Visit Ithaca

About Visit Ithaca

Ithaca is “gorges” in any season, fall is an especially great time to experience our rolling hillsides and waterfalls. Some of our favorites include Taughannock Falls, Lick Brook Falls, and Triphammer Falls. Find your flow and explore something new. Find upcoming events celebrating the season, including Ithaca’s beloved beverages, wine and cider.

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. 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.

Things to do in Visit Ithaca

Waterfalls and wineries. Art and theater. Outdoor recreation and family fun. Discover what makes Ithaca such a great place to visit!

Find your flow. Ithaca and the surrounding villages are a place to slow down and discover more. It could be something fleeting, like a rainbow in the mist of one of the many Ithaca waterfalls, or something powerful, like insight from an acclaimed speaker on campus at Cornell University. Whatever you choose, your visit will be memorable!

Travel details

By Plane: Ithaca Tompkins County International Airport

Located northeast of downtown, ITH provides a relaxing and convenient start to traveling, beginning with a short trip to the airport, plentiful nearby parking, free Wi-Fi, and short check-in lines. The airport has flights on American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and on United Airlines. With competitive fares, over 700 one-stop destinations, and direct flights to Charlotte, Detroit, and Washington Dulles, you can easily and economically reach your final destination by flying from Ithaca.

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