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1	Things to do in Ithaca, New York The following is by no means an exhaustive list of things to do in Ithaca, but it’s a start! If you’re ever at a loss for what to do and this list doesn’t cut it, I recommend looking at the Visit Ithaca tourism website ↓
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3		https://www.visitithaca.com/
4	EVENTS	Check out the events page at the following sites to see what's going on on any given day!
5	Visit Ithaca (Ithaca Tourism website)	https://events.visitithaca.com/
6	Google Events page	https://www.google.com/search?q=Ithaca,+NY&newwindow=1&authuser=0&source=hp&ei=I4EeYbf8H6Kl5NoP3IiLuAY&iflsig=AINFCbYAAAAAYR6PM5wwlfNnDDM8JKjdlHZMAH4FTrgs&oq=google+events&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyCAgAEIAEELEDMgUIABCABDIICAAQgAQQyQMyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEOhQILhCABBCxAxCDARDHARDRAxCTAjoLCAAQgAQQsQMQgwE6DgguEIAEELEDEMcBEKMCOg4IABCABBCxAxCDARDJAzoFCAAQkgNQiQ1YoRdgiRhoAHAAeACAAVWIAYkHkgECMTOYAQCgAQE&sclient=gws-wiz&uact=5&ibp=htl;events&rciv=evn#fpstate=tldetail&htivrt=events&htidocid=L2F1dGhvcml0eS9ob3Jpem9uL2NsdXN0ZXJlZF9ldmVudC8yMDIxLTA4LTIxfDI4NDk5OTA2MTMyNjcwODM3MTQ%3D	.
7	Cornell Events calendar	https://events.cornell.edu/
8	Ithaca.com Events calendar	https://www.ithaca.com/calendar/#!/
9	Downtown Ithaca Events calendar	https://www.downtownithaca.com/events/
10	Ithaca Journal Events calendar	https://www.ithacajournal.com/things-to-do/events/
11	Eventbrite Events calendar	https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ny--ithaca/events/
12	City of Ithaca Events calendar	https://www.cityofithaca.org/Calendar.aspx?CID=27
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14	MUSEUMS
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16	ART
17	Johnson Museum of Art	The Museum’s permanent collection numbers 40,000 works, spanning six millennia and encompassing art from most world cultures. Featuring African, Asian, European, American and many more styles of art.	~ Admission is free. ~ PayMobile parking.	114 Central Ave, Ithaca, NY 14853	http://museum.cornell.edu/
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19	EDUCATIONAL CENTERS
20	Museum of the Earth	Natural history museum. The museum’s 8,000-square-foot permanent exhibition takes visitors on a journey through 4.5 billion years of history, from the Earth’s origin to the present day.	~ Admission: $9 Adults, $7 Students with ID ~ Free parking.	1259 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850	https://www.museumoftheearth.org/
21	Sciencenter	Geared towards children, a hands-on science museum.	~ General admission: $8 ~ Free parking.	601 1st St, Ithaca, NY 14850	http://www.sciencenter.org/
22	Cayuga Nature Center	An educational institution addressing nature and environmental issues. Live animal exhibits and a six-story treehouse (TreeTops) that are well worth the visit. Nature trails are open to the public for free.	~ Admission: Currently free. ~ Trails & TreeTops Treehouse Open Daily 10am - 5pm ~ Free parking on site.	1420 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850	https://www.cayuganaturecenter.org/
23	Cornell Botanic Gardens	The Botanic Gardens consist of 25 acres of botanical gardens and 150 acres of the F. R. Newman Arboretum.	~ Admission is free. ~ Open daily from dawn til dusk. ~ Metered parking.	124 Comstock Knoll Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850	https://cornellbotanicgardens.org/
24	Fuertes Observatory	Fuertes Observatory is an astronomical observatory located on Cornell's North Campus. Fuertes is open to Cornell students and the general public every Friday night, hosted by the Cornell Astronomical Society. When clear, observing will take place from 8pm until midnight. Tours of the observatory and its historic telescopes will be given regardless of the weather. During the academic year, a lecture or astronomy-related documentary is often presented before observing.	~ Admission is free. ~ Paid parking is in the Appel Commons lot across the street.	209 Cradit Farm Dr. Ithaca, NY 14853	https://www.cornellastrosociety.org/
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26	LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
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28	THEATER
29	Hangar Theater	The Hangar Theatre is a non-profit, regional theatre. The Hangar Theatre creates and presents performances of exceptional quality in New York’s Finger Lakes region while training the next generation of theatre artists.	~ Tickets tend to be $20-50 ~ Free parking.	801 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850	https://hangartheatre.org/
