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

A Taste of Thai Express brings you Ithaca's finest Thai food available for dine in, delivery, take out or catering and they are BYOB so don't forget the wine and beer. All dishes made here are cooked in low saturated-fat canola oil and their deep-fryers use a mixture of non trans-fat corn and canola oil, they cater to Vegans and Vegetarian and proudly use organic tofu and other organic ingredient. Enjoy daily chef specials, spring rolls, a seafood medley, Thai soups, Thai style salads, excellent dinner entrees of noodle dishes, curry dishes served with jasmine rice, Asian style wok stir fries and more, closing with a sweet ending. Taste of Thai Express also offer daily lunch specials, come for a delectable dining experience of exquisite Thai cuisine.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

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

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

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

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

Zaza's Cucina in Ithaca, New York brings you the finest of Italian food made from authentic ingredients by the mother and daughter team in the kitchen, and the aromas, the flavors, great food and good wines combine brilliantly for an exceptional dining experience in beautiful surrounds. Enjoy comfortable dining at the large main dining room tables, or cozy private dinners near the fireplace or one of the corner tables, the choice is your. ZaZa's Cucina recipes offer authentic Italian northern cuisine and other Italian dishes with choice offerings of seafood, meat and even their own fresh egg pastas from spaghetti to ravioli and homemade gnocchi, there's also a bar with wines, a selection of Grappa and scotches, wines and cocktails. Zaza's Cucina is also the perfect venue for hosting events from large dinners to weddings, rehearsal dinners, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, entertaining clients, or just a good night out with family and friends, they have excellent event menus for any occasion, with great floor plans.READ MORE

Grayhaven Motel is located near two of the favorite state parks in Ithaca, New York and is a small privately owned suburban motel with spacious room choices featuring WIFI, air conditioning, private bathrooms and more, and they are dog friendly. Grayhaven Motel is your ideal base for visiting wineries, museums, the Cornell University Campus as well as hiking the spectacular Finger Lakes Trail. They also have a duplex cottage available as well as two individual suites with private kitchens, bathrooms, small sitting room and more, and whatever accommodation you choose, a wonderful stay is guaranteed with excellent hospitality and services.READ MORE