Cayuga Lake
Cayuga Lake is the longest of central New York’s glacial Finger Lakes, at 38 miles long and 435 feet deep at its deepest point. There are many lakeside access points and fun activities to do on and around Cayuga Lake.
stewart park
Within walking distance of Cayuga House, Stewart Park sits on the southern end of the lake and is home to a variety of facilities including pavilions, tennis courts, a playground with a carousel, athletic fields, walking trails, a duck pond, a spray pool, a municipal golf course and a bird sanctuary. Up the road from the park, Cornell Community Sailing provides visitors with the opportunity to sail on Cayuga Lake and offers both private and group lessons to sailors at all experience levels. Connected to the park via trails, Ithaca Farmer’s Market is a cooperative market with over 160 members who locally grow or produce vegetables, fruits, pastured meats, bakeries and artisanal gifts. The Market operates year-round and emphasizes a direct connection between producer and consumer, while promoting local agriculture.
taughannock
Taughannock Falls carves a 400 ft. deep gorge through layers of sandstone with a 215 ft. breathtaking waterfall. The State Park provides access to Cayuga Lake, a picnic area, concessions, a playground, areas for camping, and multiple hiking trails that offer views of the fall and the gorge. Northwest of the Falls is the historic Village of Trumansburg, which is home to many cultural resources including the Ulysses Philomathic Library, the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts, and the Ulysses Historical Society Museum. Each year in July the Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance takes place on the village fairgrounds and features over 60 bands.
finger lakes wine country
Finger Lakes Wine Country is home to three distinct wine trails, each offering exciting wine and food pairing events throughout the year. Outside of the vineyards, visiting a microbrewery or distillery is a great way to sample beer brewed from the freshest and highest quality ingredients. The region is renowned for its many specialty stores and antique shops, along with its casino and theaters. Lakeside bistros and sunset dinners at waterfront restaurants offer memorable dining experiences after a day of wine tasting and shopping.
Downtown / Collegetown / Gorges
Downtown
Downtown Ithaca is surrounded by waterfalls, lakes and forests, and is a dynamic hub for specialty shops, dining, galleries, theaters, and historic architecture. The district is known for its art influence and incredible public art by local artists. The restaurants are culturally diverse and the nightlife is abundant. The award-winning Ithaca Commons is a four-block, pedestrian-only section of Downtown that is home to many unique stores and restaurants. Some of Ithaca’s popular annual events and festivals are held in the Commons and open to the public.
cornell university & ithaca college
Ithaca College’s campus on South Hill and Cornell’s campus on East Hill both have picturesque views overlooking Cayuga Lake. Combined they make Ithaca a top destination for higher education. These schools fuel the city’s rich cultural scene and foster its creative spirit. Often referred to as “Ithaca’s second city” the nearby Collegetown neighborhood provides residents and students with modern housing, bars, restaurants and shopping.
ithaca is Gorges
Ithaca is famous for its many gorges, natural trails, waterfalls and creeks. Ithaca Falls, Buttermilk Falls, Robert H. Tremen State Park, Cascadilla Falls and Cascadilla Gorge Trail provide a scenic oasis for nature lovers and adventure seekers, and aptly inspire the phrase “Ithaca is gorges”.