30	Ithaca Shakespeare Company	ISC currently presents an outdoor Shakespeare festival each July, featuring two plays in rotating repertory. The Company has also produced indoor productions in the winter and fall at the Hangar Theatre and other venues in Ithaca.	~ Varies	Typically at the Hangar Theater	http://ithacashakespeare.org/
31	DANCE
32	Ithaca Ballet	The Ithaca Ballet is Upstate New York’s only repertory company and is the resident ballet company at the State Theatre in downtown Ithaca.	~ They perform four productions a year in the State Theater of Ithaca, Hangar Theatre, and tour the Finger Lakes area.	107 W State St, Ithaca, NY 14850	https://ithacaballet.org/
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34	State Theatre of Ithaca	The State Theatre of Ithaca is a historic, 1600-seat theatre that hosts various events from bands, to plays, to comedy acts, to silent films.	~ Tickets tend to range from $40-70 for events ~ Paid parking in the Green St or Seneca St garages	107 W State St, Ithaca, NY 14850	https://stateofithaca.org/
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36	MOVIE THEATERS
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38	Cornell Cinema	One of the best campus film exhibition programs in the country, screening over 150 different films/videos each year, five to seven nights a week in the beautiful Willard Straight Theatre. The space features the largest screen in Ithaca, Dolby Digital Surround Sound and the best projection in the area. Each semester-long schedule includes an array of classic Hollywood and foreign films, documentaries, recent international cinema, silent films with live musical accompaniment, cult classics, experimental work, and recent Hollywood and arthouse hits, in addition to guest appearances by visiting filmmakers.	~ Admission - students $7, general public $9.50 ~ Both paid and free parking depending on time of day: the Willard Straight Lot, the Anabel Taylor Lot (some spots are unrestricted after 5pm — be sure to read the signs or you will be ticketed!), along South Avenue or Stewart Avenue, the lot off Edgemoor Lane, accessed via South Avenue and West Avenue, or the lower lot on the west side of Myron Taylor Hall, accessed via South Avenue. Parking is also available at the Schoelkopf Parking Garage, where there is ample space and it is free after 5pm. It's a less than 10 minute walk to Willard Straight. ~ Film calendar here: https://cinema.cornell.edu/film-calendar	104 Willard Straight Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853	https://cinema.cornell.edu/
39	Cinemapolis	A first-run movie theater located in the heart of Downtown Ithaca, specializing in independent, foreign, and locally-produced films.	~ Adult: $10.50, Matinee $9.00 (any screening before 6pm), Student $9.00 (must present I.D.) ~ Paid parking in the Green St garage	120 E Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850	https://cinemapolis.org/
40	Regal Ithaca Mall	Standard venue for new releases.	~ Free parking at mall.	40 Catherwood Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850	https://www.regmovies.com/theatres/regal-ithaca-mall/0677#/buy-tickets-by-cinema?in-cinema=0677&at=2021-08-19&view-mode=list
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42	OUTDOOR RECREATION
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44	STATE PARKS Ithaca is renowned throughout our region for several beautiful parks that feature breathtaking waterfalls, opportunities for swimming, and hiking trails.
45	Robert Treman State Park	Robert H. Treman State Park is an area of wild beauty, with the rugged gorge called Enfield Glen as its scenic highlight. Winding trails follow the gorge past 12 waterfalls, including the 115-foot Lucifer Falls, to where visitors can see a mile-and-a-half down the wooded gorge as it winds its way to the lower park. Waterfalls Lucifer Falls - 115 ft high Lower Falls - absolutely gorgeous area where you can swim in a stream-fed basin directly underneath the waterfall! Hiking Features nine miles of hiking trails. Also - Has the Old Mill built in 1839! - Offers scheduled gorge tours - has campsites, cabins, fishing, grills, pavillions and shelter rentals, playgrounds, and showers.	~ Park is open year round, dawn to dusk. ~ Vehicle entry fee is $9, collected from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.	105 Enfield Falls Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850	https://parks.ny.gov/parks/roberttreman/
