Transportation Options:
Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH)
TCAT (Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit) – Local bus routes
Car Rentals – Enterprise, Hertz
Uber & Lyft – Rideshare services available
Cornell Campus-to-Campus (C2C) - campus-campus-bus-service
MegaBus – Affordable intercity travel
Healthy/Gluten-Free Dining Options (there are many!):
Dolce Delight (Great for breakfast/lunch with GF options)
📍 108 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
📞 (607) 272-2048
Moosewood Restaurant (Iconic vegetarian & GF)
📍 The Dewitt Building, 215 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
The Strand Cafe (Modern cuisine with GF options)
📍 324 E State St, Ithaca, NY
📞 (607) 277-0230
MIX Kitchen & Bar (Healthy, diverse menu)
📍 205 Elmira Rd, Ithaca, NY
Bickering Twins Restaurant & Tequila Bar
📍 114 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
Red's Place (Bar food with GF options)
📍 107 N Aurora St, Ithaca, NY
Viva Taqueria & Cantina (Mexican with GF options)
📍 101 N Aurora St, Ithaca, NY
Ithaca Bakery (GF sandwiches, salads & baked goods)
📍 400 N Meadow St, Ithaca, NY
📞 (607) 273-7110
Wegmans (GF sandwiches, salads & baked goods)
📍 500 S Meadow St, Ithaca, NY
📞 (607) 277-5800
🌐https://www.wegmans.com/shop/categories
There are many other dining options in the Ithaca area, in addition to those listed. Please note
that while many of these establishments offer gluten-free options, it's always a good idea
to inform your server of any dietary restrictions to ensure your meal meets your needs.
Family-Friendly Activities in Ithaca
Outdoor Adventures
Buttermilk Falls State Park – Hiking trails, waterfalls, swimming area 📍 112 E Buttermilk Falls Rd, Ithaca, NY 📞 (607) 273-5761 🌐 parks.ny.gov/parks/151
Taughannock Falls State Park – Stunning waterfall, easy family hikes 📍 1740 Taughannock Blvd, Trumansburg, NY 📞 (607) 387-6739 🌐 parks.ny.gov/parks/62
Cayuga Nature Center – Wildlife exhibits, treehouse, interactive nature displays 📍 1420 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 📞 (607) 273-6260 🌐 priweb.org/cayuganaturecenter
Ithaca Children’s Garden – Play areas, labyrinth, turtle sculptures 📍 121 Turtle Ln, Ithaca, NY 📞 (607) 319-4203 🌐 ithacachildrensgarden.org
Educational & Indoor Fun
Sciencenter – Interactive science museum for all ages 📍 601 1st St, Ithaca, NY 📞 (607) 272-0600 🌐 sciencenter.org
Museum of the Earth – Dinosaurs, fossils, and local geology 📍 1259 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca, NY 📞 (607) 273-6623 🌐 Museum of the Earth
Cornell Botanic Gardens – Beautiful gardens, family-friendly trails 📍 124 Comstock Knoll Dr, Ithaca, NY 📞 (607) 255-2400 🌐 cornellbotanicgardens.org
The History Center in Tompkins County – Hands-on local history exhibits 📍 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca, NY 📞 (607) 273-8284 🌐 thehistorycenter.net
Seasonal & Special Attractions
Ithaca Farmers Market (Weekends) – Fresh produce, artisan goods, live music 📍 545 3rd St, Ithaca, NY 📞 (607) 273-7109 🌐 ithacamarket.com
Cornell Dairy Bar – Locally made ice cream from Cornell’s dairy program 📍 411 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY 📞 (607) 255-4890 🌐 dairy.cornell.edu
Robert Treman State Park – Natural swimming area and hiking trails 📍 105 Enfield Falls Rd, Ithaca, NY 📞 (607) 273-3440 🌐 parks.ny.gov/parks/135