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

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

La Tourelle is a hotel with deluxe accommodations, a bistro with fine food, and a destination spa sanctuary with exquisite, tranquil and pampering treatments, all nestled in Ithaca in the gorgeous Finger Lakes wine region of New York. The Bistro here offers farm to table regional cuisine expertly prepared by the executive chef, and the John Thomas Steakhouse serves prime dry-aged beef, live Maine lobsters, fresh poultry and seafood paired with lovely wines from an extensive list. La Tourelle is your ideal base for exploring the state parks, gorges, museums, wine trails and more, only to return for a wonderful night's sleep in one of the deluxe rooms. La Tourelle is also the ideal wedding venue for intimate or large wedding celebrations on this beautiful property with ponds and gazebos and banquet room, they also cater to meetings and retreats, it's all here.READ MORE

The Villa In Ithaca, New York is a lovely guest house located right in the heart of Fall Creek, fully furnished with fully equipped kitchen and can accommodate up to seven guests. The Villa is your ideal base for exploring the waterfalls close by, and is within walking distance to Cornell University, Cayuga Lake and many restaurants. Enjoy beautiful antique furnishings, lots of light, themed rooms and a cozy country feel, it's all here with stunning flower garden. There are three bedrooms, and The Villa offers a cozy and comfortable stay in a charming, rustic house with WIFI access and TV's in all the rooms, boating and the Cayuga Wine trail are also close by.READ MORE

The Bandwagon Brewpub in Ithaca, New York is a full restaurant with delightful menu and they offer fifteen craft and five house made taps of beer, they serve late night food and have an original late night happy house with nightly specials. The Bandwagon Brewpub also brings you the Bandwagon Lounge which is perfect for private events, work and cocktail parties, private happy hours and any event or celebration you can think of and they offer excellent rates and great beer. The Bandwagon Brewpub offers tasting with the brewers the second Tuesday of every month with a few new recipes, and their beer is now available in bottles. READ MORE

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

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

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

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

Stone Quarry House in Ithaca, New York offers lovely rooms and bungalows in a private setting with a luxuriously furnished apartment designed for an extended stay. Facilities include air conditioning, a hot tub or jacuzzi, kitchenettes, fireplaces in rooms and they are child friendly and wheelchair accessible, they also have an exercise room, internet access and TV's in rooms. Stone Quarry House is ideally situated for boating, the Cayuga Wine Trail, hiking trails, gorges and state parks, in winter you can even cross country ski from your door, come enjoy. READ MORE