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Contents 3 COZY FIRESIDES & COCKTAILS

27 ART GALLERIES

5 DOWNTOWN GROWTH

28 MAP

6 AREAS TO EXPLORE

32 DINING

7 The Ithaca Commons 8 Gateway Plaza & East State St. 9 Restaurant Row 10 Press Bay 12 Dewitt Mall 13 Cayuga & West State St.

35 SERVICES 36 ADVENTURES

16 EVENTS CALENDAR

40 WHERE TO STAY

18 CELEBRATIONS

41 Community Wifi

20 GETTING AROUND 23 SHOPPING

This guide is produced by: Downtown Ithaca Alliance, 171 E. State St., 607-277-8679 A not for profit organization charged with the revitalization, development, promotion, and management of downtown Ithaca. The Downtown Ithaca Alliance makes every attempt to provide accurate information. Please bring any changes to our attention so we can make corrections for the next guide.

The area code for Ithaca is 607.

Cover Photo: THe child of ithaca.

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DOWNTOWN VISITOR CENTER | 110 N. Tioga St. inside the Tompkins Center for History & Culture 607-273-7482 | VISITITHACA.COM with online chat Stop in for directions to waterfalls + info on other area attractions.

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Fall and Winter in Central, NY are beautiful times of the year, but can also get pretty chilly! In Downtown Ithaca, there are a number of different restaurants and bars serving delicious seasonal beverages, that will help you warm up in the cooler New York seasons. Plus, Downtown Ithaca provides a unique aesthetic that makes for a warm and welcoming area to spend time with friends and family around the holiday seasons!

Warming up: 1. Argos Inn: Outdoor fire pits & cabanas + hotel suites with fireplaces 2. The Strand at Canopy by Hilton: Cozy up to the large fireplace or nosh tasty pie from their woodfired pizza hearth.

3. Coltivare: Enjoy a tasty mixed beverage at the bar and bask in the warm glow of their barside wood-fired pizza oven.

4. Hotel Ithaca: Nothing says weekend retreat after a hike through the fall foliage or a fireplace inside your suite!

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3. Bar Argos: The bar inside Argos is dripping with old school elegance.

4. Monks on the Commons: Stylish, chic and serving up some of the best mixed drinks in town, plus a rotating hard cider on draft too!

5. Alley Cat Cafe: Take your coffee up a notch with an added shot of CBD oil in your brew.

6. Press Cafe: Artisnal espresso bar featuring spiced chai lattes too.

7. Nothing Nowhere: Mixed coffee beverages crafted with unusual spices and flavors. Bartering welcome.

8. Bike Bar: A bar themed after Ithaca’s way of life, bicycles.

9. Greenhouse Cafe and Lounge: Handcrafted cocktails. Celebrating the bounty of NY Plants are for sale.

1. Watershed: Find a tasty beverage for every flavor from hot toddies to mixed cocktails, draft beers to hot tea.

2. Nowhere Special: Mixologist and owner, James Dean, crafts masterful modern and traditional mixed beverages from a variety of rare and artisnal elegance.

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During your visit, you may notice an incredible construction project underway a short walking distance from the Commons.

The existing Green Street Garage around and above Cinemapolis movie theater has undergone a significant vertical transformation utilizing space in our growing community!

This large whole-block project is both the Asteri and the Ithacan development projects. Together, these projects will result in the construction of two glorious 11-story buildings with 181 affordable housing units above a state-of-the-art community conference center, retail space, and 200 market rate apartments. It will transform Green Street with reimagined public spaces and necessary infrastructure updates.

The Green Street Garage portion of the project has now reopened, with the Conference Center and housing anticipated in 2024.

Parking Options During the Construction Period Cayuga Street Garage: conveniently located across the street from Hotel Ithaca and near the Tompkins County Public Library.

Hourly Fee: $1/$10 max. Free on the weekends Seneca Street Garage: located across from the Commons near Hilton Garden Inn. Hourly Fee: $1/$10 max Free on the Weekends On-Street Parking: Parking Fee: $1.50 per hour. To use the system, register online at parkmobile.io or download the mobile app.

Green Street Garage: Hourly Fee: $1/$10 max Free on the Weekends Once registered, use the mobile app, internet, or Parkmobile’s toll free number 877-727-5730 to pay for parking (Note: if you don’t have a smartphone you can still set up a Parkmobile account and pay for parking by calling the toll free number).

Parking spaces for people with disabilities are available both on the street and inside garages near entrances and elevators.

More information can be found at Call: (607) 274-6570 | Email: clerk@cityofithaca.org Additional information about this project is available at downtownithaca.com/greenstreetgarage

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The Ithaca Commons is a popular regional destination lled with independently owned clothing boutiques including Benjamin Peters, T-Shirt Express, Breathe, and Petrune; gift shops like Sunny Days, Home Green Home, and Mockingbird Paperie; art and crafts stores including 15 Steps, American Crafts by Robbie Dein, One World Market feature handmade crafts by highly skilled artisans; and you can nd popular name-brand footwear at Cobblers Cottage and Homegrown Skateshop, and stores like Autumn Leaves Used Books that feature recycled item. Plus, the nest worldwide beverages at Cellar d’Or Wine and Cider Shop which offers tastings of their products, and The Cornell Store featuring all things Cornell University and selling Cornell Dairy cheese curds, ice cream, and maple syrup.

Also, don’t forget to grab some name-brand gear for your outside adventures at the Outdoor Store and handcrafted, warm, cozy, and stylish sheepskin garments at Ithaca Sheepskin.

Alphabet Soup where you’ll find dozens of educational toys, puzzles, games, books, and more!

