{"id":9116,"date":"2022-05-02T02:20:18","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T02:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/?p=9116"},"modified":"2023-09-25T13:26:12","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T13:26:12","slug":"15-reasons-to-travel-to-ithaca-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-reasons-to-travel-to-ithaca-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Reasons to Travel to Ithaca New York"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ithaca-New-York.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ithaca-New-York.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ithaca-New-York-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ithaca is located on the shores of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region. This small city is home to Cornell University, the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, and the Cornell Botanic Gardens, including the multi-tiered Cascadilla Falls. Near downtown are Buttermilk Falls and Ithaca Falls. For natural beauty, visit the Robert H. Treman State Park, which features wooded gorges and natural pools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Waterfalls are plentiful in Ithaca, NY, and there are over 150 waterfalls within ten miles of downtown. Visitors can hike or walk across pedestrian suspension bridges to see the waterfalls in full view. It is easy to see why Ithaca is a top vacation destination among college students. No matter when you visit, you&#8217;ll have a wonderful time exploring the Finger Lakes. You&#8217;ll want to plan your visit to take advantage of the numerous waterfalls, which are in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try local produce and seasonal products while you&#8217;re in Ithaca. If you love fresh produce, a trip to the Ithaca Farmer&#8217;s Market is a must. These markets are seasonal, and have fun barn animals. Throughout the year, they host a number of festivals and events that are perfect for a day out. The local farmers market is open on several dates and is well sorted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The picturesque college town of Ithaca is nestled in the Finger Lakes region and sits on the south shore of Cayuga Lake. The town is known for its natural beauty, and its proximity to two dramatic gorges make for an ideal getaway for nature-lovers. Aside from Cornell University and Cornell College, Ithaca is home to several other attractions. The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art is the perfect spot for art enthusiasts, and the nearby Buttermilk Falls and Robert H. Treman State Park feature natural pools and wooded gorges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For nature lovers, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology offers an interactive mural featuring birds. A bird lover&#8217;s paradise, this attraction is sure to satisfy any craving for nature. Cayuga Lake is the main natural attraction in Ithaca, and is one of the eleven Finger Lakes. There are plenty of hiking trails and other outdoor attractions in the area, but these are the highlights of this charming town. You can explore all of them during your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also enjoy a day at the park&#8217;s Robert Treman Falls. The 115-foot-high Enfield Falls is one of the most spectacular falls in the area, and visitors can swim here in the summer months. Lucifer Falls is the tallest waterfall in the park, and is located just outside Cornell University. Once you&#8217;ve explored the Johnson Museum of Art, be sure to enjoy the sculpture garden and its many other offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ithaca is also home to Cornell University, an Ivy League college. Located on a hill overlooking downtown Ithaca, Cornell University is spread across over 300 acres. The university is comprised of seven undergraduate and graduate divisions and features the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art with over 30,000 works of art. You can also visit the Cornell Plantations Museum and the Newman Arboretum, a botanical garden specializing in indigenous New York trees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ithaca is located on the shores of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region. This small city is home to Cornell University, the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, and the Cornell Botanic Gardens, including the multi-tiered Cascadilla Falls. Near downtown are Buttermilk Falls and Ithaca Falls. For natural beauty, visit the Robert H. 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