun 9am-8pm
Greenstar
- large mother store
770 cascadilla st
25 min walk, 7 min drive
natural foods market, produce, vitamins & wellness.
house-made prepared foods & baked goods, made to order coffee, smoothies, sandwiches, fresh-cut meat & specialty cheese
local beer & cider
*organic, local & farm-raised, gluten-free options
daily 8am-8pm
Wegmans
500 s meadow st
25 min walk, 7 min drive
607-277-5800
large gourmet grocery, bakery, beer, international foods, wellness & natural foods.
prepared food and hot-bar available - eat-in or takeout
*organic, local & farm-raised, gluten-free options
pharmacy mon-sat 8:30am-9pm
daily 24 hours
News stand/smoke shop
Commons market
122 n aurora st
5 min walk
607-273-3236
bodega with atm, cigarettes, newspapers, beer,, snacks
mon-sat 8am-10pm
sun 9am-10pm
Ithaca farmers market
An owner-operated cooperative market (since 1973) with over 160 members, who grow or produce their wares within 30 miles of the pavilion. main market located on a beautiful park on the cayuga lake waterfront.
fresh vegetables, fruit, pastured meats, wine, cheese, bakeries and hot prepared foods...
live music & artisanal gifts
also: summer boat tours at steam boat landing
Steam boat landing- main market
30 min walk, 8 min drive
607-273-7109
thursdays end of june-sept 5-8pm
saturdays apr-oct 9am-3pm
nov-dec 10am-2pm
sundays may-oct 10am-3pm
nov 10am-2pm
Dewitt park - smaller downtown offering
corner of n cayuga st & e buffalo st
10 min walk
607-273-7109
tuesdays may-oct 9am-2pm
Music
Angry mom records
115 e state st
(on the ithaca commons- basement of autumn leaves book store)
5 min walk
607-319-4953
buy, sell & trade lps, 45s, 78s, cds & cassettes.
specialize in rock, punk, indie, soul/r&b, country, international, reggae, psych, folk, electronic, metal and oddities
mon-wed 12pm-6pm
thurs-sat 12pm-8pm
Ithaca guitar works
215 n cayuga st
(in the dewitt mall)
6 min walk
607-592-4135
new, used and vintage musical instruments
mon-sat 10am-4pm
Museums
The history center in tompkins county
110 n tioga st
(on the ithaca commons)
5 min walk
607-273-8284 ext 228
local history.
a generation-to-generation education and research center focused on engaging with the public. the center helps people use the tools of history to understand the past, gain perspective on the present, and play an informed role in shaping the future.
offers permanent & temporary exhibits.
thurs-sat 10am-5pm
sun 10am-3pm
no fee
Cornell lab of ornithology &
sapsucker woods sanctuary
159 sapsucker woods rd
11 min drive
800-843-bird (2473)
a world leader in the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds. featuring lab tours, trail walks, seminars and special events.
the sanctuary is 230 acres of forest, ponds, swamps and wildlife.
visit the egg cairn created by renowned natural sculptor and artist andy goldsworthy during his residency at cornell university.
visitor center mon-sun 10am-4pm
sapsucker woods sanctuary
mon-sun dawn-dusk
no fee
Museum of the earth
1259 trumansburg rd
9 min drive
607-273-6623
explore earth and its prehistoric past—from the tiniest trilobites to the mighty mastodon—through engaging and interactive displays, hands-on features, stunning fossils, and science-inspired art.
the natural history museum arm of the paleontological research institution. (in conjunction with cornell and the cayuga nature center.)
offers permanent & temporary exhibits and rotating special events.
sat-mon 10am-5pm
fee: adult $9, senior & college $7, youth $6, child free
Books
Buffalo street books
215 n cayuga st
(in the dewitt mall)
5 min walk
607-273-8246
community-owned cooperative bookstore with regular events featuring local & national authors and artists
sun-mon 12pm-5pm
tues-thurs 10am-7pm
fri-sat 10am-8pm
Autumn leaves used books
115 e state st
(on the ithaca commons)
5 min walk
607-273-8239
extensive array of used books with an ever-changing selection of collectible, first editions and signed books
mon-wed 10am-8pm
thurs-sat 10am-9pm
sun 11am-6pm
Art galleries/museums
Ink shop printmaking center
(above community school of
music and art)
330 e state st
3 min walk
607-277-3884
non-profit, artist operated, community-based printmaking facility and gallery
tues-fri 1pm-6pm
sat 12pm-4pm
State of the art gallery
120 w state st
6 min walk
607-277-1626
cooperative fine art gallery owned and operated by its members- 27 visual artists from the finger lakes region- seeking to enhance the cultural and economic vitality of the community
wed-fri 12pm-6pm
sat-sun 12pm-5pm
Herbert f. johnson museum of art
(cornell university)
114 central ave
28 min walk, 6 min drive
607-255-6464
temporary exhibitions and a permanent collection of more than 35,000 works, spanning six millennia and most world cultures.
must see: the 5th floor for amazing 360 degree view of ithaca
tues-sun 10am-5pm
no fee
Film theaters
Cinemapolis
120 e green st