Guidebook for Ithaca

Linda
Guidebook for Ithaca

Food Scene

Press Cafe, Mama Said Handpies, great $5 tacos.
Press Cafe coffee, great $5 tacos and hand pies.
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Press Bay Alley
116-118 West Green Street
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Press Cafe coffee, great $5 tacos and hand pies.
Asian fusion tapas and wines.
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Mia
130 East State Street
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Asian fusion tapas and wines.
Dine in or take out for lunches or dinners; you can take your own beer or wine.
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Taste Of Thai Express
209 S Meadow St
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Dine in or take out for lunches or dinners; you can take your own beer or wine.
On the Ithaca Commons.
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Taste of Thai
216 E State St
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On the Ithaca Commons.
Close to the house across from the State Theatre. Salads, subs, and if you don't want a lot of bread, ask for "the man salad," with toppings over lettuce and hand-cut fries. The fries are good. Plant-based options.
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Gorgers
116 W State St
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Close to the house across from the State Theatre. Salads, subs, and if you don't want a lot of bread, ask for "the man salad," with toppings over lettuce and hand-cut fries. The fries are good. Plant-based options.
Of the famous cookbooks, an Ithaca establishment in an old school that was converted for housing and businesses. I suggest the lemon-tahini dressing. Brunches, lunches and dinners and drinks, and you can sit outside, too.
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Moosewood Restaurant
215 N Cayuga St
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Of the famous cookbooks, an Ithaca establishment in an old school that was converted for housing and businesses. I suggest the lemon-tahini dressing. Brunches, lunches and dinners and drinks, and you can sit outside, too.
Vietnamese. Short walk from house away from the Commons. No liquor served, but you can take your own beer or wine.
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Saigon Kitchen
526 W State St
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Vietnamese. Short walk from house away from the Commons. No liquor served, but you can take your own beer or wine.
You can sit outside. Pretty decent and some local fare, mix of omnivore, but you can find vegan fare.
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Northstar House
202 E Falls St
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You can sit outside. Pretty decent and some local fare, mix of omnivore, but you can find vegan fare.
Good Korean, Korean-Chinese and Japanese, including sushi.
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Asia Cuisine
126 N Aurora St
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Good Korean, Korean-Chinese and Japanese, including sushi.
Great local bagels; many locations, affiliated with Ithaca Bakery. Bagel and other really good sandwiches.
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Collegetown Bagels
420 College Ave
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Great local bagels; many locations, affiliated with Ithaca Bakery. Bagel and other really good sandwiches.
The location in Ithaca's Collegetown has beer and wine and late-night service.
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Collegetown Bagels
420 College Ave
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The location in Ithaca's Collegetown has beer and wine and late-night service.
Yum. Try the sourdough bread. And the bagels are good. Sandwiches and bowls - try the brain bowl or CTBLT.
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Ithaca Bakery
400 N Meadow St
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Yum. Try the sourdough bread. And the bagels are good. Sandwiches and bowls - try the brain bowl or CTBLT.
Known for breakfast and lunch, in the hallway of an old school downtown.
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Cafe Dewitt
215 N Cayuga St
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Known for breakfast and lunch, in the hallway of an old school downtown.
It's Ithaca Mex-inspired, but not very good and not authentic Mexican fare or margaritas, but the sangria is really good, and you can get plant-based fare.
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Viva Taqueria & Cantina
215 E State St
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It's Ithaca Mex-inspired, but not very good and not authentic Mexican fare or margaritas, but the sangria is really good, and you can get plant-based fare.
Indian, and they will accommodate no dairy requests. Lunch buffet is good.
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Sangam Indian Cuisine
424 Eddy St
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Indian, and they will accommodate no dairy requests. Lunch buffet is good.
Indian, and has a lunch buffet.
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Mehak
410 Eddy Street
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Indian, and has a lunch buffet.
Looks like an old-school diner. Has a really great vegetarian Greek pizza; ask for the house vegetarian.
Souvlaki House
315 Eddy St
Looks like an old-school diner. Has a really great vegetarian Greek pizza; ask for the house vegetarian.
You can sit outside on the Cayuga Lake Inlet.
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The Boatyard Grill
525 Old Taughannock Blvd
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You can sit outside on the Cayuga Lake Inlet.
Local fare, very short walk from house.
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Coltivare
235 S Cayuga St
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Local fare, very short walk from house.
Italian; expensive. Hidden away in an apartment building. In walking distance on the other side of the Commons.
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Gola Osteria
115 S Quarry St
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Italian; expensive. Hidden away in an apartment building. In walking distance on the other side of the Commons.
About $10 for big plate of Middle Eastern chicken and rice or fish and rice or falafel, lunchtime only, in Center Ithaca, the middle of the Commons. They named the place after their sweet little son, and it feels like comfort food.
Adam Grill
About $10 for big plate of Middle Eastern chicken and rice or fish and rice or falafel, lunchtime only, in Center Ithaca, the middle of the Commons. They named the place after their sweet little son, and it feels like comfort food.
Open till 10 PM, usually quiet. I recommend the noodle dishes. Has lunch specials.
Sushi Osaka
Open till 10 PM, usually quiet. I recommend the noodle dishes. Has lunch specials.
Great taco place, excellent coffee, closest coffee, shop to the house, and some other shops.
Press Bay Alley
Great taco place, excellent coffee, closest coffee, shop to the house, and some other shops.
Café Dewitt for brunches or lunches,  the famous Moosewood restaurant, antique store, bookshop & hair salon.
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The Dewitt Mall
East Seneca Street
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Café Dewitt for brunches or lunches,  the famous Moosewood restaurant, antique store, bookshop & hair salon.

