How Do You Spend The Perfect Weekend In Ithaca, New York?
Ithaca is a hip and attractive college town nestled on the shores of Cayuga Lake in New York state’s Finger Lakes region. A progressive little city that has even pioneered its own local form of currency, Ithaca has a colorful personality to match its dramatic geographic beauty. Visit Ithaca’s uncommon Commons, a two-block, car-free pedestrian mall in the heart of town. Lined with trees, the Ithaca Commons frequently bustles with college students and out-of-town visitors enjoying the many cafes and galleries; street performers add to the atmosphere during nice weather. While on the Commons, enjoy the Sagan Planet Walk, an approximately 3/4-mile-long scale model of the universe. A tribute to the late astronomy great Carl Sagan-a longtime city resident who taught at local Cornell University-the walk leads to the Sciencenter, a hands-on educational museum that kids will love. Make sure to see some of Ithaca’s incredible gorges. There are too many to see in one weekend, but top choices of t