Plus, stop byThe Brain Shoppe for various brain teasers for the whole family to enjoy. You should also explore theSagan Planet Walk , named after famed Cornell University astronomer Carl Sagan, a scale model of the solar system which originates with the sun on the Commons and stretches 3/4 mile to the Sciencenter. The inner ring planets all fit on a short section of Bank Alley.

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The variety is eclectic! At one end where Aurora intersects the east end of the Commons, Viva Taqueria offers freshly prepared and inexpensive Mexican food while at the other end of the street, Asia Cuisine boasts an expansive array of Japanese, Chinese and Korean comfort dishes--their sushi roll menu is vast! Ultra-modern hangouts like Luna Inspired Street Food, allow you to order your worldly favorite street food directly from your phone.

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Suppose you need a sophisticated beverage concocted by a skilled mixologist to complete your meal.

In that case, you must dine at Simeon’s American Bistro, Monks on the Commons, Mercato, or Le Cafe Cent-Dix. Need a place guaranteed to satisfy your brews and burgers craving? Head into Red’s Place, Mahogany Grill, or Ithaca Ale House. For a selection of brewed coffee and specialty drinks, stop into Ooy’s Deli, and find tasty breakfast and lunch sandwiches at the new Hound and Mare. Plus, check out our newest eatery, Revelry Yards, featuring casual lunch and dinner experiences.

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If you’re in need of a quick trim or a haircut before venturing around town, visit True Dat Barber Shop or Big Time Barber Shop.

Across from the street from Press Bay, you’ll find Odyssey Bookstore, a quaint independently owned shop filled with the latest titles, classic reads, and childrens books, too!

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Press Bay Court is a series of micro-retail spaces carved from an existing building previously housing Ithaca Photo. This “court” is bordered by a large courtyard/ performance space that offers special programming throughout the warmer months. Found in its micro spaces is Hair.Color.Art, a trendy salon providing highquality hair services for all ages in a creative, community-supporting studio space; One Ring Donuts Reopening in the fall under new ownership. Boxy Bikes offering top-notch bike repair service. Plus, enjoy the best slices of cheesecakes in the Finger Lakes at Rashida Sawyer Bakery.

Neighboring the Court, you’ll find Press Bay Alley, a series of microretail spaces in a row of converted storage bays that formerly housed newsprint for the Ithaca Journal, The Alley is home to Lucky Hare Brewing Co. pouring farm brewed beer; Mama Said Hand Pies crafting handmade pies loaded with locally sourced ingredients; Halal Grocery, Sparks and Embers carrying indie brand home goods and apparel; the Press Cafe artisan espresso bar; and Circus Culture, the region’s only circus performance school.

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Press Bay is an exciting and resilient ecosystem and serves as a signpost for how hip downtown can be. Located on West Green Street, a short walk west of the Commons, and just one block to the east of Green Street’s transit hub, Press Bay Court joins Press Bay Alley.

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DOWNTOWN ITHACA GIFT CARDS Accepted at over 100 shops and restaurants in Downtown Ithaca!

Purchase online at downtownithaca.com, by phone: (607) 277-8679 or in person at the Downtown Ithaca Alliance office in Center Ithaca.

Press Bay Court and Alley are more than just a micro retail and dining attraction, but also a lifestyle hangout filled with activity and entertainment all year long.

The Lucky Hare Brewing Stage in Press Bay, quite literally a chic rehabbed loading dock-turned stage hosts live music performances on Thursday evenings throughout the summer and fall. The Alley and Court also transform into holiday markets on Tuesday nights before major feast holidays including the week of Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.

Bike Repair Station: Bicyclists, you can now make minor repairs to your bike or fix a bike flat while you’re downtown.

Check out the new, accessible, easy to use bike repair station in Press Bay Court.

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entertaining and enriching the community since December 6th, 1928, when a once automobile garage and showroom was converted and opened as the State Theatre. The 1,600 seat theatre hosts multiple nationally recognized acts throughout the season. A complete shows listing can be found at stateofithaca.com

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During your stay, enjoy a grand selection of on-demand indie movies from our locally owned and operated movie theater, Cinemapolis. You can find a listing of recently released films at cinemapolis.org.

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ENTERTAINMENT 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

The Upstairs at Lot 10, the perfect space to see live music while enjoying craft brews and mixed drinks. Also, you can check out The Rest and State of the Art art galleries.

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These corridors also host 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. West State and Cayuga houses such diverse cuisines as Hawi Ethiopian Cuisine, Gorgers Sub Shop with its worldly take on sandwiches, Thai Basil, authentic Mexican food restaurant Bickering Twins along with Capital Corner offering Chinese dishes and sushi, and Nowhere Special Libations Parlor. 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.

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EVENTS CALENDAR 2022 September 1:CFCU Summer Concerts 2: Gallery Night 5: Labor Day 8:CFCU Summer Concerts 9: State Theatre: Dinosaur Jr. 15:CFCU Summer Concerts 21: State Theatre: An Evening with They May Be Giants 23: State Theatre: Gary Clark Jr. 30-Oct 2: Apple Harvest Festival October 7: Gallery Night & State Theatre: Kathleen Madigan 8: State Theatre: Joe Pera 13: DIA 25th Anniversary Event 6-16 Greater Ithaca Art Trail 9: State Theatre: Popovich Comedy Pet Theater 14: State Theatre: Regina Spektor 15: State Theatre: Paula Poundstone

