Taste of the Finger Lakes 2024
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Ithaca is “gorges” in any season, spring is an especially great time to experience dramatic view of waterfalls. Some of our favorite spring activities include hiking and attending an art performance. 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.
If you are looking for the best waterfalls in New York, Ithaca is the place to visit.
Discover Ithaca WaterfallsYou 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!
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.
Learn MoreA 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.
Learn MoreCurving 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.
Learn MoreEpic 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.
Learn MoreThe 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.
Learn MoreAn 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.
Learn MoreCornell 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.
Learn MoreConsidered 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.
Learn MoreThe 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.
Learn MoreAn 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.
Learn MoreA 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.
Learn MoreA 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.
Learn MoreWith 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.
Learn MoreTaste of the Finger Lakes is the region’s premier food and drink event that supports local…