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

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

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

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

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 Cellar d'Or in downtown Ithaca, New York specializes in small production estate bottled wines and ciders, and here you can expect to find small-production, terroir-driven wines and ciders representing some of the greatest growers and wine makers from around the world. This small boutique wine shop offers free weekly tastings at the shop every Friday, and a fun and informative experience is guaranteed. Cellar d'Or also has a Special Club where different wines and ciders reviewed by the staff will be included in your monthly membership with different tiers of membership available, come enjoy a unique selection, so join for exclusive wines, collectible and rare bottles as well as mixed cases of interesting and casual wines.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

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