Primer on Local Region and Current Happenings
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Ithaca/Tompkins County Visitor Bureau – Newcomers to the area can request a copy of their comprehensive and well designed guide. 1 (800) 28-ITHACA

Ithaca Discovery Trail – A quick primer on some attractions popular to the area.

Ithaca Events – For local events calendar

Day Activities

Buttermilk Falls State Park – Near the Ithaca College campus, the park lives up to its unique name.  (Within 15 minutes drive of Reunion House)

Cayuga Lake – The longest of the Finger Lakes, it is beautiful year round. If interested, ask us about fishing/sailing charters and evening cruises. (Within 5 minutes walk of Reunion House)

Cornell Lab of Ornithology – one of the nation’s premier research institutes for birds. It is now housed in a new, state of the art building overlooking 224 acre Sapsucker Woods. (Within 15 minutes drive of Reunion House)

Cornell Plantations – a museum of living plants with a network of trails through campus providing natural areas for hiking and nature appreciation. (Within 15 minutes drive from Reunion House)

Finger Lakes Wine Trail – encompasses both the Cayuga and Seneca wine trails. (The Cayuga Wine Trail is within 5 minutes drive of Reunion House)

Ithaca Farmers Market – a unique Spring – Fall market, it is near and dear to the hearts of many locals.  (Within 15 minutes drive of Reunion House)

Johnson Museum of Art – Designed by architect I.M. Pei, this museum has an impressive art collection and an equally impressive view of Ithaca. (Within 15 minutes drive of Reunion House)

Museum of the Earth at PRI – A new public natural history exhibit facility for one of the nation's largest fossil collections. (Within 10 minutes drive of Reunion House)

Sciencenter – An educational experience geared towards the younger view, it is equally fascinating for the young at heart. (Within 15 minutes drive of Reunion House)

Taughannock Falls State Park – The 783 acre park contains the highest straight drop waterfall east of the Mississippi River.  (Only steps away from Reunion House)

*This is only a brief sampling of attractions in the area. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the area.