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

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

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

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 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

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

Cayuga Lake Creamery in Ithaca, New York brings you delicious ice cream with all the traditional flavors made from the finest ingredients, and along the way you'll happen across some unique flavor surprises including lavender maple bacon or sea salt caramel. They celebrate their location on the Cayuga Wine Trail, by offering signature wine sorbets, assisted by local winemakers. Cayuga Lake Creamery also have gluten free, soy-based, No Sugar Added/Fat Free and creamy soft serve custard options. Stop by and enjoy a wonderful ice cream or meal, they serve good food too, from sandwiches to burgers, fries, salads and more, enjoyed in their dining area, or out on the sunny deck, or even packed as a picnic for down by the pond. They also offer ice cream catering for special events, and create stunning and delicious ice cream cakes, ice cream pizzas and ice cream cupcakes, it's all here.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