Dear
EscapeMakers -- So, you want to escape the city, try something
new, swim in a creek, and remind yourself what stars look like?
Well, you're in luck! Ithaca has what you didn't know you needed:
baby goats to cuddle and bottle feed, Zagat's
#4 Must-Visit Farmer's Market, CBD farms, and all the farm-to-glass
breweries, cideries and wineries you could desire.
Let's get back to basics: how do you plan a trip to Ithaca?
Step
1: Pick your dates
• Open
Farm Days - 8/10- 8/11
• Finger
Lakes Cider Week - 9/27 - 10/6
• Int'l
Rutabaga Curling Championship - 12/21
With
year-round festivals and activities, anytime is a good time to
visit Ithaca. Visit for a special event, like the ones listed
above or be a savvy traveler and stay during the weekdays for
lower costs on accommodations and travel.
Step
2: Pick your accommodations
• Cabin
on a farm • Cozy
bed and breakfast
• Hotel
downtown • Find
a package
There is such a wide range of accommodations, one is sure to fit
your fancy. Want to settle into a rustic cabin surrounded by rolling
hills? They have that. Desire an all-inclusive hotel, bistro and
spa package? They have that - and everything in between.
Step 3: Choose your travel method
•
Drive
yourself •
Take
a bus
• Yes,
you can fly!
Take OurBus
for direct NYC to Ithaca transportation and use promocode VISITITHACA10
for a discount. Or try out Cornell's Campus-to-Campus bus that
has Wi-Fi, snacks, and a Keurig for a luxurious ride from NYC!
Step 4: Browse the experiences and offerings
• Eat
well • Walk
the downtown • Hike
the gorges
• Explore
the outdoors • Taste
the terroir
Once you have everything booked, it's time for the fun part. Reading
every menu, scrolling through all the waterfall images, planning
all your fun!
Check
out the Visit Ithaca website
or request a travel
guide for suggestions on the best places to visit!
www.VisitIthaca.com
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