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Visiting Ithaca, NY


"Ithaca is gorges" can be read on proud t-shirts across New York State, and there is definitely truth in advertising. Sitting on the shores of Cayuga Lake, the largest of the Finger Lakes, the hilly town of Ithaca is surrounded by dense forests, towering waterfalls, and many gorges. The natural beauty has a distinctly academic feel, as local universities have filled the woods with museums and education centers like The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, which features a 220 acre wildlife sanctuary.
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The Inn @ City Lights

5 of 5 stars
Rochester, New York
Nov 22, 2009

We had a really nice 30th Wedding Anniversary at this warm and charming bed and breakfast. Colleen and Evan were the perfect hosts - friendly, full of fun ideas of things to do - including maps,...more

WildFire

5 of 5 stars
Ithaca NY
Nov 22, 2009

We were attending a concert at The State Theater and this could not have been more convenient. As the previous reviewer mentioned, the spaghetti was really delicious. Another person at the table had...more

WildFire

Nov 22, 2009

the spaghetti and specifically meatballs were on my mind for days after i went there and had me back within the week for more...plus im a sucker for warm chocolate chip cookies..great place to try out...more

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