Shopping

Local herbalist collective in Press Bay Alley near coffee shop.
Bramble
112 W Green St
Local herbalist collective in Press Bay Alley near coffee shop.
Local crafts and art.
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Handwork, Ithaca's Artisan Cooperative
102 W State St
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Local crafts and art.
If you are shopping to equip your student dorm room or apartment, find dishes, electronics, furniture. There is another Ithaca ReUse store on Triphammer, and that one has cute clothing and some textiles. These stores employ people and keep stuff out of the landfill.
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Ithaca ReUse Center
214 Elmira Rd
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If you are shopping to equip your student dorm room or apartment, find dishes, electronics, furniture. There is another Ithaca ReUse store on Triphammer, and that one has cute clothing and some textiles. These stores employ people and keep stuff out of the landfill.
Department store has closeouts and good prices on things like curtains and tons of other goods for your student room in Ithaca.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
723 S Meadow St
Department store has closeouts and good prices on things like curtains and tons of other goods for your student room in Ithaca.
Looking to equip your new apartment? Cool used stuff.
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Mimi's Attic
401 Elmira Road
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Looking to equip your new apartment? Cool used stuff.
Stuff for babies and parents.
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Jillian's Drawers
609 W Clinton St
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Stuff for babies and parents.

Drinks & Nightlife

You can see this from the porch. Friendly, local; go to see a game or play pool, or have a meal.
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Uncle Joe's Grill & Sports Bar
302 W Green St
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You can see this from the porch. Friendly, local; go to see a game or play pool, or have a meal.
There’s a Silo chicken food truck there too.
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Liquid State Brewing Company
620 W Green St
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There’s a Silo chicken food truck there too.
No alcohol, just kava kava and other teas and plant-based desserts. Very close to my house.
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Sacred Root Kava Lounge & Tea Bar
103 S Geneva St
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No alcohol, just kava kava and other teas and plant-based desserts. Very close to my house.
Pleasant to sit outside and watch the sun set.
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Ithaca Beer Co.
122 Ithaca Beer Dr
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Pleasant to sit outside and watch the sun set.
Except for Ports of NY, the only winery in the town or city of Ithaca.
6 Mile Creek Vineyard
6 Mile Creek Vineyard
Except for Ports of NY, the only winery in the town or city of Ithaca.
One of if not the only port maker in the region and getting lots of awards. The winemaker grew up on a winemaking family in France.
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Ports of New York Winery
815 Taber St
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One of if not the only port maker in the region and getting lots of awards. The winemaker grew up on a winemaking family in France.
Lovely inn, beautifully restored, sweet spot for a drink or to catch a good Irish music session on Tuesday nights. Has outdoor seating. And pizza truck on weekends.
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Argos Inn - Ithaca's Boutique Hotel
408 E State St
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Lovely inn, beautifully restored, sweet spot for a drink or to catch a good Irish music session on Tuesday nights. Has outdoor seating. And pizza truck on weekends.
This is very close to the house and a big open space, and they even have good non-alcoholic beer.  good non-alcoholic beer is not an oxymoron anymore. 
Personal Best Brewing
This is very close to the house and a big open space, and they even have good non-alcoholic beer.  good non-alcoholic beer is not an oxymoron anymore. 

Sightseeing

Must see. Only a mile from house, in the Fall Creek neighborhood. Not the tallest waterfall in the area, but after it rains, the volume of water is amazing.
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Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Lake Street
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Must see. Only a mile from house, in the Fall Creek neighborhood. Not the tallest waterfall in the area, but after it rains, the volume of water is amazing.