22: State Theatre: Steven Wright 27: State Theatre: Mania the ABBA Tribute 28: Halloween Downtown & State Theatre: Kindred Spirits November 4: Gallery Night 8: State Theatre: Ani Difranco 12: State Theatre: Almost Queen 16: State Theatre: Nate Bargatze 24: Thanksgiving 25-28: Shop Small Weekend TBA - Holiday Market at Press Bay Shop Small Weekend December 2: Gallery Night 9: State Theatre: Blackberry Smoke 2-10: Winter Lights Festival & Chowder Cook-Off TBA- Santa’s Arrival TBA - Holiday Market at Press Bay

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2023 January 1: New Year’s Day 6: Gallery Night 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day February 3: Gallery Night 16-28: Ithaca Loves Teachers 20: President’s Day March 3: Gallery Night 5: State Theatre: DAKHABRAKHA TBA- Chili Cook- Off

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GETTING AROUND

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION For more information about parking downtown, please visit the cityofithaca.org/705/Parking-Information

Garage Parking Downtown

Downtown Ithaca currently has 3 public parking structures for a combined 2,000 parking spaces available.

The newly rebuilt Green Garage reopened in early September. All garages are conveniently located for walkable access to anything downtown.

Seneca Garage 202 E. Seneca St. Cayuga Garage 235 S. Cayuga St. Green Garage 120 E. Green St.

All Garages Are Automated SelfPay Parking

Customers are encouraged to pay at garage pay machines conveniently located near garage elevators before they get in their cars and drive away. There are also credit-card only pay machines at the exit gate in case you forget.

Parking Rate: $1/hour - Short term, 2-hour parking spaces available Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday………..2:00am - 11:00pm Saturday & Sunday……..FREE

FREE PARKING on Weekends & EVENINGS

Parking downtown is FREE on weekends inside all the garages and on the street. During the week, free parking on the street starts at 6:00PM and ends at 9:00 AM the next morning. Inside garages during the week, parking is free 11:00PM-2:00AM.

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On-Street Pay Stations Parking pay stations are centrally located on each block and accept cash/coin, credit or debit cards. You only have to pay once for the day and can move your car around to various downtown or Collegetown metered parking areas.

On-street metered parking is currently $1.50/hr.

Minimum parking purchase for credit card payments is $0.50.

No minimum for cash/coin purchases.

Parkmobile SmartphonE App You can also pay with your smartphone by downloading and using the Parkmobile app (smartphones). The app allows you to easily pay to park from the comfort of your car.

Parkmobile is a convenient app used in other cities around the U.S. and will send you notifications when your time is running out. You can easily extend your time by following prompts in the text message.

TCAT Bus Service

Taxi Service

Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) buses make getting downtown easy and convenient. TCAT’s main hub is centered around the Ithaca Commons so almost every bus route passes through the downtown area.

For bus stop locations, maps, and schedules, visit tcatbus.com or call 607-277-RIDE (7433).

Ithaca Dispatch (607) 277-TAXI, ithacataxi.biz University Taxi (607) 272-3333 Collegetown Cab (607) 588-8888

BUS FARE: $1.50 Seniors & Youth (6-17) $.75 Correct change only | Anywhere in Tompkins Co. POPULAR ROUTES: Bus service between Cornell & the Commons: Routes 10 & 30(week), 70 & 72(weekends) & Route 90 (nights except Sunday) Service between Ithaca College & the Commons: Route 11

INTER CITY BUS DEPOT The relocated Intercity Bus Depot makes its home at 131 E. Green Street. Riders can board Greyhound, Shortline, Coach, and other bus lines serving New York City, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia.

This new location for the Intercity Bus Depot is conveniently located next to TCAT’s Green Street bus stop, which is major transfer station for the local bus service to all parts of Tompkins County.

UBER & LYFT Ithaca is now served by Lyft and Uber. Download the app on your smartphone to access and start using it to get to and from downtown. Surge pricing may apply.

Biking in Ithaca

Downtown Ithaca is becoming a safer and more convenient place to bike thanks to efforts by the City of Ithaca, local initiatives and community members.

Check out Bikewalktompkins.org to learn more about riding your bicycle in Downtown Ithaca.

The site includes maps and guides highlighting bike lanes trails, and bike boulevards for safer city cycling.

You’ll also find on the map featured in this guide locations of covered bicycle parking facilities within the district.

Ourbus Pick-up & drop-off for travelers riding on Ourbus is located at 130 E. Seneca St. out in front of Starbucks and the Hilton Garden Inn.

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Ithaca’s Member Supported Independent Movie Theater

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120 East Green Street (under green street garage)

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SHOPING

Press Bay Food Hub F15 110-1 W. Green St. pressbayalley.com/about-food-hub Seredipity Q4 205 N. Aurora St.

Woman’s clothing and accessories, opening in October.

Urban Outfitters I4 131 E. Green St., 216-1527

Hip fashion and accessories for men & women

Fabric & Yarn SewGreen F7 112 W Green St., 319-4106

Store w/reuse mission of previously-owned fabrics, yarn & Eileen Fisher Renew fashions

Florist Bool’s Flower Shop Q5 209 N. Aurora St., 272-8410

Ithaca’s oldest flower shop since 1894

Gift Shops 15 STEPS J16 171 The Commons, 272-4902 American crafts, extraordinary jewelry, clothing, jewelry and chocolates.

