The beautiful gardens at Cornell are a must-see if you're in the area. We only had a little bit of…read moretime to stroll around a portion of the gardens, but we were all so impressed with the variety of plants and the peaceful atmosphere of the gardens. This will definitely be on my list to visit again the next time I'm in the area.

Amazing! Well kept, organized and a beautiful way to spend the day. We went to the gardens around…read morethe welcome center, which was good enough for us. However, the campus has SO many gardens that they maintain, so there are plenty more to visit.

Great museum housed in an historic 2 story Montour Falls building. You'll find all kinds of…read moreinteresting Schuyler County and Finger Lakes history here!

Came here with two other people and we all really enjoyed it! There was a lot to see in the museum…read moreand it was really informative about a variety of science topics. It was interesting for adults and children, and there were many families the day we came. Although there was a lot of reading, there were several interactive displays too.

While a small museum, the Museum Of The Earth packs in a lot of exhibits and information. It's an…read moreimmersive experience at times as well with full rooms decked out with artifacts or fun interactive displays. For those in the Ithaca/Cayuga area, it's worth a stop in for an hour or so of your time.

Tompkins Center for History and Culture is located in Bank Alley just off the Ithaca Commons…read more Previously the Tompkins Trust building, the architectural character of the Palladian windows, Ionic and Corinthian pilasters, and elaborate brackets under the roof are a perfect home for the diverse history of Tompkins County. The atrium exhibit tower, honoring the Indigenous People exhibit, welcomes all who enter the space. As one walks into the center itself, five towers house exhibits related to PLACE: People, Land, Architecture, Culture and Enterprise. Utilizing the bank's footprint, one can enter the Howe/Nobles Story Vault. Inside, one may choose to record one's own story or watch recorded stories of others who call(ed) Tompkins County home. Tucked just above the main floor is the Cornell Local History Research Library where one may research family histories or just dive into the past through print materials. The old safe (Passage Through Time) houses a walking timeline of local history. A first time visitor will find herself quietly tumbling through the early days of Ithaca, with rich details and artifacts carefully knitting together a rich tapestry that are the towns of Tompkins County. As she exits this air-conditioned gem, she will remark to the staff that the next visit will need to be longer. And she'll bring her family. And then, she'll bring by her friends.

I attended an excellent local prohibition guided walking tour offered by the History Center in July…read more2022. The tour was fun. Our tour guide Ben was dynamic and knowledgeable; he tailored the tour to the participants' interests and stayed longer to answer questions. Learned a lot!

Great day at a fun fair. Fun to taste apples from a variety of local farmers. I also loved the free…read moresamples of cider. It was crowded, but not too crowded and other vendors if you got tired of the apples, but who gets tired of apples. Fun memorable date or outing for kids. Free to get in and very reasonably priced items. Parking close can be challenging if you get there later in day.

Awesome! Usually held the first weekend in October. Living up to its motto, "Tempting to the Core,"…read morethis festival attracts over 30,000 people and features performers, entertainment, farmers, wineries, bakeries, crafters, food vendors, an apple pie eating competition, music, dancing, eating, food from local restaurants, education, a Ferris wheel, giant slide, Iron Chef event, crafts, and APPLES. The Festival also tries to be environmentally friendly, as it uses compostable utensils and paper plate. A local favorite is the kettle corn. I'm a fan of the candied apples. Om nom! Lots of fun, definitely come enjoy the celebration if you're in Ithaca around this time!

I loved learning about all of the local history. They had a lot of Stop from the shoshani indians…read morewhich were from the Watkins Glen Montour falls area. Lots of old farm equipment, Dolls, Children's toys, Clothing quilts, Things from the war. All kinds of things from history from the area. Things from the railroad the salt plant. Lots of information on seneca lake the local Wineries to visit definitely worth checking out.

I was shocked to find that I needed to add this business to Yelp because its a gem that is worth…read morefinding and going out of your way for. While I can't comment a great deal on the various special food items and crafts they have in the store here other than it all intrigued me, I can tell you that the ice cream is fantastic. They carry Gifford's Ice Cream here which is hard to find but worth every penny. I've been here twice now and sadly forgot to review it the first time a few weeks ago. What really makes their ice cream great is their home made waffle cones. Few places do it but those that do are a real treat! It is just short of a Pizzelle and tastes fantastic. They have plain and chocolate dipped ones. I'm a purist so like the plain. Please go out of your way to visit here as it is worth the trip.

Best pizza very well priced very friendly staff. Excellent milkshakes definitely recommended to…read moreanybody I know.

I've been to the Finger Lakes region of NY several times over the past couple of years…read more I attended the Wine & Cheese Festival this year. It is an incredibly popular event (it sold out this year) that combines the classic tastes of wine & cheese. The ticket price is very reasonable (and in many ways what I found most attractive about the event was the value for the money) it includes 33 wineries (several which I had not visited before). My overall experience was good and visiting all of the wineries is possible if you spread it out over the three (3) day period. If you're not traveling with a group, it is important to note that the event attracts large groups from birthdays to bachelorette parties. It is best to start early to avoid the van, limo and bus groups. Overall, good customer service at each winery and they seemed prepared in most cases for the large crowds. If I had one criticism, it would be the food selection. As a pescetarian, I was surprised how many of the wineries offered dishes with some type of meat. It also wasn't always cheese dish that a winery offered as their food selections (e.g. we had chili and chick peas offered to us). I did love how the majority of the wineries offered a print out of the recipe they were serving. I picked up several of them to try at home. In a nutshell, a festival weekend seems to be a great way to experience what feels like the never-ending wineries in the region (and I would go back and do it again).