- TripBuzz found 45 things to do with kids in or near Ithaca, New York, including 24 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cortland, Watkins Glen, Hector and Rochester.
- From Cayuga Lake to Cass Park Rink & Pool, the Ithaca area offers 53 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Nature & Wildlife Areas and National & State Parks.
- Located in central New York is the city of Ithaca. The city is scenic and beautiful and draws tourists for its natural parks and changing seasons. Home to Cornell University, the community is also a thriving college town. A rich cultural theatre and arts scene is prevalent throughout the city, offering many shows and concerts to locals and visitors.
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Menu of flaky calzones also includes wings, cheesy bacon tots, and cinnamon breadsticks
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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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Cass Park Rink & Pool features not only an ice rink and swimming pool, but also has 4 tennis courts and 20 athletic fields. They also have playground equipment, an exercise trail, and a picnic pavilion.
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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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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.
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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.
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Children and adults alike are welcomed at the Sciencenter, where they can find more than 250 hand-on exhibits, various programs such as the Moto-Inventions Day, an outdoor science park, as well as a miniature golf course. There is also a gift shop on the premises.
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Located in Ithaca, Cinemapolis Movie Theater features unique films from both independent and international film producers. A cultural center for the community, it is also frequently used for special events.
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The History Center is a historical museum aiming to make history meaningful by focusing on how the past has shaped the present. Attractions include a number of temporary exhibits and collections, a research library, and various educational programs.
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Located on Cayuga Lake, Stewart Park features a carousel along with access to the lake for fishing and swimming. The park offers facilities for baseball, softball, golf and tennis, a children's playground, a bird sanctuary and a duck pond.
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Established in 1970, Cornell Cinema is a movie theater facility that hosts 300 annual screenings, guest filmmakers, and panel discussions. The theater also shows silent films accompanied by live music.