American Crafts by Robbie Dein J38 158 The Commons, 277-2846 Supporting American crafters for 44 years; “Life’s a Gift”

Book Sale Gallery E7 103 W. State St., 272-1906 Adult novelty & gift shop

Handwork F8 102 W. State St., 273-9400

Ithaca’s cooperative craft store

Ithacamade K1 Dewitt Mall, 272-1396

Featuring creative Ithaca artists and products

Mockingbird Paperie J30 142 The Commons, 319-0556 Artful papers, stationery & gifts

Multi-Faceted Minerals J51 218 The Commons, 319-5499 Providing gems, minerals and custom jewelry

One World Market J16 171 The Commons, 256-0616 Fair trade gifts that give twice

Providing a transfer hub for preordered goods from local farms.

Shortstop Deli C1 200 W. Seneca St., 273-1030

Sunny Days of Ithaca J16 171 The Commons, 319-5260

Hot & cold sandwich deli & mini mart

The Brain Shoppe J49 210 The Commons, 277-7577

Mini mart

The Cornell Store J18 102 The Commons, 272-1513

Ithaca Cayuga Optical Service J28 134 The Commons, 273-4231

Gifts and souvenirs from Ithaca, the Finger Lakes & beyond

Brain teaser puzzles, STEM kits, and fun stuff for all ages

Cornell apparel and merchandise

Tibet Store J7 107 The Commons, 272-3785

International gifts from the Far East

T-Shirt Express J49 116 The Commons, 273-6667

The place for Cornell, Ithaca College & “Gorges” merchandise

Uncle Toddy’s IthacaN Flea Market by Sunny Days, J16 215 The Commons, 319-5260 A showcase for the new Sunny Days of Ithaca main store at 171 The Commons and for Sunny Days sale items.

Juice bars Empire Juice and Smoothie 112 W. Green St. Opening in fall

Groceries & Markets

Good Habits C1 New to the Commons!

Health Services

Full service professional eye care center since 1948

Optivision of Ithaca J20 106 The Commons, 272-7441

Large frame selection and full lab facility

Home DEcor Contemporary Trends P1 121 N. Aurora St., 273-5142

Scandinavian & domestic furniture & accessories of good design

Jewelers Mansour Jewelers J29 140 The Commons, 272-1810

Custom jewelry and onsite repairs.

Schooley’s Jewelry J35 152 The Commons, 273-3471

Fine Swiss watches, fine diamonds & precious gems

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Commons Market J57 122 N. Aurora St., 273-3236

Home Green Home J26 126 The Commons, 319-4159 Fresh

Greenstar Natural Foods Market K1 Dewitt Mall, 273-8213

Sparks + Embers E17 118 W. Green S., 251-269-2111

Convenience store, lottery tickets

Deli, fresh baked breads & pastries, fresh brewed coffees, sushi

Ithaca Mini Mart E11 124 S. Cayuga St. Craft beer, soda, and sandwiches.

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choices for your eco-conscious home & lifestyle.

Ithaca’s Lifestyle Boutique selling apparel, skincare, homeware, supplies, and vibes.

Massage Services Crane Hill Professional Massage K1 215 N Cayuga St # 77 Dewitt Mall, 351-1585 Massage Therapy

Ithaca Medical

Mane & Wigs J6

AestheciesQ2 108 N. Cayuga Suite 7

109 S. Cayuga St., 339-0012 Beauty supply store

Salons, Barbers & Skincare

Narrative Space Q6 213 N. Aurora St. #1, 319-0067 Barber shop, grooming accessories

Healing Hands of Ithaca H3 108 W. Buffalo, 272-9002

Alta Spa & Salon P6 308 E. State St., 273-6818

Salon Salon Q9 309 E. Buffalo St., 277-1245

Great massage, great location, great deal.

Full range of skin care, body care and hair care services

The Relaxation Point H3 108 W. Buffalo St., #1, 379-1639

Beau Visage K1 Dewitt Mall, 272-2773

Serenity’s Beautique J4 121 S Cayuga St, 321-9188

An integrative holistic approach to massage.

Music Stores 40,000 used and new vinyl and CDs K1

Stringed instruments & accessories; sales & service

Smoke Shops Exscape Smoke Shop J37 156 The Commons, 256-4200 Vaporizers, tapestries, glass, incense

Cayuga Smoke Shop 207 N. Aurora St. J21 Zaza Smoke Shop 101 E. State St. J21

Pharmacy/Herbal Medicine Galvanic Skin, Aesthetics & Wellness J38 102 N Tioga St., 2nd Floor, 252-7900

Integrating nutrition, technology, medical aesthetics & experience.

Nature’s Apothecary J4 115 S. Cayuga St., 273-3100 A compounding pharmacy

Your CBD Store Q2 308 E. Seneca St., (845) 244-0868

Big Time Barber Shop K1 112 W. Green St., 272-2773 A barber shop in Press Bay Court

Angry Mom Records J9 115 The Commons, 319-4953 Ithaca Guitar Works Dewitt Mall, 272-2602

Full range of esthetic facial services

Full selection of CBD products

Cayuga Nail Salon P2 115 N. Aurora St., 319-5028 Manicures and pedicures

Center Hair Cutters J16 Center Ithaca, 272-8685

A comfortable shop for talk and styling

Changes Cutting Studio J57 120 N. Aurora St., 272-0090

Stylish atmosphere, exceptional results

God With Us Barber Shop J6 107 S. Cayuga St., 220-8427 Walk-ins welcome

Hair·Color·Art E15 112 W. Green St. #6 229-0200 Inclusive, welcoming space for people of all hair types.

Hairy Canary Clip Joint F6 116 N. Cayuga St., 273-2221

A “Best of Ithaca” favorite specializing in color, highlights and cuts

H & M Beauty Salon & Barber Shop J6 105 S. Cayuga St., 280-2062

Experienced & well-trained stylists

Salon that specializes In luxury lash extensions, lash lifts, lamination, waxing services, and more.