46	Buttermilk Falls State Park	Buttermilk Falls State Park takes its name from the foaming cascade formed by Buttermilk Creek as it flows down the steep valley side toward Cayuga Lake. The upper park has a small lake, hiking trails through woodlands and along the gorge and rim, picnic areas and playing fields. The lower park has a campground, natural pool and playing fields, beyond which is Larch Meadows. Larch Meadows is a wetland area through which a nature trail winds. Waterfalls Buttermilk Falls - 165 ft high and featuring a swimming area right below! Hiking Featuring several miles of hiking trails. Also - Offers scheduled gorge tours - has campsites, cabins, fishing, grills, pavillions and shelter rentals, playgrounds, and showers.	~ Park is open year round, dawn to dusk. ~ Vehicle entry fee is $9, collected from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.	112 E. Buttermilk Falls Rd. (Off Rt. 13 S) Ithaca, NY 14850	https://parks.ny.gov/parks/151/details.aspx
47	Taughannock Falls State Park	Waterfalls Taughannock Falls State Park's namesake waterfall is one of the outstanding natural attractions of the Northeast. Taughannock Falls plunges 215 feet past rocky cliffs that tower nearly 400 feet above the gorge. Hiking Offers extensive trail hiking. Gorge and rim trails offer spectacular views from above the falls and from below at the end of the gorge trail. Also - Campsites and cabins overlook Cayuga Lake, with marina, boat launch and beach nearby. A multi-use trail--hiking, cross-country skiing--winds past sledding slopes and natural skating ponds. - Offers scheduled gorge tours - has campsites, cabins, fishing, grills, pavillions and shelter rentals, playgrounds, and showers. - head to the quieter shore line at the North Point area for a lovely view of the lake - In the spring, check out the wildflowers that bloom along the Gorge Trail. Flowers thrive there because deer rarely wander into the gorge. - The hemlock forests surrounding the Taughannock ravine are mixed with other hardwood trees, including sugar maple, white oak, and striped maple. It's also home to many species of woodland birds. - The shoreline at Taughannock Falls State Park drops off sharply, making this area a great congregating space for many different species of Lake Cayuga fish. Lake trout, yellow perch, and landlocked Atlantic salmon are all common species.	~ Park is open year round, dawn to dusk. ~ Vehicle entry fee is $9, collected from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.	1740 Taughannock Blvd. Trumansburg, NY 14886	https://parks.ny.gov/parks/taughannockfalls
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49	NATURAL AREAS
50	Cascadilla Gorge Natural Area	Ascending over 400 feet, this historic set of stone trails and staircases was originally constructed in the late 1920's, and takes visitors through the gorge formed from ancient bedrock and past six waterfalls.	~ Free. ~ At a leisurely pace, this 1/3-mile section of the trail takes less than an hour from the Treman Triangle Park in downtown to the upper entrance by the College Avenue Stone Arch Bridge. ~ In Collegetown, the trail crosses College Avenue and the Goldwin Smith Walk continues to follow Cascadilla Creek for another half mile through a flat, wooded area that leads to two footbridges over scenic waterfalls. ~ The lower gorge from Linn St to College Ave is closed during the winter months, but the gorge above College Ave is open year round.	Trailhead GPS Coordinates Latitude: 42.4430007935 Longitude: -76.4806976318 Multiple parking options may be specific to certain trails within this site. Parking Lot : Hoy Rd. Parking Garage Street : Linn St. or E Court St. Street : 125 Edgemoo Ln.	https://ithacatrails.org/site/Cascadilla%20Gorge%20Natural%20Area
51	Sapsucker Woods	Beautiful easy terrain for hiking and running. Features six trails - total distance: 3 miles.	~ Open year round. ~ Park in small lot located at trailhead on Sapsucker Woods Rd. south of the Lab of Ornithology	Sapsucker Woods Rd, Ithaca, New York 14850	https://ithacatrails.org/site/Sapsucker%20Woods
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53	WATER ACTIVITIES
54	Water sports and activities on Cayuga Lake including: - Boating - Kayaking -Canoing - Paddle boarding - Windsurfing	Paddle N' More offers: - Individual rentals of equipment - Guided trips on paddleboards at Myers Park, including a Sunset trip and Full Moon trip - Kayak and windsurfing lessons - Standup paddleboard yoga - Private lessons Paddledockers in Ithaca offers: - Rentals of kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. - Guided tours. - Pilates on the water.		Paddle N' More has three locations: - Taughannock Falls State Park in Trumansburg - Myers Park in Lansing - Stewart Park in Ithaca – weekends only Paddledockers Rentals & Showroom 701 W. Seneca St. Ithaca, NY 14850	https://paddlenmore.com/ https://www.paddledockers.com/
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58	REALLY JUST WATERFALLS
