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Ithaca, NY!
Ithaca is “gorges” in any season, spring is an especially great time to experience dramatic view of waterfalls. Some of our favorite spring activities include hiking and attending an art performance. Find your flow and explore something new. Find upcoming events celebrating the season, including Ithaca’s beloved beverages, wine and cider.
If you are planning a multi-gen vacation, we’ve also got suggestions for how to make the most of a family trip to Ithaca. Sapsucker Woods is an easy 3-mile loop and one of the best places for bird watching in the area. Bring the kids and experience these and other activities as a family. Whether you’re staying in a hotel or a charming inn, the greater Ithaca area will welcome you with top-notch hospitality and lodging options.
Chase some
Waterfalls
If you are looking for the best waterfalls in New York, Ithaca is the place to visit.
Discover Ithaca WaterfallsSo much to
EXPLORE
You never know what you'll discover with all the things to do in Ithaca. It could be something fleeting, like a rainbow in the mist of one of the many Ithaca waterfalls, or some powerful live performance. Whatever you choose, your visit will be memorable!
Taughannock Falls State Park
The tallest single-drop waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains! Open year-round with two main access points for viewing Taughannock Falls.
The tallest single-drop waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains! Open year-round with two main access points for viewing Taughannock Falls.
The tallest single-drop waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains! Open year-round with two main access points for viewing Taughannock Falls.
Learn MoreRobert H Treman State Park
A winding, rugged gorge creates multiple waterfalls, including the notable Lucifer Falls. Hiking trails, camping, playground, and swimming in-season.
A winding, rugged gorge creates multiple waterfalls, including the notable Lucifer Falls. Hiking trails, camping, playground, and swimming in-season.
A winding, rugged gorge creates multiple waterfalls, including the notable Lucifer Falls. Hiking trails, camping, playground, and swimming in-season.
Learn MoreWaterfront Trail
Curving along Cayuga Lake's southern shore, this paved 8-mile trail connects many popular attractions. ADA compliant.
Curving along Cayuga Lake's southern shore, this paved 8-mile trail connects many popular attractions. ADA compliant.
Curving along Cayuga Lake's southern shore, this paved 8-mile trail connects many popular attractions. ADA compliant.
Learn MoreIthaca Falls
Epic views in every season, this is Fall Creek's final plunge to Cayuga Lake and one of the region's most powerful falls.
Epic views in every season, this is Fall Creek's final plunge to Cayuga Lake and one of the region's most powerful falls.
Epic views in every season, this is Fall Creek's final plunge to Cayuga Lake and one of the region's most powerful falls.
Learn MoreIthaca College
The area is known as South Hill, and Ithaca College's campus offers some of the best views of Cayuga Lake.
The area is known as South Hill, and Ithaca College's campus offers some of the best views of Cayuga Lake.
The area is known as South Hill, and Ithaca College's campus offers some of the best views of Cayuga Lake.
Learn MoreBlack Diamond Trail
An 8.5-mile rail trail, which connects Trumansburg to Ithaca, is equally fun for bike riding or cross-country skiing.
An 8.5-mile rail trail, which connects Trumansburg to Ithaca, is equally fun for bike riding or cross-country skiing.
An 8.5-mile rail trail, which connects Trumansburg to Ithaca, is equally fun for bike riding or cross-country skiing.
Learn MoreCornell University
Cornell University's expansive main campus offers many attractions open to the public.
Cornell University's expansive main campus offers many attractions open to the public.
Cornell University's expansive main campus offers many attractions open to the public.
Learn MoreIthaca Commons
Considered the heart of downtown Ithaca, this four-block pedestrian shopping area features boutiques, restaurants, galleries, events & entertainment year-round.
Considered the heart of downtown Ithaca, this four-block pedestrian shopping area features boutiques, restaurants, galleries, events & entertainment year-round.
Considered the heart of downtown Ithaca, this four-block pedestrian shopping area features boutiques, restaurants, galleries, events & entertainment year-round.
Learn MoreCascadilla Gorge
The secluded cascading falls and stone path connects Cornell University to downtown Ithaca, offering a quiet refuge in the heart of the city. Open seasonally.
The secluded cascading falls and stone path connects Cornell University to downtown Ithaca, offering a quiet refuge in the heart of the city. Open seasonally.
The secluded cascading falls and stone path connects Cornell University to downtown Ithaca, offering a quiet refuge in the heart of the city. Open seasonally.
Learn MoreIthaca Farmers Market
An icon since 1973, the outdoor market at Steamboat Landing is open Saturdays & Sundays, April through early December.
An icon since 1973, the outdoor market at Steamboat Landing is open Saturdays & Sundays, April through early December.
An icon since 1973, the outdoor market at Steamboat Landing is open Saturdays & Sundays, April through early December.
Learn MoreButtermilk Falls State Park
A series of plunging pools and cascades that converge into a beautiful basin. The main lower falls is easily viewable from the paved entrance. Hiking trails, camping, and swimming in-season.
A series of plunging pools and cascades that converge into a beautiful basin. The main lower falls is easily viewable from the paved entrance. Hiking trails, camping, and...
A series of plunging pools and cascades that converge into a beautiful basin. The main lower falls is easily viewable from the paved entrance. Hiking trails, camping, and swimming in-season.
Learn MoreMyers Park
A town of Lansing gem on the east side of Cayuga Lake, this park offers multiple recreation options, pavilions, summer concerts, and swimming in-season.
A town of Lansing gem on the east side of Cayuga Lake, this park offers multiple recreation options, pavilions, summer concerts, and swimming in-season.
A town of Lansing gem on the east side of Cayuga Lake, this park offers multiple recreation options, pavilions, summer concerts, and swimming in-season.
Learn MoreTC3
With the main campus in Dryden, this community college offers a variety of majors and operates an on-site learning farm.
With the main campus in Dryden, this community college offers a variety of majors and operates an on-site learning farm.
With the main campus in Dryden, this community college offers a variety of majors and operates an on-site learning farm.
Learn MoreSee what's
Happening
Spring Writes Literary Festival
- Downtown Ithaca Commons
- Recurring daily
Immerse yourself in the vibrant arts and culture of Ithaca, NY, at the 16th Annual Spring Writes…
Southern Supper Sundays
- Deep Dive
- April 21, 2024 - May 19, 2024
Makers Market at Liquid State
- Liquid State Brewing Company
- April 21, 2024
Kegs & Eggs Brunch at Hopshire - Featuring Scooter's BBQ
- Hopshire Farm & Brewery
- April 21, 2024 - May 12, 2024
Ithaca Reggae Fest (6th Annual)
- Stewart Park
- June 22, 2024