THE GUIDE
EVERYTHING YOU’LL NEED TO PLAN YOUR TIME IN ITHACA WITH EASE
BELOW YOU’LL FIND DETAILS ON WHERE TO STAY, HOW TO GET HERE, AND A CURATED SELECTION OF LOCAL FAVORITES TO EXPLORE WHILE YOU’RE IN TOWN. FROM HOTEL BLOCKS AND TRANSPORTATION TO DINING AND NEARBY ATTRACTIONS,
ROOM BLOCKS HAVE BEEN RESERVED AT THE HOTELS BELOW. AVAILABILITY AND PREFERRED RATES ARE OFFERED THROUGH JULY 7, 2026, OR UNTIL BLOCKS ARE FILLED
The Stay
Canopy by Hilton
324 EAST STATE STREET
ITHACA, NY 14850
607.277.0230
HILTON.COM/EN/HOTELS/ITHSSPY-CANOPY-ITHACA-DOWNTOWN/
The Rentals
For those preferring additional space or alternative locations, we’ve saved a collection of recommended Airbnb and vacation rental options throughout Ithaca and Lansing.
Travel
BY AIR
FOR GUESTS FLYING IN, THE MOST CONVENIENT AIRPORT IS ITHACA TOMPKINS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ITH), LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN ITHACA AND THE RECOMMENDED HOTELS.
FOR ADDITIONAL FLIGHT OPTIONS, SYRACUSE HANCOCK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SYR) IS APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR AWAY AND OFFERS A WIDER SELECTION OF DIRECT ROUTES.
RENTAL CARS, TAXIS, AND RIDE-SHARE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE AT BOTH AIRPORTS.
BY CAR
ITHACA IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE BY CAR FROM MAJOR CITIES THROUGHOUT THE NORTHEAST:
APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS FROM NEW YORK CITY | APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS FROM BOSTON | APPROXIMATELY 5 HOURS FROM PHILADELPHIA
GUESTS DRIVING INTO TOWN WILL FIND PARKING READILY AVAILABLE AT THE HOTELS AND THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN ITHACA.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
UBER AND LYFT OPERATE THROUGHOUT ITHACA AND THE SURROUNDING FINGER LAKES AREA. TAXI SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR ADVANCE SCHEDULING.
PLEASE NOTE THAT GUEST PARKING IS NOT PERMITTED AT THE WEDDING VENUE DUE TO RESIDENTIAL RESTRICTIONS. COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED FROM SELECT HOTELS ON THE WEDDING DAY, WITH ADDITIONAL DETAILS SHARED CLOSER TO THE DATE.
A FEW THOUGHTFUL OPTIONS TO ENJOY IF YOU FIND TIME BETWEEN EVENTS — FROM SCENIC WALKS TO LOCAL SHOPPING AND EASY WANDERING
To Explore
Outdoors
CAYUGA LAKE WINE TRAIL
WINERIES WITH SCENIC LAKE VIEWS
BUTTERMILK FALLS STATE PARK
WATERFALLS AND GENTLE HIKES
CORNELL BOTANIC GARDENS
GARDEN PATHS AND PANORAMIC VIEWS
STEWART PARK
WATERFRONT WALKING PATHS AND GREEN SPACE
Shopping
DOWNTOWN ITHACA COMMONS
BOUTIQUES, CAFES, AND GALLERY STROLLS
THE SHOPS AT ITHACA MALL
INDOOR SHOPPING AND MIXED RETAIL
FALL CREEK & COLLEGETOWN DISTRICT
ECLECTIC SHOPS, COFFEE SPOTS, AND LOCAL FLAVOR
The Dining
A FEW PLACES WE LOVE FOR A GREAT COFFEE, A RELAXED BREAKFAST, OR AN EASY LUNCH WHILE YOU’RE IN TOWN
Breakfast
& Coffee
GIMME! COFFEE
LOCAL FAVORITE FOR EXCELLENT COFFEE AND A CASUAL MORNING STOP
ITHACA BAKERY
PASTRIES, BREAKFAST SANDWICHES, AND COFFEE
COAL YARD CAFÉ
COZY NEIGHBORHOOD SPOT FOR COFFEE AND LIGHT BREAKFAST
DOLCE DELIGHT
EUROPEAN-STYLE CAFÉ WITH PASTRIES AND ESPRESSO
COLLEGETOWN BAGELS
CLASSIC BAGELS AND QUICK BREAKFAST OPTIONS
Lunch &
Casual Dining
Northstar public house
RELAXED PUB-STYLE LUNCH AND BRUNCH
Mix Kitchen & bar
SALADS, SANDWICHES, AND MODERN COMFORT FOOD
Simeon's American bistro
DEPENDABLE, POLISHED LUNCH SPOT DOWNTOWN
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The height's CAFÉ & Grill
MODERN AMERICAN DINING IN A COZY, UPSCALE SETTING.
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mercato bar & kitchen
ITALIAN-INSPIRED DISHES AND CRAFT COCKTAILS
Evening Stops
GOLA OSTERIA
INTIMATE ITALIAN WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL WINE LIST
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JUST A TASTE
SMALL PLATES AND WINE IN A COZY SETTING