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Ithaca is one of the most famous college towns in the United States, home to renowned Ivy League college Cornell University.

The beautiful city, which is located within New York's stunning Finger Lakes region, is a cultural paradise for day trippers, showcasing stunning museums and botanical gardens such as the renowned Cornell Botanic Gardens, which are home to the unparalleled Cascadilla Falls. Families can enjoy attractions such as the Museum of the Earth natural history museum, the Cayuga Nature Center, or the hands-on Sciencenter.

Arts lovers can take in performances at the city's Hangar Theater or view important collections at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art.

The city is also renowned for its extensive live music scene, which is home to more than 80 venues throughout the greater region and has produced major independent rock artists like the X Ambassadors and Kurt Riley. Map

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