Visit Ithaca
Ithaca is Gorges
Welcome to Ithaca, NY! Located in the heart of New York State's Finger Lakes region, Ithaca is "Gorges" in every season. Explore the natural beauty of Ithaca. Spend a sunny day touring one of the many waterfalls and gorges formed thousands of years ago during the Ice Age, or relax at the largest lake in the Finger Lakes, Cayuga Lake. New York State's public forests boast over 28,000 acres perfect for skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and exploring. On the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, you can explore the nation's first organized wine trail, tasting and toasting wine, beer, cider, and spirits. At the end of the day, rest in one of Ithaca's inviting hotels or charming bed and breakfasts, ranging from luxurious to family-friendly.
Ithaca is the perfect base for exploring the rest of the vast Finger Lakes region. In less than two hours, you'll reach attractions such as the Corning Museum of Glass, McKenzie Childs, Waterloo Premium Outlets, Destiny USA, the NY Wine and Culinary Center, as well as numerous wineries, breweries, and beautiful scenery along the way.
Ithaca is home to the tallest single waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains. The 215-foot cascade of Taughannock Falls is three stories higher than Niagara Falls. The city offers year-round experiences, from winter adventures, city festivals, and concerts throughout the year to the beautiful colors of the fall foliage season, all accompanied by the quirky atmosphere that is so typical of Ithaca. It
's hard to put your finger on it, but there's something special happening here. Bumper stickers say "Ithaca is Gorges," but it's more than that. Ithaca is beautiful, smart, and always unexpected. It's intense and relaxed, and defies convention. Ithaca is Ithaca. There's a vibe here like no other in America. And only those who experience it can discover it. Visit us soon and discover Ithaca for yourself!
Ithaca is the perfect base for exploring the rest of the vast Finger Lakes region. In less than two hours, you'll reach attractions such as the Corning Museum of Glass, McKenzie Childs, Waterloo Premium Outlets, Destiny USA, the NY Wine and Culinary Center, as well as numerous wineries, breweries, and beautiful scenery along the way.
Ithaca is home to the tallest single waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains. The 215-foot cascade of Taughannock Falls is three stories higher than Niagara Falls. The city offers year-round experiences, from winter adventures, city festivals, and concerts throughout the year to the beautiful colors of the fall foliage season, all accompanied by the quirky atmosphere that is so typical of Ithaca. It
's hard to put your finger on it, but there's something special happening here. Bumper stickers say "Ithaca is Gorges," but it's more than that. Ithaca is beautiful, smart, and always unexpected. It's intense and relaxed, and defies convention. Ithaca is Ithaca. There's a vibe here like no other in America. And only those who experience it can discover it. Visit us soon and discover Ithaca for yourself!