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Local Sites and Attractions
Ithaca
Cayuga
Nature Center
- Trails, animals, programs
& exhibits.
Cornell Lab
of Ornithology
- All about birds.
Cornell
Plantations
- The Arboretum, Botanical
Garden, and Natural Areas of Cornell University.
Downtown Ithaca Commons
- offers one of the largest pedestrian malls in America
where you will enjoy shopping at various types of specialty shops to
dining out on various types of cuisine.
Ithaca
Farmers Market - Cooperative that local
vendor's sell their high quality fruits, vegetables, baked goods and
dairy products. There are unique and handmade crafts. There is also a boat tour up Cayuga Lake if you
are interested.
Ithaca
Science Center - Hands on museum that
features exhibits for all ages from child to adult.
The Herbert
F. Johnson Museum of Art
- Houses the
University's art collection of Asian, European and American art from the
15th century to present. Open daily and free to the public.
Museum
of the Earth
- Where the Earth comes to
life.
Robert
Trent Jones
Golf Course at
Cornell University -
Located on the edge of Cornell's property this course offers to
challenge the ability of any golfer.
Parks and Gorges
- Buttermilk State Falls Park -
includes
hiking trails, picnic area and swimming in the lower pool of the
falls.
- Cascadilla Gorge -
1/3-mile
trail that connects Cornell campus (Southern side of campus) and
College Town to Downtown Ithaca.
- Fall Creek Gorge -
located
on Cornell campus with many waterfalls, a suspension bridge that
crosses the gorge and many swimming holes that are popular
throughout the summer months.
- Robert H. Treman Park
- offers
many scenic views and 12 waterfalls, 9 miles of hiking trails, and
swimming in a stream-fed pool under a waterfall.
- Taughannock Falls State Park -
features
a 215-foot falling waterfall, multi-use trails for hiking and
cross-country skiing. View the falls from either the top or
the bottom, both offering exceptional views.
Wineries along Cayuga Lake
Misc.
Last Update:
2006-09-21
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