Things to Do in Ithaca

Things to do in Ithaca

http://www.ithacaevents.com/

OVERVIEW

Ithaca offers a wide array of activities during the summer - visit state parks, wineries, museums, concerts, farmer’s markets, and more! Below are some suggestions.

Summer concert series

· Arts Quad

on Cornell campus– Friday 7PM http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/about/events/fri.php

· Schwartz Center

Tuesdays, 7:30PM: http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/about/events/tue.php

· Downtown on The Commons

M&T bank concert series Thursdays, 6-8 PM, Info: 607.277.8679

· Taughannock Park

Saturdays, 7-9PM. $5.00 per car parking. Info: 607.387.6739.

· Myers Park,

Lansing, Thursdays 6:30 PM

· Ellis Hollow Music in the Hollow

Tuesdays 6-8 PM

· Six Mile Creek Vineyard Sunset Music Series

Thursdays 7:30PM, , Info: 607.272.9463.

Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art

Cornell University, 114 Central Ave Ithaca, NY 14853

607-255-6464

http://www.museum.cornell.edu/

Salsa Fiesta at Agava every Wednesday

Agava Restaurant

381 Pine Tree Road, Ithaca-NY

607-592-1986

10pm-1am every Wednesday.

10-10:30pm: survival Salsa dance instruction.

$3 cover

(Ages 18+) Gov ID with Age and Photo Required.

Ithaca’s Farmer’s Market

Every Saturday and Sunday 9:00am - 3:00pm

Steamboat Landing 545, 3rd St, just off of RT 13, next to Aldi’s

Nature Trails and Parks (admission for the day $7 for some parks)

Ithaca Falls/Fall Creek Gorge

Impressive gorge views from the Cornell campus leading to a 150-foot waterfall near downtown.

Taughannock Falls State Park

Pronunciation: Tuh-GAN-ick. At 213 feet, it is the tallest waterfall in the northeast. The car-friendly overlook is convenient but the best views are along the rim trail and gorge trail, both easy hikes.

Across the street, on Lake Cayuga is the park, and beach area for swimming.

Buttermilk Falls State Park

A lush, sinuous gorge trail from the upper park down to the swim area at the base of the 90-foot falls.

Stewart Park (no admission fee)

On Cayuga Lake, just off of RT 13

Six Mile Creek

Wildflower preserve off of Giles Street and RT 79

Taste of the Nation Benefit

Jun 17th, 6:30-10:30, $100.

607-277-6961(must be 21 years old)

Buy tickets on line at Athletics and events center on Danby Road, Emerson Suite, and Ithaca College). http://www.ce.strength.org/ithaca

Over 50 area restaurants, wineries, microbreweries and other vendors come together donating their time, food and drink to create a fabulous evening of dining and fun!

Hangar Theatre

801 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850

607-273-8588

http://www.hangartheatre.org/

Kitchen Theatre

417 West State St., Ithaca, NY 14850-4351

607-272-0403

http://www.kitchentheatre.org/

State Theatre of Ithaca

107 W State St., Ithaca, NY 14850

607-216-8750

http://www.stateofithaca.com

For tickets go to http://www.ithacaevents.comor http://www.stateofithaca.com

Gallery Night

Downtown every 1st Friday of the month.

Visit the art scene: glass blowers, potters, painters and sculptors exhibit their work in various galleries all within walking distance in center Ithaca. Follow the Art Trail and meet local artists in their studios. gallerynightithaca.wordpress.com/

Pick-your-own fruit farms

Many farms are dotted around the area and you can pick whatever is in season at bargain prices.