Parks and Recreation
Local parks, hiking trails and outdoor activities.
Great park for camping, family get togethers, boating, fishing, swimming, windsurfing, kayaking, music in the park and so on. They have Kayaks, Stand up Paddleboards, &
canoes to rent.
20 locals recommend
Myers Point
Great park for camping, family get togethers, boating, fishing, swimming, windsurfing, kayaking, music in the park and so on. They have Kayaks, Stand up Paddleboards, &
canoes to rent.
Buttermilk Falls State Park
Beautiful falls, hiking and swimming.
Great park located on Cayuga Lake and has Kayaks, Stand up Paddleboards, & canoes for rent
113 locals recommend
Stewart Park
71 Stewart ParkGreat park located on Cayuga Lake and has Kayaks, Stand up Paddleboards, & canoes for rent
The most iconic and magnificent falls in the area. A mile walk on a wide path. The walk is not steep and handicap accessible.
507 locals recommend
Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdThe most iconic and magnificent falls in the area. A mile walk on a wide path. The walk is not steep and handicap accessible.
Fun place for walking along the water front trail, biking, paddle boarding, swimming, or having picnics.
51 locals recommend
Cass Park
701 Taughannock BlvdFun place for walking along the water front trail, biking, paddle boarding, swimming, or having picnics.
Great place for walking and exploring nature. Open for tours and many educational events.
131 locals recommend
Cornell Botanic Gardens
124 Comstock Knoll DrGreat place for walking and exploring nature. Open for tours and many educational events.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
159 Sapsucker Woods RdBird sanctuary with walking trails
TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdThe largest state park in the area!
Located on Salmon Creek is a 35ft multi-plume cascade with a pioneer history.
9 locals recommend
Ludlowville Park
Mill StreetLocated on Salmon Creek is a 35ft multi-plume cascade with a pioneer history.
Black Diamond Trail
Black Diamond TrailWalking trail that is 8.4 miles long and has lake views.
Cascadilla Gorge Trail
Cascadilla Gorge TrailProvides indoor and outdoor exhibits and is located on 100 acres of woodlands.
32 locals recommend
Cayuga Nature Center
1420 Taughannock BlvdProvides indoor and outdoor exhibits and is located on 100 acres of woodlands.
Six Mile Creek
6 Mile Creek ParkWineries, Breweries, Distilleries
The best spots in the region for drink or two!
Follow the wine trails, to get a taste of our local wineries! Enjoy the views of the countryside between each stop.
58 locals recommend
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
4565 Ernsberger RdFollow the wine trails, to get a taste of our local wineries! Enjoy the views of the countryside between each stop.
Great beer and they have an incredible fried chicken food truck!
50 locals recommend
Liquid State Brewing Company
620 W Green StGreat beer and they have an incredible fried chicken food truck!
Treleaven Wines
658 Lake RdShepherdess Cellars
8189 New York 89Ports of New York Winery
815 Taber StFinger Lakes Distilling
4676 NY-414Lakewood Vineyards
4024 NY-14Sheldrake Point Winery
7448 County Rd 153If you only go to one winery this should be the one! The most amazing wines in the region!
54 locals recommend
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
3962 NY-14If you only go to one winery this should be the one! The most amazing wines in the region!
Great winery and has a cafe that has great brunch on Saturdays & Sundays.
58 locals recommend
Americana Vineyards Winery
4367 E Covert RdGreat winery and has a cafe that has great brunch on Saturdays & Sundays.
Open 7 days a week, offers flights, draft pours, and bottles! The daily food menu offers pairings with local meats, cheeses, and breads, and everything is locally sourced.
86 locals recommend
Finger Lakes Cider House
4017 Hickok RdOpen 7 days a week, offers flights, draft pours, and bottles! The daily food menu offers pairings with local meats, cheeses, and breads, and everything is locally sourced.
Offers a selection of local craft beers, wine and hard ciders. Nothing goes with a cold one better than a bratwurst or hot dog.
10 locals recommend
Brews and Brats At Autumn View
9632 NY-96Offers a selection of local craft beers, wine and hard ciders. Nothing goes with a cold one better than a bratwurst or hot dog.
Open for wine tastings 7 days a week, dog friendly and has a bistro. Accessible by boat.
