Helpful Local Links

 

Local Tourism     www.visitithaca.com

 

Area Higher Education     

             Cornell University    www.cornell.edu

             Ithaca College     www.ithaca.edu

             Wells College      www.wells.edu

 

Local Mementos & Souvenirs

Nevin Visitor Center, Cornell Plantations     http://www.cornellplantations.org/visitor-info/welcome-center/about

             Finger Lakes Fine Art Prints     www.fingerlakesfineartprints.com

             People's Market of Lansing    http://peoplesmarketoflansing.com

Sunny Days, A NY Marketplace      http://www.sunnydaysny.com

Ithaca Art Trail     http://www.arttrail.com

Ithaca Commons and Downtown      www.downtownithaca.com

Green Mountain Studios (an online Finger Lakes Marketplace)     http://www.greenmountainstudios.com

 

Grocery Stores

​            Lansing Market     www.lansingmarket.com     3125 North Triphammer Road, Lansing, NY 14882

            Tops     www.topsmarkets.com    2300 North Triphammer Road, Ithaca, NY 14850

            Wegmans     www.wegmans.com     500 South Meadow Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

 

Restaurants

• Ithaca

  • Collegetown Bagels (iconic Ithaca, bagels and tons of sandwiches - several locations around town)     http://collegetownbagels.com

  • ​The Boatyard Grill (Drive up or boat up - accessible American style)     http://www.boatyardgrill.com

  • Maxie's Supper Club and Oyster Bar (casual, tasty, New Orlean's style!)     http://maxies.com

  • The Heights Cafe Restaurant and Bar (elegant lunch and dinner)  http://www.theheightsithaca.com

  • ZaZa's Cucina (Italian cuisine)     http://www.zazascucina.com

  • Mercato Bar & Kitchen  (Elegant cocktails and modern Italian)     http://mercatobarandkitchen.com

  • Agava (Southwestern flavors!)    http://www.agavarestaurant.com

  • Plum Tree (Sushi/Japanese - our favorite Japanese restaurant in town)    http://www.plumtreeithaca.com/menu.html

  • Just A Taste  (traditional Spanish tapas and wine flights)    http://www.just-a-taste.com

  • Moosewood Restarant (an iconic vegetarian restaurant!)     http://www.moosewoodcooks.com

  • Hawi Restaurant (Ethiopian cuisine)  Very new, no website yet, but excellent food!  (607) 277-4294

  • Lot 10 Bar & Lounge (eclectic cocktails, across the street from Hawi and The Commons)  http://www.lot-10.com

  • Bandwagon Brewpub   (Microbrewery and pub food)    http://www.bandwagonbeer.com

  • Mia Restaurant  (eclectic Aisan fusion)  http://www.miaithaca.com

  • Taverna Banfi   (Fine dining on the Cornell campus, run by the Cornell Hotel School)    http://www.tavernabanfi.com

  • Fine Line Bistro    (Eclectic bistro cuisine)  http://www.finelinebistro.com

  • Northstar House (neighborhood gastropub)     http://www.northstarpub.com/Northstar_House/Welcome_to_Northstar.html

  • Mahogany Grill     http://www.mahoganygrill.com

  • Madeline's Restaurant (European fusion cuisine & amazing desserts!)     http://www.madelines-restaurant.com

  • John Thomas Steak House     http://www.johnthomassteakhouse.com

  • Sumo (Sushi/Japanese)      http://www.ithacasumo.com

  • The Carriage House Cafe (brunch!)     http://carriagehousecafe.com

  • Cafe Dewitt (brunch!)     http://www.cafedewitt.com

  • State Street Diner (the quintessential greasy spoon!)     http://www.thestatediner.com

  • Argos Inn (modern cocktails)     http://argosinn.com

  • Felicia's Atomic Lounge (funky ambiance and creative cocktails)     http://www.atomicloungeithaca.com

  • Purity Ice Cream  (iconic local ice creamery)     http://www.purityicecream.com

• Lansing

  • ​​Rogue's Harbor Inn     http://www.roguesharbor.com

  • Crossroad's Bar & Grille     http://www.thecrossroadsbarandgrille.com

  • Booker's Backyard    http://www.bookersbackyard.com

  • Lansing Pizzeria      http://www.lansingpizzeria.com

  • John Joseph Inn and Elizabeth Restaurant    http://www.jjande.com/elizabeth-cuisine/

• Aurora

  • The ​Aurora Inn     http://www.innsofaurora.com/food-wine/aurora-inn-dining-room/

  • Fargo Bar & Grill    http://www.innsofaurora.com/food-wine/fargo-bar-grill/

  • Pumpkin Hill Bistro     http://pumpkinhillbistro.com

 

Ithaca Spas

          August Moon Spa at La Tourelle      https://www.augustmoonspa.com

          Rasa Spa      http://rasaspa.com

          Crystal's Spa     http://crystalsspa.com

 

Wine/Beer/Cider/Spirits Tasting

          Cayuga Wine Trail      http://cayugawinetrail.com

         Seneca Wine Trail     http://www.senecalakewine.com

         Keuka Wine Trail      http://www.keukawinetrail.com

          Finger Lakes Distilleries      http://www.fingerlakes.com/distilleries

          Finger Lakes Beer Trail      http://www.fingerlakesbeertrail.com/content/

          Ithaca Beer Company      http://ithacabeer.com

          Hopshire Farm & Brewery     http://hopshire.com

          Finger Lakes Distilling      http://fingerlakesdistilling.com

          Myers Farm Distilling      http://myerfarmdistillers.com

          Bellwether Hard Cider     http://www.cidery.com

          Eve's Cidery      http://www.evescidery.com

          Black Diamond Cider     http://www.incredapple.com/the-farm/

 

Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology Visitor Center     http://www.birds.cornell.edu/page.aspx?pid=1572

 

Great Things To Do With Kids     

          Corning Museum of Glass (Corning, NY)      http://www.cmog.org

          Ithaca Sciencenter     http://www.sciencenter.org

          Museum Of The Earth/Cayuga Nature Center      http://www.priweb.org/index.php?

          Rosamund Gifford Zoo (Syracuse, NY)     http://rosamondgiffordzoo.org

 

Boat and Watersport Rentals

         Lansing, NY     Paddle 'N More     http://paddlenmore.com

         Ithaca, NY      Puddledockers     http://www.puddledockers.com

         Cayuga Lake     Finger Lakes Boat Rental    http://www.fingerlakesboatrental.com

         Ithaca, NY     Cayuga Lake Cruises      http://www.cayugalakecruises.com/home.html

         Ithaca, NY     Ithaca Boat Tours     http://ithacaboattours.com

 

Lansing Parks (Myers Park, Ludlowville Falls)     http://www.lansingrec.com/parks/myers-park

 

Regional NY State Parks     http://parks.ny.gov

For more information on Taughannock Falls, Buttermilk Falls, Treman, Watkins Glen, Filmore Glen, and Long Point State Parks