Street Beat: What is your advice for anyone visiting Ithaca?

Ithaca was recently named the number-one town to visit this summer by CNN.

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July 10, 2025

Ithaca was recently named the number-one town to visit this summer by CNN. What would you suggest to tourists?

Be sure to visit the breweries and wineries. Clint (with Harper), Lansing
Be sure to visit the breweries and wineries. 
Clint (with Harper), Lansing
Go to the lake. You can rent paddle boards. Allison, Lansing
Go to the lake. You can rent paddle boards. 
Allison, Lansing
Visit Dedrick’s in Dryden. They have really good food and pastries. Betty, Newfield
Visit Dedrick’s in Dryden. They have really good food and pastries. 
Betty, Newfield
Go to Tremen, go hiking, and then go cool off in one of the swimming spots. Matt, Lansing
Go to Tremen, go hiking, and then go cool off in one of the swimming spots. 
Matt, Lansing 
Go see the waterfalls. Taughannock is very accessible. Gideon, Ithaca
Go see the waterfalls. Taughannock is very accessible. 
Gideon, Ithaca 

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