Welcome to
Ithaca, NY!
Ithaca is “gorges” in any season, spring is an especially great time to experience rushing waterfalls. Some of our favorite spring activities include hiking and enjoying locally made wine and cider. Find your flow and explore something new. Find upcoming events celebrating the season.
If you are planning a multi-gen vacation, we’ve also got suggestions for how to make the most of a family trip to Ithaca. Sapsucker Woods is an easy 3-mile loop and one of the best places for bird watching in the area with year-round beginner bird walks. Bring the kids and experience these and other activities as a family. Whether you’re staying in a hotel or a charming inn, the greater Ithaca area will welcome you with top-notch hospitality and lodging options.
Chase some
Waterfalls
If you are looking for the best waterfalls in New York, Ithaca is the place to visit.
Discover Ithaca WaterfallsSo much to
EXPLORE
You never know what you'll discover with all the things to do in Ithaca. It could be something fleeting, like a rainbow in the mist of one of the many Ithaca waterfalls, or some powerful live performance. Whatever you choose, your visit will be memorable!

Taughannock Falls State Park
The tallest single-drop waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains! Open year-round with two main access points for viewing Taughannock Falls.
The tallest single-drop waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains! Open year-round with two main access points for viewing Taughannock Falls.
The tallest single-drop waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains! Open year-round with two main access points for viewing Taughannock Falls.
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Robert H Treman State Park
A winding, rugged gorge creates multiple waterfalls, including the notable Lucifer Falls. Hiking trails, camping, playground, and swimming in-season.
A winding, rugged gorge creates multiple waterfalls, including the notable Lucifer Falls. Hiking trails, camping, playground, and swimming in-season.
A winding, rugged gorge creates multiple waterfalls, including the notable Lucifer Falls. Hiking trails, camping, playground, and swimming in-season.
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Waterfront Trail
Curving along Cayuga Lake's southern shore, this paved 8-mile trail connects many popular attractions. ADA compliant.
Curving along Cayuga Lake's southern shore, this paved 8-mile trail connects many popular attractions. ADA compliant.
Curving along Cayuga Lake's southern shore, this paved 8-mile trail connects many popular attractions. ADA compliant.
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Ithaca Falls
Epic views in every season, this is Fall Creek's final plunge to Cayuga Lake and one of the region's most powerful falls.
Epic views in every season, this is Fall Creek's final plunge to Cayuga Lake and one of the region's most powerful falls.
Epic views in every season, this is Fall Creek's final plunge to Cayuga Lake and one of the region's most powerful falls.
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Ithaca College
The area is known as South Hill, and Ithaca College's campus offers some of the best views of Cayuga Lake.
The area is known as South Hill, and Ithaca College's campus offers some of the best views of Cayuga Lake.
The area is known as South Hill, and Ithaca College's campus offers some of the best views of Cayuga Lake.
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Black Diamond Trail
An 8.5-mile rail trail, which connects Trumansburg to Ithaca, is equally fun for bike riding or cross-country skiing.
An 8.5-mile rail trail, which connects Trumansburg to Ithaca, is equally fun for bike riding or cross-country skiing.
An 8.5-mile rail trail, which connects Trumansburg to Ithaca, is equally fun for bike riding or cross-country skiing.
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Cornell University
Cornell University's expansive main campus offers many attractions open to the public.
Cornell University's expansive main campus offers many attractions open to the public.
Cornell University's expansive main campus offers many attractions open to the public.
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Ithaca Commons
Considered the heart of downtown Ithaca, this four-block pedestrian shopping area features boutiques, restaurants, galleries, events & entertainment year-round.
Considered the heart of downtown Ithaca, this four-block pedestrian shopping area features boutiques, restaurants, galleries, events & entertainment year-round.
Considered the heart of downtown Ithaca, this four-block pedestrian shopping area features boutiques, restaurants, galleries, events & entertainment year-round.
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Cascadilla Gorge
The secluded cascading falls and stone path connects Cornell University to downtown Ithaca, offering a quiet refuge in the heart of the city. Open seasonally.
The secluded cascading falls and stone path connects Cornell University to downtown Ithaca, offering a quiet refuge in the heart of the city. Open seasonally.
The secluded cascading falls and stone path connects Cornell University to downtown Ithaca, offering a quiet refuge in the heart of the city. Open seasonally.
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Ithaca Farmers Market
An icon since 1973, the outdoor market at Steamboat Landing is open Saturdays & Sundays, April through early December.
An icon since 1973, the outdoor market at Steamboat Landing is open Saturdays & Sundays, April through early December.
An icon since 1973, the outdoor market at Steamboat Landing is open Saturdays & Sundays, April through early December.
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Buttermilk Falls State Park
A series of plunging pools and cascades that converge into a beautiful basin. The main lower falls is easily viewable from the paved entrance. Hiking trails, camping, and swimming in-season.
A series of plunging pools and cascades that converge into a beautiful basin. The main lower falls is easily viewable from the paved entrance. Hiking trails, camping, and...
A series of plunging pools and cascades that converge into a beautiful basin. The main lower falls is easily viewable from the paved entrance. Hiking trails, camping, and swimming in-season.
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Myers Park
A town of Lansing gem on the east side of Cayuga Lake, this park offers multiple recreation options, pavilions, summer concerts, and swimming in-season.
A town of Lansing gem on the east side of Cayuga Lake, this park offers multiple recreation options, pavilions, summer concerts, and swimming in-season.
A town of Lansing gem on the east side of Cayuga Lake, this park offers multiple recreation options, pavilions, summer concerts, and swimming in-season.
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TC3
With the main campus in Dryden, this community college offers a variety of majors and operates an on-site learning farm.
With the main campus in Dryden, this community college offers a variety of majors and operates an on-site learning farm.
With the main campus in Dryden, this community college offers a variety of majors and operates an on-site learning farm.
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Happening
Fairy Fest
Fairy Fest returns to Downtown Ithaca on Saturday, March 29th from 10-3. Dress up as a fairy, elf or…
One Man's Trash: A Repurposed Circus
- The Cherry Arts
- March 25, 2025 - March 26, 2025
Sam Greenfield
- Deep Dive
- March 26, 2025
An Evening With David Sedaris
- State Theatre of Ithaca
- April 4, 2025
Build an Adirondack Chair at Hammerstone School
- Hammerstone School: Carpentry for Women
- June 13, 2025 - June 14, 2025
7th Annual Ithaca Reggae Fest
- Stewart Park
- June 20, 2025 - June 22, 2025
Taste of the Finger Lakes
- Ithaca Farmers Market
- June 10, 2025
Ithaca Festival
- Downtown Ithaca Commons
- May 29, 2025 - June 1, 2025