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

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 Fieldstone Suite in Ithaca, New York is peaceful, rural and private yet close to Ithaca and Cornell University. Built environmentally friendly with part of it from wood harvested on the property as well as natural rock and stone wherever possible, Fieldstone Suite is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, hikers and those just needing a peaceful break, there are 39 acres here, ravines, a campfire pit, picnic table and more. Enjoy staying at this fully furnished house complete with cable TV, DVD, WIFI, close to golfing, shopping, theater, swimming, fishing, hunting, wineries and everything else the area has to offer.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 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

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 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

Maxie's Supper Club and Oyster Bar in Ithaca, in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes in New York brings you delectable fresh fish and oysters and traditional New Orleans food. With a highly addictive Southern Inspired seasonal menu, here you enjoy comfort cooking to the extreme with nightly specials, fresh shucked oysters and clams, spicy Creole and Cajun delights, it's a feast of taste. Maxie's Supper Club and Oyster Bar is festive too with free live music every Sunday and Tuesday, and they have handcrafted beers, great wines, cocktails and southern specialty drinks. Maxie's Supper Club and Oyster Bar also offers on-site and off premises catering, and they know how to throw a party that is delicious and fun, and perfect for group functions.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

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