Purity Ice Cream in Ithaca, New York is a local favorite and brings you great ice cream in many flavors, including unique green tea ice cream, Mocha Chip, Chocolate Raspberry Truffle, Gimme Mocha Fudge, Peppermint Chocolate, pumpkin praline and more, they even have vegan ice cream with animal free flavours and accompaniments, and there's frozen yogurt too. They also sell their own chocolates, have indoor and outdoor seating, or to go, perfect for enjoying by the lake on a hot summer day. Purity Ice Cream also has free WIFI, and is great for business meetings, or hanging with friends, and they are open every day of the week, they also sell to wholesalers, so stock up your shop today. In winter there are delectable fresh-baked muffins, sticky buns, cookies, and brownies, paired with Gimme Coffee creations, steaming hot cocoa and more, come experience the divine.READ MORE

Stone Quarry House in Ithaca, New York offers lovely rooms and bungalows in a private setting with a luxuriously furnished apartment designed for an extended stay. Facilities include air conditioning, a hot tub or jacuzzi, kitchenettes, fireplaces in rooms and they are child friendly and wheelchair accessible, they also have an exercise room, internet access and TV's in rooms. Stone Quarry House is ideally situated for boating, the Cayuga Wine Trail, hiking trails, gorges and state parks, in winter you can even cross country ski from your door, come enjoy. READ MORE

The Fieldstone Suite in Ithaca, New York is peaceful, rural and private yet close to Ithaca and Cornell University. Built environmentally friendly with part of it from wood harvested on the property as well as natural rock and stone wherever possible, Fieldstone Suite is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, hikers and those just needing a peaceful break, there are 39 acres here, ravines, a campfire pit, picnic table and more. Enjoy staying at this fully furnished house complete with cable TV, DVD, WIFI, close to golfing, shopping, theater, swimming, fishing, hunting, wineries and everything else the area has to offer.READ MORE

The Cellar d'Or in downtown Ithaca, New York specializes in small production estate bottled wines and ciders, and here you can expect to find small-production, terroir-driven wines and ciders representing some of the greatest growers and wine makers from around the world. This small boutique wine shop offers free weekly tastings at the shop every Friday, and a fun and informative experience is guaranteed. Cellar d'Or also has a Special Club where different wines and ciders reviewed by the staff will be included in your monthly membership with different tiers of membership available, come enjoy a unique selection, so join for exclusive wines, collectible and rare bottles as well as mixed cases of interesting and casual wines.READ MORE

The Ithaca Beer Company in Ithaca, New York offers craft award winning beer and this brewery started by one man with an idea, staffed with a unique bunch of characters brings you a taste of perfection in great beers that are now getting national attention. The Taproom at Ithaca Beer Company offers a great menu of wood fired pizzas, full plates, soups, sides and snacks as well as many small batch crafted ales crafted just for the Taproom on draft. Free weekend brewery tours are available and visitors can see where all beer is brewed, fermented, bottled and packaged. Keg rentals and taps are available for your parties and functions, and there's an on-line store with great apparel and merchandise. READ MORE

Grayhaven Motel is located near two of the favorite state parks in Ithaca, New York and is a small privately owned suburban motel with spacious room choices featuring WIFI, air conditioning, private bathrooms and more, and they are dog friendly. Grayhaven Motel is your ideal base for visiting wineries, museums, the Cornell University Campus as well as hiking the spectacular Finger Lakes Trail. They also have a duplex cottage available as well as two individual suites with private kitchens, bathrooms, small sitting room and more, and whatever accommodation you choose, a wonderful stay is guaranteed with excellent hospitality and services.READ MORE

The Paleontological Research Institution in Ithaca, New York offers excellent programs in research, collections, publications, and public education, and has merged with Cayuga Nature Center, which together with its Museum of the Earth are the public education venues. With over 8000 square foot of permanent exhibitions showcasing a 4.5 billion years of history from earth's origin to present day, a collection of almost three million specimens, here you can explore the world through a mix of natural history displays, interactive science features, and art exhibitions. Special guided tours are available, with the museum, and Nature Center offering interesting and regular events, you can even overnight at the Museum of Earth and enjoy hands on learning about dinosaurs, playing interactive games and sleeping under a whale skeleton. The Paleontological Research Institution offers fascinating and informative visits with something for everyone.READ MORE

Viva Taqueria is a Mexican Restaurant in Ithaca, New York that offers fresh, healthy Mexican Food with all ingredients made from scratch every day. Viva Taqueria offers take out and a wonderful cantina dining experience with menu items including nachos, salads, appetizers, burritos, enchiladas, tostadas, quesadillas, tacos, fajitas, sides and combinations. They fry their own chips and make their salsas and guacamole fresh every day, and most menu items can be made vegan, and there are excellent home made hot sauces. Enjoy a huge selection of finely crafted tequilas, margaritas, sangria, draft and bottled beers, frozen margaritas and more to accompany your exquisite meals.READ MORE

A Taste of Thai Express brings you Ithaca's finest Thai food available for dine in, delivery, take out or catering and they are BYOB so don't forget the wine and beer. All dishes made here are cooked in low saturated-fat canola oil and their deep-fryers use a mixture of non trans-fat corn and canola oil, they cater to Vegans and Vegetarian and proudly use organic tofu and other organic ingredient. Enjoy daily chef specials, spring rolls, a seafood medley, Thai soups, Thai style salads, excellent dinner entrees of noodle dishes, curry dishes served with jasmine rice, Asian style wok stir fries and more, closing with a sweet ending. Taste of Thai Express also offer daily lunch specials, come for a delectable dining experience of exquisite Thai cuisine.READ MORE

Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca, New York is named after the beautiful foaming cascades of Buttermilk Creek, and visitors here enjoy a small lake at the upper park, hiking trails, a gorge, picnic areas and playing fields, there's also a wetland area. Buttermilk Falls State Park have cabins and campsites, picnic tables and pavilions, as well as playgrounds and showers for an incredible stay in a naturally beautiful environment. They offer guided tours, fishing, hiking, hunting, swimming and bird watching and so much more, there are also interpretive programs available. The cabins are very rustic with no bedding, heat or cookware, and the tent sites can accommodate two sleeping tents or a camping unit, come for a wonderful stay, and enjoy playing in this breathtaking wilderness.READ MORE