Festivals and concerts are ongoing throughout the warmer months. There's also a handful of amazing international restaurants downtown. Of course, hiking trails are in abundance throughout the area. The town is surrounded by dense forests, towering waterfalls, and many gorges. Sitting on the shores of Cayuga Lake, the natural beauty of Ithaca is one of its biggest draws. With a thriving college town scene, good eats, and great hiking, Ithaca is not just a stopover point but also a destination itself. Ithaca is located in the Finger Lakes region of upstate NY, about halfway between NYC and Niagara Falls.