The Pretty Peach Wax Studio F9 112 W. State Street Suite 108, 315-991-4090

Female Brazilian waxing and full body waxing services. Opening this fall.

Tru Dat E17 118 W. Green St., 220-7609

A barber shop in Press Bay Alley

V’s Hair Salon E10 118 S. Cayuga St., 275-9413

Cozy and relaxing studio-style salon

Services John’s Tailor Shop J18 102 The Commons, 273-3192 Fast, friendly service

Korik’s Custom Tailoring J49 208 The Commons, 272-1217 Established European tailor

Lena Gadgets J7 101 S. Cayuga St., 319-0966

Cell phone repair, service and accessories

Cuts, colors, perms, highlights.

Spanish/English

Julie Stone Salon J25 124 E. State St., 275-3640

Center for tasteful & expert hair styling

Luna Love Holistic Hair Studio K1 Dewitt Mall, 414-2663

Full range of esthetic facial services

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SHOPING

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Old Goat Gear Exchange 320 E. State St., 319-4388

Tattoos P7

Quality new and used outdoor clothing and gear

The Outdoor Store J48 206 The Commons, 273-3891

Serving Ithaca for over 50 years with all your sporting goods.

Here’s To You Tattoo The Dewitt Mall, 215 N. Cayuga St. Studio 325 319-3103 Custom tattoos

Medusa Tattoo Studio F12 126 W. State St., 277-4474 Custom tattoos

Ithaca Piercing And Tattoo 120 S. Cayuga St., 256-7175

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Wines & Liquors The Cellar d’Or Wine & Cider Shop J28 136 The Commons, 319-0500

Specializing in unique, estatebottled wines & hard ciders from around the world at all price points

Sam’s Wine & Spirits E12 126 S. Cayuga St., 272-2827 Wines & liquors from all over the world, large selection of Finger Lakes wine

Bad Hombre 123 Cayuga St.

Piercing, tattooing and branding

Check out the newest places to eat in Downtown Ithaca!

Paris Baguette 125 E. State Street A global chain. It’s menu is bakery focused — breads, cakes, sandwiches, salads and coffee.

Revelry Yards 111 N. Aurora St. Features weekday lunch, weekend brunch, and nightly dinner featuring a sharing menu. Extensive wine list and microbrewery.

Yellow Deli 143 E. State Street Simple Homemade Food ... Hot-steamed sandwiches are our specialty, but the salads, soups, and desserts are nice, too.

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ART GALLERIES

The amazing art galleries in downtown are showcasing the work of local artists and beyond.

With frequently rotating exhibits, the galleries always have something new for you to explore.

Community Arts Partnership ArtSpace

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110 N. Tioga St. (inside Tompkins Center for History and Culture), 273-5072 The ArtSpace is a multi-use space for the exhibit of works by local artists coordinated by the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County. A new exhibit hangs monthly throughout the year. Located inside the Visitor Center on the Ithaca Commons, at Center Ithaca, the location contains a wealth of information. artspartner.org

State of the Art Gallery (SOAG) F11 120 W. State St., 277-1626 State of the Art exhibits original works of fine art: paintings, drawings, photography, textiles, sculpture, collage, assemblage, and prints that express the unique personal vision of the gallery’s artists. Twice a year, the gallery hosts juried competitions—in March, the annual photography show and in December, an all-media (except photography) juried show. The gallery is a cooperative owned and operated by artists of the Finger Lakes region of New York state and supported in part with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, administered by the Community Arts Partnership. Wed.-Sun. soagithaca.org

Community School of Music & Arts P8

330 E. State St., 272-1474 For 50 years, CSMA has provided instruction in the visual arts, music, dance, theater and languages for students of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds, enriching the lives of more than 1300 students each year. In addition, the school hosts several gallery spaces with monthly rotating exhibits including First Friday music. csma-ithaca.org

The Ink Shop Printmaking Center & Olive Branch Press P8 330 E. State St. (at CSMA), 2nd Floor, 277-3884 The Ink Shop Printmaking Center promotes fine art prints, works on paper, and artists’ books. Since 1999, The Ink Shop has operated a professional, open access, community-based printmaking facility and gallery. The Ink Shop offers exhibitions related to prints and works on paper including artist books, a “Talk Print” series in which artists present and discuss their work and techniques, Olive Branch Press, which publishes invited artists’ prints or artist books, workshops for established and emerging artists, and a year-round studio facility for printmakers and bookmakers. ink-shop.org

COVID-19 UPDATE:

Please check online with each gallery to learn more about their visitation options & online resources.

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One-stop shopping for everything that makes Ithaca & the Finger Lakes so incredibly special…

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Art Bags Beverages Books Candles Cards Chimes Clocks Honey Jam Jewelry Journals Magnets Maple Mugs Nightlights Ornaments Patches Pins Postcards Puzzles Sauces Snacks Soap Stickers Sunglasses Sweatshirts Tapestries T-shirts Umbrellas Wine accessories

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DINING

Check out page 26 for a list of new eateries in Downtown Ithaca!

The dining scene in Ithaca is as flavorful and diverse as the community itself. Scattered throughout the downtown sector are a variety of dining establishments to f it every taste, budget, and occasion: f rom upscale bistros to casual cafes; f rom authentic delicatessens to intimate taverns. During the summer months outdoor dining is plentiful along the bustling sidewalks of downtown Ithaca too!

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Bars & Nightlife Bar Argos S3 408 E. State St., 319-4437

Located in the historic Argos Inn.

