DESTINATION

Ithaca

Founded in 1892 as a conservatory of music, Ithaca College, atop South Hill off SR 96B, offers drama and music presentations and a public art gallery. Campus tours are available through the admissions office; phone (800) 429-4274.

Visitor Centers

Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau 110 North Tioga St. Ithaca, NY 14850. Phone:(607)272-1313 or (800)284-8422

Shopping

Ithaca Commons, downtown between Green and Seneca streets, is an outdoor shopping enclave with one-of-a-kind boutiques offering such items as local handicrafts, imports, camping gear and clothing along with art galleries and gourmet restaurants.

Things to Do

Cornell University

Cornell Botanic Gardens

Sapsucker Woods

The History Center in Tompkins County

Museum of the Earth

Sciencenter

Stewart Park

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