59	Ithaca Falls on Fall Creek	With a 150ft cascading fall, watch Fall Creek’s final plunge to Cayuga Lake, it's a great place to stop and enjoy a picnic lunch or relax with a book. By 1817, a half-dozen mills were operating here, their ruins are still visible on the south bank. The plunge pool is famous among anglers for lake-run trout and salmon.	~ Free. ~ Open year-round. ~ Easy, short trail. ~ Best view of the falls from the bridge over Lake Street or the foot path adjacent to the creek ~ Park on nearby city streets or the small lot adjacent to the falls.	Located near crosssection of E Falls St and Lake St, Ithaca, NY, 14850	https://www.visitithaca.com/attractions/ithaca-falls-fall-creek
60	Sweedler Preserve at Lick Brook	Has three major falls - 25ft, 47ft, and 93ft, in a hidden nature preserve. The centerpiece is managed by the Finger Lakes Land Trust, allowing Lick Brook to remain wild and undeveloped. The best time to view the waterfalls is after a rainstorm.	~ Free. ~ Open year-round. ~ Best viewing from the blue-blazed section of the Finger Lakes Trail. 1.2mi round trip. There is a steep, strenuous 500’ climb.	1 Townline Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850	https://www.fllt.org/preserves/sweedler-and-thayer-preserves-at-lick-brook/
61	Triphammer Falls on Fall Creek	Triphammer Falls is a 55ft multiple cascading fall, a centerpiece of the Cornell University campus. Named for the Triphammer forge that operated here in the 1820s. University founder Ezra Cornell fell in love with this spot when he first arrived in Ithaca, and he made his name here building the first Beebe Lake Dam to deliver reliable year-round waterpower to mills downstream.	~ Free. ~ Open year-round, dawn til dusk. ~ Easy trail: View falls from the Triphammer Foot Bridge or East Ave. ~ Moderate trail: Hike to the falls overlook using the trailhead on the north rim, behind Risley Hall.	Foot bridge: Behind the Martin Y. Tang Welcome Center, 616 Thurston Ave, Ithaca, NY 14853 Hiking trail: Behind Risley Hall 535 Thurston Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850	https://www.visitithaca.com/attractions/triphammer-falls-fall-creek
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63	SHOPPING
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65	SHOPPING CENTERS/COMPLEXES
66	Ithaca Commons	Ithaca Commons is a two-block pedestrian mall in Downtown Ithaca and serves as its cultural and economic center. Features stores such as: - Autumn Leaves Used Bookstore - Cinemapolis, an indie movie theater - Mockingbird Paperie, a stationary store - The Cornell Store -Nearby/adjacent: Shops dealing antiques, jewelry, spa services, comic books, specialty foods, organic home goods, and musical instruments. Downtown Ithaca also features many local restaurants, cafes, and craft breweries. A directory can be found here: https://www.downtownithaca.com/directory/dining/	~Paid parking in the Green St or Seneca St garage.	171 E M.L.K. Jr. St, Ithaca, NY 14850	https://www.downtownithaca.com/
67	Dewitt Mall	Dewitt Mall is a small but diverse indoor mall located one block north of the Commons. Featuring antiques, book, music, and toy stores, and the world-renowned Moosewoods Restaurant.	~Paid parking in the Green St or Seneca St garage.	215 N Cayuga St Enter on Buffalo or, E Seneca St, Ithaca, NY 14850	http://www.thedewittmall.com/
68	FARMER'S MARKET
69	Ithaca Farmer’s Market @ Steamboat Landing	A big and bustling market that hosts a variety of businesses including farms, CSAs, local artisans, makers, and prepared food vendors.	~ Has a parking lot.	Steamboat Landing, 545 3rd St, Ithaca, NY 14850	https://ithacamarket.com/
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71	WINE AND BEER TOURS	For 21+!
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73	Cayuga Lake Wine tours	Ithaca is located on the southern tip of Cayuga Lake, which is home to over a dozen wineries and a few breweries.	~ Book transportation or get a designated driver. See resources here: https://www.cayugawinetrail.com/along_the_trail_categories/transportation-services/	Cayuga Lake	https://www.cayugawinetrail.com/
74	Cayuga Lake Beer tour	There are several breweries on Cayuga.	~ Book transportation or get a designated driver. See resources here: https://www.cayugawinetrail.com/along_the_trail_categories/transportation-services/	Cayuga Lake	https://www.tourcayuga.com/wine-beer-and-cider/local-breweries/
75	Seneca Lake Wine tours	About a 40 minute drive from Ithaca, Seneca Lake is arguably the most famous of the wine trails and features a lot of incredible wines from 29 wineries.	~ Book transportation or get a designated driver. See resources here: https://senecalakewine.com/transportation/	Seneca Lake	https://senecalakewine.com/
76	Seneca Lake Beer tour	There are several breweries on Seneca.	~ Book transportation or get a designated driver. See resources here: https://senecalakewine.com/transportation/	Seneca Lake	https://www.qualitywinetours.com/html/senecabeer.html
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