Bike Bar Ithaca P7 314 E. State St.,

Bicycle-themed bar serving local craft beverages & spirits

Dining 15 Below Ice Cream J8 107 E. State St., 351-6452

Ice Cream & Ice Cream Sundaes frozen on a slab. Open Seasonally.

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Chanticleer E8 101 W. State St., 272-9678

Halal cuisine and desserts

Lot 10 Bar & Lounge E9 106 S. Cayuga St., 2 floor bar & club 272-7224

Coffee, pastries and a cat room

Lucky Hare Brewing E17 116 E. Green St., 546-2036

Vegan comfort food.

Historic tavern

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Moonies Bar & Nightclub J21 114 The Commons, (201) 625-2918 Relaxed atmosphere

Nowhere Special Libations Parlor F9

114 W. State St., (314) 669-4373

Serving beer and tasty cocktails

Pete’s Cayuga Bar E10 116 S. Cayuga St., 272-9697 Since 1975

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Bickering Twins F7 114 N. Cayuga St. 319-0653

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Center Cafe by Lou J16 171 The Commons

Hot dogs, burgers and Shakes featuring Purity Ice Cream inside Center Ithaca

Sacred Root Kava Lounge & Tea Bar E1 103 S. Geneva St., 272-5282

Café Dewitt K1 Dewitt Mall, 273-3473

The Downstairs E4 121 W. MLK, Jr. St., 262-0047

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Serving kava & organic & local teas

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The Range J10 119 The Commons, 555-1212

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Capital State Kitchen F2 138 W. State St., 272-1388 Sushi and Japanese cuisine.

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Casablanca Pizzeria J8 111A The Commons, 272-7777

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Cayuga Lake Creamery K1 Dewitt Mall, 227-3987

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Collegetown Bagels P10 301 E. State St., 273-2848

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Gorgers F10 116 W. State St., 319-5046

Internationally inspired sub sandwiches. L D K

Hawi Ethiopian J5 113 S. Cayuga St., 277-4294 Ethiopian cuisine. L

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Cafe serving breakfast, lunch and fresh baked goods!

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Ithaca Ale House P3 301 E. State St.

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Ithaca Social Pub & Grille at the Hotel Ithaca D1 222 S. Cayuga St., 272-1000

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Just a Taste Wine & Tapas Bar J56 116 N. Aurora St., 277-9463 Temporarily Closed

Kilpatrick’s Publick House K5 130 E. Seneca St., 273-2632 Traditional Irish Pub Br L

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Kimchi J25 124 The Commons, 339-0790 Authentic Korean dishes L

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Le Café Cent-Dix J54 110 N. Aurora St., 319-0750

Classic French bistro. D W

Let It Slide E9 106 S. Cayuga St., inside Lot 10 272-7224 Temporarily Closed

Lev Kitchen J52 222 East State St.

Fast casual Middle Eastern Food Opening this fall!

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Mama Said Hand Pies E17 118 W. Green St., 280-5941

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Mercato Bar & Kitchen J54 108 N. Aurora St., 319-5171 Italian-inspired cuisine D W

Mia Tapas Bar & Restaurant J27 130 The Commons, 277-2000 High-end Pan-Asian cuisine. D W

Monks on the Commons p10 120 S. Aurora St., 272-2222 Soulful food & Sinful Cocktails.

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Ooy’s Deli Q3 203 N. Aurora St., 319-4022

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Pasta Vitto J17 215 The Commons, 882-9672

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Thai Basil Restaurant F10 118 W. State St., 319-4722 Authentic Thai food. L D

The Greenhouse Cafe & Cocktail Lounge P6 320 E. State St., 319-0223

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Rashida Sawyer Bakery F15 110 W. Green St., 233-4061

Thompson and Bleecker J52 220 The Commons, 319-0851

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Tian Jin Foods J16 Center Ithaca, 917-731-2258

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SERVICES

ATM Machines

In addition to the banks listed above, the following locations have ATM machines.

Banks CFCU Transformation Center J46 & J47 202 The Commons, 257-8500 Chase Bank p9 301 E. State St., 645-3119 Community Bank N1 200 E. Buffalo St., 101B, 272-4880 Key Bank L3 300 N. Tioga St., 273-1431

Tioga State Bank 311 E Green St., (888) 303-4872

CFCU ATM J47 202 The Commons, 257-8500 Tompkins Community Bank Drive-Up 119 E. Seneca St.

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Tompkins Community Bank ATM J39 110 N. Tioga St. at the History Center M & T Bank ATM J17 Rothschild Building 215 E. State St., under the outdoor awning

M & T Bank J40 118 N. Tioga St., 274-8948 Tompkins Community Bank 118 E. Seneca St., 273-3210

AFCU ATM J9 Inside Autumn Leaves Used Books 115 E. State St.

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Sunoco APlus Gas Station 210 S. Cayuga St. Commons Market 122 N. Aurora St.

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The State Theatre 107 W. State St.

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Public Restrooms Center Ithaca 171 E. State St.

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Tompkins County Public Library 101 E. Green St.

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ADVENTURES Downtown Ithaca is host to an impressive array of events, activities and exhibitions, including the city’s many festivals which flood the spacious venue sometimes spilling out onto the adjacent streets.

Every season offers exciting entertainment opportunities. Entertainment venues are safely re-opening with new admission guidelines in place. Plan ahead by reviewing venue attendance requirements. Proof of vaccine or negative COVID-19 test may be required for admission into concert halls.

