Here are some activities you may want to do while you’re in Ithaca:
Cornell University: Of course we’re biased, but Cornell has a beautiful campus that’s worth seeing. The Arts Quad is the historic center of campus. For you architects, Rem Koolhaas’ Millstein Hall, future home of the architecture college, will be under construction. You can also check out Richard Meier's Duffield Hall, Kieren Timberlake's dorms on West Campus, or James Sterling's Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. You can get a great view of Ithaca's two main gorges from campus. Cascadilla Gorge, at the south end of campus, has a hiking trail that starts near the main bridge to campus. Fall Creek Gorge, at the north end of campus, has a great suspension bridge and an old hydroelectric plant. Get a campus map here, and general Cornell information here.
Cornell's Johnson Museum of Art: The Johnson Museum is an interesting I.M. Pei building with a good collection. Current exhibits include Michael Ashkin Photography and the museum's collection. Asian Art, on the top floor, has a great collection and a spectacular view! Information on the museum can be found online here.
Cornell Plantations: In addition to the main academic campus, there are the Plantations – a series of gardens including a wildflower area, cast concrete sculpture garden, arboretum, and natural areas totaling 4,300 acres. You can easily spend half a day wandering around. Maps and information can be found here.
Ithaca College: It ain’t a beautiful campus, but it’s home to the Park Center for Sustainable Business Enterprise, which Claire worked on with Atelier Ten. Go check out energy efficiency in action!
Wineries: Upstate New York’s wine country has been maturing for a while, and is now home to some really good wine. White wines and especially Rieslings are the specialty of the region, though there are good reds to be found as well. There are a ton of wineries near Cayuga and Seneca Lakes. Go to www.fingerlakeswinecountry.com to search for wineries by location and type of wine. Or follow the Seneca and Cayuga Lake Wine Trails. Most wineries have tastings for $1-$5 per person. We haven't tried them all, but so far we like Atwater Estate Vineyards, Glenora Wine Cellars, and Fulkerson Winery best; all three are on Seneca Lake about half an hour from Ithaca. Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery is the most famous in the region but is a bit farther afield (1 hour and 15 minutes away).
Hiking: Taughannock Falls, Robert H. Treman, or Buttermilk Falls State Parks make for a great day(s) of hiking. This'll give you a reason to get one of those Ithaca is Gorges' t-shirts! Taughannock has the highest falls in NY State, and is where we're having our picnic on July 2nd. Robert H. Treman Park allows swimming, and Buttermilk has some great hiking.
Car Races: You may have noticed our panic last full, due to the car race in Watkins Glen 40 minutes away. But our misery can be your gain! You can check out the weekend races here.
Architectural Pilgrimages: Check out the Darwin Martin House and Graycliff by Frank Lloyd Wright in Buffalo, and a Louis Kahn's First Unitarian Church in Rochester. Also see the buildings we've noted above at Cornell and Ithaca College.
Restaurants: Ithaca has great food! We recommend the Ithaca Farmer’s market for weekend lunch, produce, and crafts. You can grab prepared food and eat sitting on the dock on Cayuga Lake. Moosewood is a famous vegetarian restaurant that changes its menu daily, and is open for lunch and dinner. We also like Thai Cuisine, Maxie's Supper Club, Collegetown Bagels, Stella's Kitchen & Cocktails. If you like eating food off a truck, try Hot Truck on Stewart Avenue below West Campus or Louis' Lunch near Risley Hall. Short Stop Deli also serves the famous late-night pizzas that you can get at Hot Truck. If you don't want to choose ahead of time, just walk around Collegetown or near The Commons and you'll find plenty of good places! If you're looking for groceries, go to Wegmans.
Shopping: Wander around The Commons (Ithaca’s downtown pedestrian area) for good bookstores, crafts, hippie gear, and Ithaca is Gorges t-shirts. Cornell gear can be found at the campus store on Ho Plaza, at the center of campus.
We're getting married! And we hope that you can join us next summer to celebrate at our wedding:
Saturday July 3, 2010 at
The Museum of the Earth in
Ithaca, New York.
Wedding Information
In the area to the right, we've posted information on how to get to Ithaca, where to stay, and things to do once you're there. Our registry and picnic parking info is also posted. Check out the archive below for a full list of posts.
Cornell University: Of course we’re biased, but Cornell has a beautiful campus that’s worth seeing. The Arts Quad is the historic center of campus. For you architects, Rem Koolhaas’ Millstein Hall, future home of the architecture college, will be under construction. You can also check out Richard Meier's Duffield Hall, Kieren Timberlake's dorms on West Campus, or James Sterling's Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. You can get a great view of Ithaca's two main gorges from campus. Cascadilla Gorge, at the south end of campus, has a hiking trail that starts near the main bridge to campus. Fall Creek Gorge, at the north end of campus, has a great suspension bridge and an old hydroelectric plant. Get a campus map here, and general Cornell information here.
good bookstores, crafts, hippie gear, and Ithaca is Gorges t-shirts. Cornell gear can be found at the campus store on Ho Plaza, at the center of campus.
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