Parks & Nature

In the city, connecting a neighborhood near the Ithaca Commons, to Cornell. You would not know you are in a small city when in the gorge, and even on hot days, it's cool near the water and in the shade.
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Cascadilla Gorge Trail
Cascadilla Gorge Trail
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In the city, connecting a neighborhood near the Ithaca Commons, to Cornell. You would not know you are in a small city when in the gorge, and even on hot days, it's cool near the water and in the shade.
Lower trail and swimming hole at the base of a waterfall off Rt. 13 on the south edge of Ithaca. Upper trails off south hill.
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Buttermilk Falls State Park
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Lower trail and swimming hole at the base of a waterfall off Rt. 13 on the south edge of Ithaca. Upper trails off south hill.
Hike from the Upper or lower area. In the lower part of the park, there's a waterfall fed swimming area.
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TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls Rd
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Hike from the Upper or lower area. In the lower part of the park, there's a waterfall fed swimming area.
For biking or strolls. On west side of Cayuga Lake inlet, from West End and Cass Park to Treman Marina and Hangar Theater area. The trail also follows the east side of the Cayuga Lake Inlet from the West End near GreenStar Coop to the Farmer's Market and Stewart Park, which is on Cayuga Lake.
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Waterfront Trail
Waterfront Trail
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For biking or strolls. On west side of Cayuga Lake inlet, from West End and Cass Park to Treman Marina and Hangar Theater area. The trail also follows the east side of the Cayuga Lake Inlet from the West End near GreenStar Coop to the Farmer's Market and Stewart Park, which is on Cayuga Lake.
Lots of trails through woods, fields and around streams. See the educational gardens for herbs etc.
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Cornell Botanic Gardens
124 Comstock Knoll Dr
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Lots of trails through woods, fields and around streams. See the educational gardens for herbs etc.
Lots of wooded walking, streams and gorges, a small lake and in winter, distant views of Cayuga Lake.
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South Hill Recreation Trail
South Hill Recreation Way
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Lots of wooded walking, streams and gorges, a small lake and in winter, distant views of Cayuga Lake.
Again, another park in the city along Six Mile Creek.
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Six Mile Creek Walk
Six Mile Creek Walk
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Again, another park in the city along Six Mile Creek.
Picnic and wading area near Cornell Sailing Club about a mile up Rt. 34, just north of Ithaca High School and the Fall Creek neighborhood. Go at sunset.
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East Shore Park
1000 E Shore Dr
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Picnic and wading area near Cornell Sailing Club about a mile up Rt. 34, just north of Ithaca High School and the Fall Creek neighborhood. Go at sunset.
Old railroad bed between Ithaca and Trumansburg.
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Black Diamond Trail
Black Diamond Trail
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Old railroad bed between Ithaca and Trumansburg.
Must see. Highest waterfall in the region, and you can go to the falls overlook without paying to get into the park. The lower trail walk of about a mile is flat and shady. Beach swimming on the lake, too.
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Parque Estatal de Taughannock Falls
1740 Taughannock Blvd
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Must see. Highest waterfall in the region, and you can go to the falls overlook without paying to get into the park. The lower trail walk of about a mile is flat and shady. Beach swimming on the lake, too.

Arts & Culture

This art museum has a variety of great exhibits, and just the views from the museum of the lake and town make it worth the visit.
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Johnson Museum of Art
114 Central Ave
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This art museum has a variety of great exhibits, and just the views from the museum of the lake and town make it worth the visit.
Across from the State Theatre, very near my house.
State of the Art Gallery
120 W State St
Across from the State Theatre, very near my house.

Essentials

A mama of all coops, open to anyone, has food bar and essentials beyond groceries, and 3 locations.
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GreenStar
770 Cascadilla St
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A mama of all coops, open to anyone, has food bar and essentials beyond groceries, and 3 locations.
Short walk from the house, on the north side of the Commons in Dewitt Mall, a former school. In addition to groceries, a food bar and some essentials such as shampoo etc.
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GreenStar DeWitt
215 N Cayuga St
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Short walk from the house, on the north side of the Commons in Dewitt Mall, a former school. In addition to groceries, a food bar and some essentials such as shampoo etc.
Large grocery store; has food bar with salads, Asian etc.
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Wegmans station
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Large grocery store; has food bar with salads, Asian etc.
Pharmacy.
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Green Street Pharmacy
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Pharmacy.
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Fall Creek Laundromat
1012 N Aurora St
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