Arts & CuLTure The State Theatre E5 107 W. State St., (607) 277-8283

Ithaca’s historic State Theatre had its opening night on December 6, 1928. The building dates to 1915 and was originally an automobile garage and showroom. Today the 1600 seat State Theatre offers a calendar of events featuring performances of nationally recognized performers, outstanding regional groups, dance companies and theatre troupes. Please check the website for updates at stateofithaca.com or call 607-2778283.

Cinemapolis J1 120 E. Green St., (607) 277-6115

Where can you see more Oscar winning films plus all of your favorites? At Cinemapolis, Ithaca’s independent first-run movie theater! Open seven days a week, “The Mop” showcases the best in independent, international, and art house cinema. The theater also features an array of special events and unique concessions including the best popcorn in Ithaca as well as home-baked treats and Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. Cinemapolis is located in the Green Street parking garage complex. Find out more at: cinemapolis.org or call 607-277-6115.

The History Center in Tompkins County J39 110 N. Tioga St., (Inside the Tompkins Center for History & Culture), (607) 273-8284

The History Center is a must-see cultural destination, delivering vibrant exhibit and program experiences. It is a captivating destination, providing a place for visitors to better understand the past, experience the present, and imagine the future of Tompkins County. As a must-see gathering point for both residents and visitors, the vibrant facility instills an appreciation for our community’s global impact and promotes further exploration into the community. Conveniently located in the same facility is the Downtown Visitors Center, where visitors can learn more about things to do in and around the county. thehistorycenter.net.

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Tompkins County Public Library i2 101 E. Green St., (607) 272-4557

The Library offers something for everyone – CDs and DVDs, classic works and contemporary titles, a diverse offering of programs and exhibits, digital resources, free internet and wi-fi. If you’re looking for it, you’ll find it at the Tompkins County Public Library! tcpl.org

Entertainment & Activities

Live Music Bar Argos S3 408 E. State St., (607) 319-4437

Nestled in the historic Argos Inn, Bar Argos prides itself on craft cocktails highlighting local ingredients. The setting is a lovely backdrop for evening libations with friends and colleagues. Check their events calendar for live music several nights per week, a book club, food truck nights, and more. argosinn.com

Bike Bar P7 314 E. State St., 100 (607)

Bike Bar is Ithaca’s lone bike-inspired tap room.

Live music or entertaining events are held on Thursdays. bikebarithaca.com

The Upstairs at Lot 10 Bar E9 106 S. Cayuga St., 2nd Floor, (607) 272-7224

Coltivare i1 235 S. Cayuga St., (607) 882-2333

Coltivare is our region’s culinary art, wine, and hospitality training center, operated by the local community college, TC3, utilizing produce grown from their own teaching organic farm. Along with teaching students, Coltivare offers the public its own restaurant that features unique and seasonal menus. The center also provides classes and workshops to the public. Coltivare has a spectacular event space for up to 250 guests and is perfect for any special occasion. The culinary lab and amphitheater are unique venues for workshops, cooking demonstrations and wine tastings. coltivareithaca.com

15 Steps 171 E. State St., (607) 272-4902

Lot 10 is Ithaca’s two floor cocktail lounge, food and night club, featuring daily drink specials, live entertainment, Let It Slide restaurant, DJ’s and dancing, along with a pool table and juke box.

Lot 10 is the perfect destination for cutting loose and unwinding with friends. Check their events calendar for karaoke and comedy nights. More information available at: lot-10.com

The Downstairs P7 121 W State St, (607) 262-0047

The Downstairs is a small venue for music, performances, and community events. thedownstairsithaca.com

The Range J10 119 E. State St., 2nd Floor

The Range is Downtown Ithaca’s go to venue for Live Music and Dancing. They host a monthly Salsa Night, Tango Night and Swing Dancing. They are proud to host many fund-raisers throughout the year. Stop in and check out their wide Brew selection, Happy Hour specials and Free Popcorn! therangeithaca.com

15 STEPS: Craft and Cooking Classes From jewelry making to learning how to cook worldly cuisine, 15 STEPS offers weekly classes for everyone.

Learn more at fifteensteps.com

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ADVENTURES NATURE Waterfalls: After all, Ithaca is Gorges!

Five hundred generations ago, glaciers a mile high melted to a landscape of crystal lakes, jagged gorges and thundering waterfalls. The waterfalls are found along creeks that flow into Cayuga Lake. Many parks with trails will have a gorge trail, which follows the creek and along the edge of the gorge there will be an overlook to the falls.

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Hangar Theatre 801 Taughannock Blvd/Rte 89, (607) 273-8588

Photo Credit: Christopher Ray courtesy of Visit Ithaca

Cascadilla Creek Gorge

Connecting the Cornell campus to downtown (“the greenway connecting town and gown”).

One of Cornell Plantations’ natural areas, this gorge is a natural greenway in the heart of an urban area. Gorge walk is 1.3 miles with many stairs. Enter at Linn St. near Downtown.

Ithaca Falls

The cascading fall is Fall Creek’s final plunge to Cayuga Lake.. With a drop of 150ft and width of 175ft, Ithaca Falls is the region’s most powerful and most impressive. By 1817, a half-dozen mills were operating here, their ruins are still visible on the south bank. Directions: From Downtown Ithaca, take Aurora St. north 0.7mi to Lincoln St. Turn right, then take an immediate left onto Lake St. The falls will be on your right.

Additional waterfall and gorge experiences can be had close to downtown including Taughannock Falls State Park, Buttermilk Falls State Park and Robert Treman State Park. For more information go to VisitIthaca.com or stop by and pick up your waterfall guide at the Visitor Center.