50 locals recommend
Thirsty Owl Wine Company
6799 Elm Beach RdOpen for wine tastings 7 days a week, dog friendly and has a bistro. Accessible by boat.
South Hill Cider
550 Sandbank RdLong Point Winery
1485 Lake RdKnown for producing the finest dry red and white wines.
Brunch/Breakfast
Features terrific sandwiches, homemade entrées & salads, artisan breads and bagels, superb pastry, outstanding cheeses, and great fair-trade coffee!
169 locals recommend
Ithaca Bakery
400 N Meadow StFeatures terrific sandwiches, homemade entrées & salads, artisan breads and bagels, superb pastry, outstanding cheeses, and great fair-trade coffee!
Located in the Ithaca Commons. Offers a wide variety of sweet & savory waffle combinations, a full espresso bar, grilled cheese sandwiches, smoothies, Purity Ice Cream and more.
18 locals recommend
Waffle Frolic
146 E State StLocated in the Ithaca Commons. Offers a wide variety of sweet & savory waffle combinations, a full espresso bar, grilled cheese sandwiches, smoothies, Purity Ice Cream and more.
Dolce Delight
1080 Danby RdOffers freshly baked pies daily and serves breakfast & lunch.
Lincoln Street Diner
309 E Lincoln St
The best "Little Hometown Diner" around!
The State Diner
428 W State StA local breakfast spot! Nothing special but local favorite.
East Shore Roadhouse
1928 East Shore DriveGreat breakfast spot located about 10 minutes away in Lansing.
Water Rentals
Kayaks, stand up Paddleboards, & canoes for rent at Myers Park, Stewart Park & Taughannock Falls State Park
20 locals recommend
Paddle-N-More Myers Park
1 Lansing Park RdKayaks, stand up Paddleboards, & canoes for rent at Myers Park, Stewart Park & Taughannock Falls State Park
Lansing Harbor
44 Marina RoadPontoon rentals for up to 10 guests
Kids Activities
Interactive science museum that has many hands-on exhibits and has mini golf!
114 locals recommend
Sciencenter
601 1st StInteractive science museum that has many hands-on exhibits and has mini golf!
Ringwood Raceway
25 Dryden RdFamily friendly go cart track!
Skiing, water park, obstacle course, and other family fun!
76 locals recommend
Greek Peak Mountain Resort
2000 NY-392Skiing, water park, obstacle course, and other family fun!
Museum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg RdNatural History Museum open for tours.
An award-winning, 3-acre public children’s garden designed for kids, enjoyed by all, and driven by a mission to connect children to nature to create a more beautiful, resilient and just world.
41 locals recommend
Ithaca Children's Garden
121 Turtle LnAn award-winning, 3-acre public children’s garden designed for kids, enjoyed by all, and driven by a mission to connect children to nature to create a more beautiful, resilient and just world.
Shopping/Attractions
Saturdays & Sundays at the Pavilion, vendors set up with fresh baked goods & fresh picked fruits & vegetables
266 locals recommend
Ithaca Farmers Market
545 3rd StSaturdays & Sundays at the Pavilion, vendors set up with fresh baked goods & fresh picked fruits & vegetables
Triphammer Marketplace
2255 N Triphammer RdLiquor store, drug store & Ithaca Bakery
Downtown Ithaca and has many shops & restaurants to choose from to fill your cravings.
156 locals recommend
Ithaca Commons
171 E M.L.K. Jr. StDowntown Ithaca and has many shops & restaurants to choose from to fill your cravings.
Restaurants on Cayuga Lake
The Boatyard Grill
525 Old Taughannock BlvdGreat food right on the water!
O'malley's Cabin On The Lake
7938 County Rd 153Great food and drinks located right on the water!
Fargo Bar & Grill
384 Main StHome of the best burger in the Finger Lakes. Located in Auora.
1833 Kitchen & Bar
391 Main StreetRestaurant at the Inns of Aurora, located right on the water.
Indulge in some of the finest cuisine in the Finger Lakes while enjoying gorgeous 180º views of Cayuga Lake at the Inn Restaurant.
17 locals recommend
Inn at Taughannock Falls
2030 Gorge RdIndulge in some of the finest cuisine in the Finger Lakes while enjoying gorgeous 180º views of Cayuga Lake at the Inn Restaurant.