The Trip Hotel in Ithaca, New York is your ideal home base close to the Cornell University campus, the Ithaca mall and Triphammer market, and accommodations here include 106 comfortably appointed guest rooms with great services and amenities. There's a business center, free WIFI internet, business class guestrooms, and all rooms come with flat panel TV, refrigerator, coffee maker and more, and are ideal for business or leisure stays. The Trip Hotel is ideal for business meetings and events and the venue hosts conferences and elegant weddings, the grand ballroom can host up to 375 guests banquet style with staff on hand to ensure success. This is also the ideal base for visiting state parks, museums, historic downtown Ithaca and so much more, come exploring and enjoy the sights.READ MORE

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

Hai Hong is a Chinese restaurant in Ithaca, New York open for lunch, dinner and drinks in a casual and lovely atmosphere. Delectable meals are prepared by an executive chef and sous chef, and they have a waiter service, take reservations and walk-ins are welcome. Hai Hong also offer take out and a great menu of poultry, curries, casseroles, as well as chef's recommendations, Go Ba dishes, excellent beef, seafood and pork offerings, fried rice, Lo Mein, soup and appetizers. They offer catering and are an excellent as a venue for celebrations and groups, come enjoy a fantastic Asian experience, prepared by masters of the cuisine.READ MORE

Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca, New York is named after the beautiful foaming cascades of Buttermilk Creek, and visitors here enjoy a small lake at the upper park, hiking trails, a gorge, picnic areas and playing fields, there's also a wetland area. Buttermilk Falls State Park have cabins and campsites, picnic tables and pavilions, as well as playgrounds and showers for an incredible stay in a naturally beautiful environment. They offer guided tours, fishing, hiking, hunting, swimming and bird watching and so much more, there are also interpretive programs available. The cabins are very rustic with no bedding, heat or cookware, and the tent sites can accommodate two sleeping tents or a camping unit, come for a wonderful stay, and enjoy playing in this breathtaking wilderness.READ MORE

Plum Tree Japanese Restaurant in Ithaca, New York takes you on a sublime culinary journey of exquisite Japanese cuisine from an extensive sushi menu, bento boxes and noodles in a wide variety of meats and flavors. Enjoy dining in a bright and lively atmosphere where the sushi chef prepares your meal while you watch, they also have excellent tempura and teriyaki dishes as well as great appetizers, salads and soups. Plum Tree Japanese Restaurant are also available for parties large and small, and are open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Come for an authentic Japanese dining experience from a menu that has something for everyone.READ MORE

The Ithaca Beer Company in Ithaca, New York offers craft award winning beer and this brewery started by one man with an idea, staffed with a unique bunch of characters brings you a taste of perfection in great beers that are now getting national attention. The Taproom at Ithaca Beer Company offers a great menu of wood fired pizzas, full plates, soups, sides and snacks as well as many small batch crafted ales crafted just for the Taproom on draft. Free weekend brewery tours are available and visitors can see where all beer is brewed, fermented, bottled and packaged. Keg rentals and taps are available for your parties and functions, and there's an on-line store with great apparel and merchandise. READ MORE

Viva Taqueria is a Mexican Restaurant in Ithaca, New York that offers fresh, healthy Mexican Food with all ingredients made from scratch every day. Viva Taqueria offers take out and a wonderful cantina dining experience with menu items including nachos, salads, appetizers, burritos, enchiladas, tostadas, quesadillas, tacos, fajitas, sides and combinations. They fry their own chips and make their salsas and guacamole fresh every day, and most menu items can be made vegan, and there are excellent home made hot sauces. Enjoy a huge selection of finely crafted tequilas, margaritas, sangria, draft and bottled beers, frozen margaritas and more to accompany your exquisite meals.READ MORE

Cayuga Lakefront Country Inn Ithaca, Finger Lakes New York offers casual elegance with lakefront accommodations of levels with private entrances in a spa like atmosphere complete with jacuzzi hot tub, and massages available by reservation. Cayuga Lakefront Country Inn is a wonderful alternative to a hotel, on six acres of meadow grounds, and tapas treats and local wines welcome you, and in the mornings enjoy a culinary delight of healthy offerings on the balcony with lake views at the Fresh Air Cafe. Cayuga Lakefront Country Inn is also available as a venue for workshops, events, birthdays, reunions and more, and is set in the Finger Lakes, central to The Cayuga Lake Art and Wine Trail, come for a wonderful stay in a Mediterranean slice of paradise.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

The Bunny Trail Guest House in Ithaca, New York offers a wonderful stay in this elegant Queen Anne Victorian home where the surroundings are peaceful and tranquil and the location convenient to Cornell University, Ithaca College and the beautiful Cayuga Lake wine country. Antique decor completes the authenticity, and relaxation awaits in a stunning setting of mature wood trees, where peace and privacy beckon for the most relaxing break. The Bunny Trail Guest House complete with exceptional hospitality, is your perfect stay for overnight lodgings and extended visits, and is also ideal for meetings, events and intimate gatherings, come enjoy the peace, you won't want to leave.READ MORE