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The Hangar Theatre is a professional regional theatre that opened in 1975, in a renovated municipal airport hangar. The Hangar Theatre is located just 2 miles from downtown Ithaca on Route 89 at the Treman Marina entrance of Cass Park. hangartheatre.org

The Kitchen Theatre 417 W. State St., (607) 273-4497

With a full lineup of productions, the Kitchen Theatre is “Bold, Intimate, and Engaging”. For scheduled productions see below. kitchentheatre.org

TOURS & WALKS Discovery Trail

8 world-class locations in Ithaca connecting science, nature and culture. Cayuga Nature Center, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell Botanic Gardens, The History Center, Johnson Museum of Art, Museum of the Earth, Sciencenter, Tompkins County Public Library. Visit discoverytrail.com for detailed listings of events, exhibitions and programs for all ages year-round.

The Sagan Planet Walk seeks to inspire wonder about the immense scale of the cosmos and our precious and fragile relationship with it.

The model, at 1 to 5-billion scale, just exactly fits in the 1,200-meter distance between the Ithaca Commons and the Sciencenter. The exhibit, represented by murals during Commons construction, begins adjacent to American Crafts at 158 The Commons.

Enjoy a cell phone audio tour narrated by Bill Nye, The Science Guy, and the Asteroid station, featuring a touchable, 40-kg meteorite. Pick up your guidebook to the exhibit,

Experience! The Finger Lakes

Passport to the Solar System, at the Sciencenter or Visitor Center, or start your audio tour by dialing (703) 637-6237. The tour takes approximately 30 minutes.

The Sciencenter is located at 601 First St. in Ithaca and is part of the Discovery Trail discoverytrail.com For more information visit sciencenter.org.

If you are interested in extending your experience beyond the downtown area, Experience! The Finger Lakes can take you there with convenient pickup at the Hotel Ithaca. With guided tours, Experience! The Finger Lakes can drive you, or provide you with an itinerary to get the most out of your visit.

For booking info visit experiencefingerlakes.com or call 607-233-4818.

Looking to put together a well-rounded trip enjoying Downtown Ithaca and the fun outdoor activities around the area? Stop in at any one of the 3 Tompkins County Visitor Centers to craft your Ithaca experience or visit visitithaca.com Downtown Visitor Center 110 N. Tioga St., Inside the Tompkins Center for History & Culture, (607) 273-7482 Tuesday - Saturday from 10am-5pm

Carl Sagan Planet Walk

Taughannock Visitor Center (seasonal) Taughannock Park Rd., Trumansburg, (607) 209-0008 Open seasonally, May - October at Taughannock Falls Overlook

The Sagan Planet Walk, a scale model of the Solar System, is named in memory of Carl Sagan—a respected scientist and member of the Ithaca community for nearly 30 years.

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WHERE TO STAY

Downtown Ithaca is host to three full service hotels (with more on the way) located within one block of the Ithaca Commons. With additional accommodation within walking distance or a short drive, you can find a place to stay that suits your family’s needs and your budget. For additional lodging options go to VisitIthaca.com or visit the Bed and Breakfast of Ithaca site at bbithaca.com.

Hotels & Inns Argos Inn S3 408 E. State St., 319-4437 argosinn.com Argos Inn, built in 1831, is currently on the state historic register and will soon be on the national historic register. As well as guest rooms, Argos has a neighborhood cocktail lounge and event space, all lovingly restored over the course of two years into a Leed-certified boutique hotel.

The Hilton Garden Inn K5 130 E. Seneca St., 277-8900 hiltongardeninn.com Situated on the Ithaca Commons, The Hilton Garden Inn is a fullservice hotel with 104 guest rooms, indoor pool, fitness center and onsite restaurants.

Hotel Ithaca D1 222 S. Cayuga St., 272-1000 thehotelithaca.com Conveniently located Downtown, the Hotel Ithaca offers 181 guest rooms, banquet facilities, indoor pool, fitness center and a full-service restaurant and bar.

Ithaca Marriott

Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons P10 120 S. Aurora St., 272-2222 marriott.com/ITHMC The Ithaca Marriott inDowntown is a full-service branded hotel with 159 guest rooms and 3,000 square feet of meeting space. The Bar + Restaurant, Monks on the Commons, serves three meals a day featuring locally sourced food with both indoor and outdoor seating.

Canopy by Hilton P10 324 E. State St., 277-0230 canopyithaca.com Ithaca’s newest hotel. The state-ofthe-art boutique hotel- Canopy by Hilton. This 125 room hotel features one of a kind local décor and The Strand bistro cafe with a menu featuring locally sourced ingredients and local craft beverage. The Canopy is only one of 11 Canopy Hotels built worldwide.

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Bed & Breakfasts William Henry Miller Inn 303 N. Aurora, 256-4553 millerinn.com Part of the East Hill Historic District, this lovely home was built in 1880 by Cornell University’s first student of architecture. Sumptuous breakfast offerings as well as evening dessert.

Inn on Columbia 228 Columbia St., 272-0204 columbiabb.com Built in 1830 in the Greek Revival style and surrounded by scenic gardens, architect/owner Kenn Young has designed interior spaces and furniture to provide guests with a relaxed and casual feeling of elegance.

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SewGreen Market PRESS BAY COURT 112 W. GREEN ST

an eclectic local mostly reuse shop with beautiful fabrics and yarn sewing and knitting supplies, Eileen Fisher Renew fashions, Jeans Jam upcycled denim apparel, Janome sewing machines, sewing and knitting classes, same-day sewing machine repair

11 AM to 6 PM TUES - SAT. CLOSED SUN-MON 607-319-4106

ithacasews@gmail.com

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