Things to Do in Ithaca, NY

  • Our list of the best things to do in Ithaca, New York, features the top 83 nearby activities — including 37 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Ithaca, NY has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Outdoor Places.
  • The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Ithaca, NY , followed by 53 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hector, Watkins Glen, Cortland, Dundee, Horseheads and Rochester
  • Our list of the best things to do in Ithaca, New York, features the top 83 nearby activities — including 37 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Ithaca, NY has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Outdoor Places.
  • The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Ithaca, NY , followed by 53 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hector, Watkins Glen, Cortland, Dundee, Horseheads and Rochester
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Dealbucks can be used to purchase movie tickets and concessions at multiple theaters on Dealflicks.com
0.8 Miles
99% 285 votes
Other Tours PO Box 3787, Ithaca, NY 14852 MoreLess Info
There are 8 packages from which the travelers can choose, offered by Experience! The Finger Lakes Tours, including in here packages for couples, for families, and for groups. The clients are taken on tours of the wineries and of the waterfalls.
4.3 Miles
97% 778 votes
National & State Parks 105 Enfield Falls Rd, Ithaca, NY MoreLess Info
The Robert Treman State Park is popular for its waterfalls, the best known being the Lucifer Falls. 4.5 miles of trails connect all the falls. In here there are also camping areas, picnic tables, playing fields, and a pool. The Enfield Falls Mill and Miller's House is also in here.
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96% 437 votes
Colleges & Universities Ithaca, NY MoreLess Info
Founded in 1865 and part of the Ivy League, the Cornell University was ranked at number 14 by QS World University Rankings. Some of the most important of its graduates are Henry Heimlich, Carl Sagan, Thomas Pynchon, John Cleese, as well as numerous others.
3.7 Miles
91% 582 votes
National & State Parks 105 Enfield Falls Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850 MoreLess Info
Named after the creek which crosses it and after the many falls in it, the Buttermilk Falls State Park was founded in 1924 and has cabins, pavilions, playgrounds, as well as other amenities. The main activities which can be performed in here are fishing, hunting, and hiking.
2.3 Miles
99% 240 votes
Gardens 1 Plantations Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 MoreLess Info
Covering a total of 4,300 acres, the Cornell Plantations has a botanical garden, an arboretum, and plenty of trails. In here there are also 38 natural areas, such as the Cayuga Marsh and the Polson Natural Area. Public events are organized in here, such as the Garden Gift Shop Holliday.
3.7 Miles
97% 168 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the study and appreciation of birds, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology provides learning experiences related to the watching and identification of birds. The grounds provide walking trails for bird watching as well as a bird-themed gift shop.
3.7 Miles
96% 141 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 159 Sapsucker Woods Rd, Ithaca, NY MoreLess Info
The Sapsucker Woods are popular among the birdwatchers, because in here can be spotted more than 225 species of birds. It covers 220 acres and features a visitor's center and more than 4 miles of trails.
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95% 108 votes
Waterfalls 399 Lake St, Ithaca, NY MoreLess Info
Located at the south end of Cayuga Lake, Ithaca Falls Natural Area is home to a waterfall over 100 feet tall and almost 175 feet wide at its base. The area is suitable for walking on trails and fishing.
0.5 Miles
91% 210 votes
Farmers Markets 545 Third Street, Ithaca, NY 14851 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1963, the Ithaca Farmers Market has 79 vendor's pavilions and offers for sale fresh products from local farmers. In here are also found for sale handmade artworks from local artisans.
15.4 Miles
94% 239 votes
Lake Ithaca, NY MoreLess Info
The largest of the Finger Lakes, Cayuga Lake stretches for almost 40 miles and, at its deepest points, measures 435 feet. It is a part of the American Viticultural Area, which features wineries, distilleries, and others.
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