The Paleontological Research Institution in Ithaca, New York offers excellent programs in research, collections, publications, and public education, and has merged with Cayuga Nature Center, which together with its Museum of the Earth are the public education venues. With over 8000 square foot of permanent exhibitions showcasing a 4.5 billion years of history from earth's origin to present day, a collection of almost three million specimens, here you can explore the world through a mix of natural history displays, interactive science features, and art exhibitions. Special guided tours are available, with the museum, and Nature Center offering interesting and regular events, you can even overnight at the Museum of Earth and enjoy hands on learning about dinosaurs, playing interactive games and sleeping under a whale skeleton. The Paleontological Research Institution offers fascinating and informative visits with something for everyone.READ MORE

Visit Madeline's in Ithaca for bar, mixologists, cocktails, dessert case, pastry chef, seafood, chicken, steak, vegetarian dishes, fusion cuisinesREAD MORE

Amazing Grace Bed and Breakfast in Ithaca, New York is located in a charming 1836 farmhouse on the hamlet of Ellis Hollow conveniently close to the University and College. Here there are three bedrooms available with lovely views of the farm and forest, and it's an excellent base for hiking and cross-country ski trails close by with excellent activities available year round, they also have a doll house cabin in the meadow available for rent. Amazing Grace Bed and Breakfast is also a beautiful wedding venue, and can host from 300 to even a 1000 guests with stunning ponds and landscapes and backdrops. Come to the home of music, poetry, and lovingly prepared organic foods for a magical stay.READ MORE

Purity Ice Cream in Ithaca, New York is a local favorite and brings you great ice cream in many flavors, including unique green tea ice cream, Mocha Chip, Chocolate Raspberry Truffle, Gimme Mocha Fudge, Peppermint Chocolate, pumpkin praline and more, they even have vegan ice cream with animal free flavours and accompaniments, and there's frozen yogurt too. They also sell their own chocolates, have indoor and outdoor seating, or to go, perfect for enjoying by the lake on a hot summer day. Purity Ice Cream also has free WIFI, and is great for business meetings, or hanging with friends, and they are open every day of the week, they also sell to wholesalers, so stock up your shop today. In winter there are delectable fresh-baked muffins, sticky buns, cookies, and brownies, paired with Gimme Coffee creations, steaming hot cocoa and more, come experience the divine.READ MORE

Ithaca Boat House offers weekly cottage rental on Cayuga Lake in Ithaca, New York, right on the waters edge with two fully furnished units available, and the upstairs living room offers panoramic views, while the lower is located directly over the water, and both upper and lower units have their own private deck for star gazing or breathtaking sunsets. There are excellent amenities here including cable TV and WIFI, a fully equipped kitchen, outdoor charcoal grill and picnic table, as well as access to the dock and swing and so much more. Ithaca Boat House welcomes you to a wonderful stay over the waters edge, and they are child friendly, handicap accessible with fireplaces in the rooms.READ MORE

The Plantation Bar and Grill in Ithaca, New York offers excellent dining in a relaxing atmosphere, in a historical building with an interesting past. Come relax and enjoy the wonderful hospitality, the great menu with something for everyone including appetizers, sandwiches, quesadillas, wraps, grilled paninis, exquisite half pound burgers and more. Plantation Bar and Grill always has specials and private events running, check their website for details, or better yet visit in person and enjoy a wonderful meal.READ MORE

Eagle's Rest at White Church is a lovely homestay bed and breakfast near Ithaca, New York surrounded by quiet countryside, yet close to Ithaca, Cornell University, and Ithaca College. Enjoy a comfortable stay in a 19th century farmhouse with accommodations including three beautiful rooms with Wireless internet, air con and more, and there's a Coachmen R.V. Suite available too. Eagle's Rest at White Church has a baby grand piano and satellite TV in the common living room, and breakfast is a delight of French Toast with home made bread or pancakes, served with New York State Pure Maple Syrup, and Eggs made the way you like them with Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit, Home Made Muffins or Bagels, Hot Cereal, it could well be the highlight of your stay.READ MORE

Rogues' Harbor Inn is located in Ithaca, New York in the heart of the Finger Lakes, and there are an incredible range of excellent activities available nearby. Enjoy a warm cozy bed in recently renovated rooms with period antiques that are graceful and elegant, blended with modern conveniences. Wake to a full hot breakfast enjoyed in the historic ballroom before heading out again for another spectacular Finger Lakes day. Rogues' Harbor Inn have their own craft brewed ales from their micro brewery, and they can be enjoyed in their restaurant along with their delectable seasonal dinner menu, and they have a wonderful selection of Finger Lakes wine for pairing too, come dining in the 19th century it's an unforgettable experience. The also offer event hosting in their 19th century ballroom ideal for intimate parties, wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, celebrations, business meetings and more, it's all here.READ MORE

Ports of New York in Ithaca, New York is a winery offering Uniquely mellow but spirited fine Port method wines entirely made in Ithaca. They also have a museum with a collection of photographs from Bordeax to Normandy in the 1920's, before and after the D-Day bombing, a wine and spirit label collection, wine cellar tools, and distilling and smuggling artifacts. Ports of New York is available in wineries, stores, restaurants, and the Meleau specialty wines can be aged for decades stored horizontally at the correct temperature, enjoy them as a complement to a variety of foods, or as an aperitif or digestif, the choices is yours.READ MORE

Visit EcoVillage at Ithaca in Ithaca for organic farming, green building, alternative energy, land conservation, immersion programs, workshopsREAD MORE