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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Robert Treman State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Buttermilk Falls State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Cayuga Lake

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Cornell University

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5. Cornell Botanic Gardens

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. Ithaca Waterfalls

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Ithaca Farmers Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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8. Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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9. Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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10. Sciencenter

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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11. Museum of the Earth

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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12. Stewart Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. Ithaca Children's Garden

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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14. Six Mile Creek Vineyard

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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15. Hangar Theatre

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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16. State Theatre of Ithaca

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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17. Sciencenter Sagan Planet Walk

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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18. Cayuga Nature Center

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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19. The History Center in Tompkins County

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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20. Namgyal Monastery

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21. The Antlers Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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22. Moosewood Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Ithaca is a charming, laid-back college town on the beautiful Cayuga Lake in New York’s Finger Lakes region that offers a wealth of activities and attractions throughout the year.
  • The city is home to Cornell University, which also includes the sprawling Cornell Botanic Gardens, a beautiful arboretum, and the cascading multi-tiered Cascadilla Falls.

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