Guidebook for Ithaca Northside Neighborhood
Shopping
This local Co-op for natural foods is a fun and "Ithaca" place to go for fresh and healthy groceries. It's a great place for a quick coffee and snack (or whole meal) AND, it's within walking distance
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GreenStar
770 Cascadilla StThis local Co-op for natural foods is a fun and "Ithaca" place to go for fresh and healthy groceries. It's a great place for a quick coffee and snack (or whole meal) AND, it's within walking distance
Ithaca Wegman's is a sight-seeing destination for many! You can find most anything you might dream of in a large super-market. The fruit and vegetable display is worth the visit. Be prepared to spend more time and $$ than you intended...
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Wegmans
500 S Meadow StIthaca Wegman's is a sight-seeing destination for many! You can find most anything you might dream of in a large super-market. The fruit and vegetable display is worth the visit. Be prepared to spend more time and $$ than you intended...
ALDI
505 3rd StNearby grocery store for all the staples at decent prices.
Food Scene
Tamarind Thai Restaurant
503 N Meadow StWonderful Thai cuisine just blocks away.
Neighborhood cafe with an atmosphere you'll love. And, really good locally roasted coffee!
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Gimme! Coffee
430 N Cayuga StNeighborhood cafe with an atmosphere you'll love. And, really good locally roasted coffee!
Delicious locally-sourced food! Best for outdoor dining. I really enjoy the weekend brunch menu.
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Northstar House
202 E Falls StDelicious locally-sourced food! Best for outdoor dining. I really enjoy the weekend brunch menu.
What's not to like about ice cream?! Purity's is really good. They now serve lunch and brunch on weekends.
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Purity Ice Cream Co.
700 Cascadilla StWhat's not to like about ice cream?! Purity's is really good. They now serve lunch and brunch on weekends.
Need a cup of good coffee? Or a breakfast bagel? Or, top-notch lunch sandwiches to take along on your hike? Ithaca Bakery is the place to go!
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Ithaca Bakery
400 N Meadow StNeed a cup of good coffee? Or a breakfast bagel? Or, top-notch lunch sandwiches to take along on your hike? Ithaca Bakery is the place to go!
Saturday and Sunday one of the best outings you can have in Ithaca is to the Farmer's Market. Wonderful array of food options to enjoy on the dock or by the water overlooking the inlet. Just a 5 minute walk!
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Ithaca Bauernmarkt
545 3rd StSaturday and Sunday one of the best outings you can have in Ithaca is to the Farmer's Market. Wonderful array of food options to enjoy on the dock or by the water overlooking the inlet. Just a 5 minute walk!
Parks & Nature
Walk or bike the Waterfront Trail to Stewart Park and enjoy the breezes and views of Cayuga Lake. Nice urban park with playgrounds and a carousel in summer.
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Stewart Park
71 Stewart ParkWalk or bike the Waterfront Trail to Stewart Park and enjoy the breezes and views of Cayuga Lake. Nice urban park with playgrounds and a carousel in summer.
The gorge hike from the top of the park is breath-taking! I love all three state parks within the 20-mile radius of Ithaca, but this is my favorite. A summer swim in the natural pool at the foot of a waterfall is an experience not to miss.
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TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdThe gorge hike from the top of the park is breath-taking! I love all three state parks within the 20-mile radius of Ithaca, but this is my favorite. A summer swim in the natural pool at the foot of a waterfall is an experience not to miss.
This lovely park is just outside Ithaca and is good for swimming in the summer and hiking most any time of the year when there isn't ice underfoot.
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Buttermilk Falls State Park
This lovely park is just outside Ithaca and is good for swimming in the summer and hiking most any time of the year when there isn't ice underfoot.
A 15 minute drive north along Cayuga Lake takes you to one of the 4 State Parks in the Ithaca area. Choose a trail that fits your challenge level and time frame, the views are inspiring, and the waterfall fantastic!
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Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdA 15 minute drive north along Cayuga Lake takes you to one of the 4 State Parks in the Ithaca area. Choose a trail that fits your challenge level and time frame, the views are inspiring, and the waterfall fantastic!
Nice destination for an evening walk! Be prepared to be impressed!
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Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Lake StreetNice destination for an evening walk! Be prepared to be impressed!
Entertainment & Activities
Many activities are right outside your door!
Access Ithaca's Waterfront trail just a couple of blocks away. From there you can bike (walk, hike, skate...) to Stewart Park or Cass Park as you enjoy the fresh air and water views
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Waterfront Trail
Waterfront TrailAccess Ithaca's Waterfront trail just a couple of blocks away. From there you can bike (walk, hike, skate...) to Stewart Park or Cass Park as you enjoy the fresh air and water views
If you are a golfer, the city course is only moments away.
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Newman Municipal Golf Course
10 Pier RdIf you are a golfer, the city course is only moments away.
Arts & Culture
We had three children graduate from IC. One was a music major which made us aware of the almost constant offerings of music and theatre events on campus.
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Ithaca College
953 Danby RdWe had three children graduate from IC. One was a music major which made us aware of the almost constant offerings of music and theatre events on campus.
It's one of the most beautiful campuses in the country and you find plenty to do there! Don't miss the Johnson Art Museum and the view overlooking Cornell, Ithaca and Cayuga Lake.
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Cornell University
It's one of the most beautiful campuses in the country and you find plenty to do there! Don't miss the Johnson Art Museum and the view overlooking Cornell, Ithaca and Cayuga Lake.
If you enjoy theater, this is my favorite in Ithaca. They have plays and musicals for children, as well.
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Hangar Theatre
801 Taughannock BlvdIf you enjoy theater, this is my favorite in Ithaca. They have plays and musicals for children, as well.
Sightseeing
Walk only a couple blocks around the corner for a great hands-on museum for children (and adults!) Can play miniature golf and learn about the solar system at the same time. Can spend hours in play and learning.
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Sciencenter
601 1st StWalk only a couple blocks around the corner for a great hands-on museum for children (and adults!) Can play miniature golf and learn about the solar system at the same time. Can spend hours in play and learning.
The Famers' Market is where Ithaca is on Saturday morning...all the vendors live within 30 miles and grow or make their own products, offering a true taste of the region through homegrown goods, produce, crafts and gifts
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Ithaca Bauernmarkt
545 3rd StThe Famers' Market is where Ithaca is on Saturday morning...all the vendors live within 30 miles and grow or make their own products, offering a true taste of the region through homegrown goods, produce, crafts and gifts