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Ithaca, NY!

We’ve been named America’s Best Town to Visit in 2025 by CNN! Ithaca is “gorges” in any season, and spring brings rushing waterfalls to enjoy along with many multi-use trails that remain open year-round. Some of our favorite activities include guided experiences, and enjoying locally made wine and cider. Find your flow and explore something new. Find upcoming events and live music celebrating the season.

If you are planning a multi-generational vacation, we’ve also got suggestions for how to make the most of a family trip to Ithaca. Bring the kids and experience the outdoors and other activities as a family. Whether you’re staying in a hotel or a charming inn, the greater Ithaca area will welcome you with top-notch hospitality and lodging options.

 

Robert H Treman State Park

A winding, rugged gorge creates multiple waterfalls, including the notable Lucifer Falls. Hiking trails, camping, playground, and swimming in-season.

A winding, rugged gorge creates multiple waterfalls, including the notable Lucifer Falls. Hiking trails, camping, playground, and swimming in-season.

A winding, rugged gorge creates multiple waterfalls, including the notable Lucifer Falls. Hiking trails, camping, playground, and swimming in-season.

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Waterfront Trail

Curving along Cayuga Lake's southern shore, this paved 8-mile trail connects many popular attractions. ADA compliant.

Curving along Cayuga Lake's southern shore, this paved 8-mile trail connects many popular attractions. ADA compliant.

Curving along Cayuga Lake's southern shore, this paved 8-mile trail connects many popular attractions. ADA compliant.

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Ithaca Falls

Epic views in every season, this is Fall Creek's final plunge to Cayuga Lake and one of the region's most powerful falls.

Epic views in every season, this is Fall Creek's final plunge to Cayuga Lake and one of the region's most powerful falls.

Epic views in every season, this is Fall Creek's final plunge to Cayuga Lake and one of the region's most powerful falls.

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Ithaca College

The area is known as South Hill, and Ithaca College's campus offers some of the best views of Cayuga Lake.

The area is known as South Hill, and Ithaca College's campus offers some of the best views of Cayuga Lake.

The area is known as South Hill, and Ithaca College's campus offers some of the best views of Cayuga Lake.

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Black Diamond Trail

An 8.5-mile rail trail, which connects Trumansburg to Ithaca, is equally fun for bike riding or cross-country skiing.

An 8.5-mile rail trail, which connects Trumansburg to Ithaca, is equally fun for bike riding or cross-country skiing.

An 8.5-mile rail trail, which connects Trumansburg to Ithaca, is equally fun for bike riding or cross-country skiing.

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Cornell University

Cornell University's expansive main campus offers many attractions open to the public.

Cornell University's expansive main campus offers many attractions open to the public.

Cornell University's expansive main campus offers many attractions open to the public.

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Ithaca Commons

Considered the heart of downtown Ithaca, this four-block pedestrian shopping area features boutiques, restaurants, galleries, events & entertainment year-round.

Considered the heart of downtown Ithaca, this four-block pedestrian shopping area features boutiques, restaurants, galleries, events & entertainment year-round.

Considered the heart of downtown Ithaca, this four-block pedestrian shopping area features boutiques, restaurants, galleries, events & entertainment year-round.

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Cascadilla Gorge

The secluded cascading falls and stone path connects Cornell University to downtown Ithaca, offering a quiet refuge in the heart of the city. Open seasonally.

The secluded cascading falls and stone path connects Cornell University to downtown Ithaca, offering a quiet refuge in the heart of the city. Open seasonally.

The secluded cascading falls and stone path connects Cornell University to downtown Ithaca, offering a quiet refuge in the heart of the city. Open seasonally.

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Ithaca Farmers Market

An icon since 1973, the outdoor market at Steamboat Landing is open Saturdays & Sundays, April through early December.

An icon since 1973, the outdoor market at Steamboat Landing is open Saturdays & Sundays, April through early December.

An icon since 1973, the outdoor market at Steamboat Landing is open Saturdays & Sundays, April through early December.

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Buttermilk Falls State Park

A series of plunging pools and cascades that converge into a beautiful basin. The main lower falls is easily viewable from the paved entrance. Hiking trails, camping, and swimming in-season.

A series of plunging pools and cascades that converge into a beautiful basin. The main lower falls is easily viewable from the paved entrance. Hiking trails, camping, and...

A series of plunging pools and cascades that converge into a beautiful basin. The main lower falls is easily viewable from the paved entrance. Hiking trails, camping, and swimming in-season.

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Myers Park

A town of Lansing gem on the east side of Cayuga Lake, this park offers multiple recreation options, pavilions, summer concerts, and swimming in-season.

A town of Lansing gem on the east side of Cayuga Lake, this park offers multiple recreation options, pavilions, summer concerts, and swimming in-season.

A town of Lansing gem on the east side of Cayuga Lake, this park offers multiple recreation options, pavilions, summer concerts, and swimming in-season.

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TC3

With the main campus in Dryden, this community college offers a variety of majors and operates an on-site learning farm.

With the main campus in Dryden, this community college offers a variety of majors and operates an on-site learning farm.

With the main campus in Dryden, this community college offers a variety of majors and operates an on-site learning farm.

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