SHOPPING Making up the west end of the Ithaca Commons, West State and Cayuga Street is a ideal area to find more unique shops and boutiques including The Bloomwell where you’ll find high quality skin care products; Handwork, Ithaca’s community artisan co-op; Comics for Collectors, carrying an enormous selection of comics, graphic novels, and fantasy games for all ages; and SewGreen where you’ll find stylish womens wear made by American designer Eileen Fisher.
Areas to Explore
CAYUGA & WEST STATE
For a listing of other speciality services, including salons, barber shops and tattoo parlors, on Cayuga Street, check our business directory starting on page 22.
E n t e r ta i n m e n t Some of the best entertainment and nightlife in the Finger Lakes happens on West State Street at the historic State Theatre of Ithaca. The State has been entertaining and enriching the community since 1928, when a once automobile garage was converted into the theatre. The 1,600 seat facility hosts nationally recognized acts throughout the season. Find the show listings at stateofithaca.com.
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PRESS BAY ALLEY & COURT
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SENECA STREET
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For a listing of other speciality services, including Galleries, on West State Street, check our business directory starting on page 22.
TIOGA STREET
CAYUGA & WEST STATE STREET
THE COMMONS PEDESTRIAN MALL HOME DAIRY ALLEY
The Cayuga and West State Street corridor hosts an array of locally owned and operated eateries and shops including the upscale Coltivare Culinary Arts Center and Restaurant which is owned and operated by Tompkins Cortland Community College as an institution for culinary and farm-to-table education.
CAYUGA STREET
During your stay, take in an arthouse movie at local independent movie theatre, Cinemapolis. Find movie listings at: cinemapolis.org.
R E S TA U R A N T S & B A R S
Plus, you’ll find The Watershed, a cozy tavern; and The Downstairs, a private event space with 22 taps and Chef Tammy Cacciotti’s delectable bites.
West State and Cayuga houses such diverse cuisines as Hawi Ethiopian Cuisine, a quaint, mom-&-pop eatery featuring a variety of traditional Ethiopian plates in a laid-back setting and Gorgers Sub Shop with its worldly take on sandwiches. Plus, Thai Basil and authentic Mexican food restaurant Bickering Twins along with Capital Corner offering Chinese dishes and sushi, and Nowhere Special Libations Parlor.
AURORA STREET
Need some alcohol refreshments or quick snacks, head over to Ithaca Mini Mart for its sizable selection of local and regional craft brews and grab and go items. And, just downtown the street Sam’s Wine and Spirits has a variety of wines and mixers.
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