Ithaca NYand Finger Lakes Travel and Discount Coupons
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Summary: Guide to Ithaca NY on Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes Wineries region. Get Travel Info and Discount Coupons guide for the best Ithaca restaurants and dining, shopping, hotels and lodging, spas and day spas, attractions, family fun with kids and much more in and around Ithaca NY.
Ithaca NY and the Finger Lakes
Ithaca NY is situated on the southern tip of Cayuga Lake in New York State's Finger Lakes region.
Home to Cornell University of the Ivy League, Ithaca offers a college town atmosphere with plenty to see and do. Located on the campus is the Herbert F. Johnson Museum, designed by I. M. Pei, who also designed the Louvre Museum in Paris.
In the summer, walking along Ithaca's pedestrian-friendly streets and visiting the cafes, bookstores and farmers market is a favorite pastime for both locals and visitors.
A host of recreational activities like hiking, camping, golfing, boating and much more are offered at nearby Cayuga Lake, as well as Buttermilk Falls and Taughannock Falls State Parks.
The Cayuga Wine Trail can be easily accessed from Ithaca, as several paths of the trail intersect here.
You can also enjoy a day of spa treatments at nearby La Tourelle Resort and Spa.
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