Ithaca Travel Guide

Ithaca, New York, is a small town in the mountains of Upstate New York best known as the home to Ithaca College and Cornell University. The town has a population of around 30,000 residents, and sits along the Cayuga Lake.

Things to Do in Ithaca

Aside from being the home of two of the state’s best universities, Ithaca is a hub of outdoor activity. Buttermilk Falls State Park is a popular spot in town, filled with trails to follow and cascading waterfalls. Ithaca Falls are great to admire the water rushing over the rocks in the middle of the green forest. Bookworms will fall in love with the A.D. White Library, while those who love halloween and fall gourds should head to Gourdlandia.

Best Time to Visit Ithaca

The best time to visit Ithaca is in the spring, summer, and early fall, from May to October. Ithaca winters can be brutally cold, so best to avoid visiting in the winter or even late fall months.