Local Attractions and Activities

Some of the many places to visit while you are here include:

• Cornell University campus and Plantations

• CU lab of Ornithology,

• Ithaca College,

• Museum of the Earth,

• The Science Center,

• Multiple NY State Parks with waterfalls,

• Cornell and Ithaca College Theater,

• The Seneca Cayuga Wine Trail,

• Moosewood Restaurant,

• Ithaca Festival

• Ithaca Farmer’s Market and our neighborhood  Brookton's  Market.

• The Corning Glass Museum

• The Fingerlakes Trail

Check out Visitithaca.com for more information

The months ahead are a wonderful time in the area from the Arboretum at Cornell, to miles of hiking trails, to soaring and much more.  Shopping and wine fans can also find plenty of  local shops, antiquing, wine and beer tasting, shopping at local farmer’s markets and craft stores to meet their needs! 

Research these attractions ahead of time, or plan your day using our “Gateway to Ithaca”, pre-loaded links to our favorite local activities!

We know you'll love the Brookton's Market, food, and friends the way towns used to be.  It's a taste of life away from the hustle and bustle of the big box world.  Click here for more information.

And, as always, your hosts will be more than happy to help you plan your Finger Lakes adventure and come home at the end of the day to the Ithaca cottage on the farm.