Ithaca is a city in the Finger Lakes region and a good jumping-off point for exploring the lakes, wineries, waterfalls, and more that make up the area. Ithaca has a notable college town feel to it as it is home to Cornell University as well as two smaller colleges. Among all the things to see and do, Ithaca boasts several museums, including the family-friendly Sciencenter children’s museum, which offers a hands-on learning environment for kids. State parks such as Robert H. Treman and Buttermilk Falls offer visitors an opportunity to explore the outdoors, take a hike, or go for a swim. Interestingly, the Namgyal Monastery in Ithaca is the North American seat of the Dalai Lama.

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