Introduction
I spent six years in Ithaca to pursue my PhD. It is really beautiful and peaceful. Here are some places in Ithaca area that I visit repeatedly.
Outdoor and Hiking
Robert H. Treman state park @https://parks.ny.gov/parks/roberttreman/
Buttermilk @https://parks.ny.gov/parks/buttermilkfalls/details.aspx
Stewart Park @https://cityofithaca.org/516/Stewart-Park
Cornell Lab of Ornithology @https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/
F. R. Newman Arboretum @https://cornellbotanicgardens.org/explore/in-f-r-newman-arboretum/
Museum
Johnson museum on Cornell campus @https://museum.cornell.edu/
Food
Fittnell barbecue @https://www.fittnellbarbeque.com/
Bakery from Wide Awake Bakery @https://www.wideawakebakery.com/
Fried Chiken from Silo Food Truck @https://www.silofoodtruck.com/
Farmer’s market: Cambodian and burrito @https://ithacamarket.com/
Kimchi @https://www.kimchiithaca.com/
Fine dining
Mercato bar and kitchen @https://mercatobarandkitchen.com/
Antler’s @https://www.antlersrestaurant.com/
Dano’s @https://www.danosonseneca.com/whatis.html
Northfolk @https://www.northfolkrestaurant.com/ sadly they are closing soon…
Coffee
Gimme coffee @https://gimmecoffee.com/
Press coffee @https://ithacapresscafe.square.site/
Bar
Bar Aargos: @https://www.argosinn.com/bar
Spa and resort
Inn’s of Aurora @https://www.innsofaurora.com/
Winery
Sheldrake Point Winery @https://sheldrakepoint.com/
Atwater Vineyards, LLC @https://www.atwatervineyards.com/
South Hill cider @https://www.southhillcider.com/
Places to live
I lived in three places in total during my 6 years of stay in Ithaca. If you’re relocating to Ithaca, they are all decent places that you may consider.
1, Rabco apartment. Very close to campus, but a bit old.
2, Maplewood apartment. Relatively close to campus. Newly built. Only for graduate student.
3, Warrenwood apartment. Far from campus. Great if you have a car. Very nice community. Spacious.