Ithaca is a city in and the county seat of Tompkins County, New York. Situated on the southern shore of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region of New York, Ithaca, known for its stunning natural landscapes, vibrant cultural scene, and prestigious educational institutions, offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure, academic excellence, and small-town charm. As of 2020, the city's population was 32,108.
Buttermilk Falls State Park is a 811-acre (3.28 km2) state park located southwest of Ithaca, New York. It has a small lake, hiking trails through woodlands and along the gorge and rim, picnic areas, and playing fields. The lower portion of the park, which offers an easy view of the namesake Buttermilk Falls – the 165-foot cascade and last of 10 waterfalls along the creek, also has a natural pool and campground.
Tompkins County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2020 census, the population was 105,740. The county seat is Ithaca. The county is part of the Southern Tier region of the state. Along with the waterfalls, gorges and beautiful lakefront, the county offers access to 28,000 acres of public forestland for hiking, mountain biking and outdoor recreation.
Sciencenter is a hands-on science museum in Ithaca, New York. With over 250 interactive exhibits, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the Sciencenter! Explore engineering, touch a snake or a horseshoe crab, program a Mars rover, and more. The Curiosity Corner is for kids 4 and under to play and learn!
The Cornell Botanic Gardens is a botanical garden located adjacent to the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York. The Botanic Gardens proper consist of 25 acres (10 ha) of botanical gardens and 150 acres (61 ha) of the F. R. Newman Arboretum. The greater Botanic Gardens includes 40 different nature areas around Cornell and Ithaca, covering 4,300 acres (1,700 ha).
Brooktondale is a hamlet in Tompkins County, New York. The community is 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Ithaca. Brooktondale sits at an elevation of 915 ft (279 m). The Brooktondale Community Center is located in the heart of Brooktondale.
Trumansburg is a village in Tompkins County, New York, United States. It lies at an elevation of 965 ft (294 m). The population was 1,714 at the 2020 census, down from 1,797 at the 2010 census. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York State, Trumansburg boasts countless attractions within minutes of the Village. Visitor can hike and swim in incredible gorges.
Ulysses Historical Society shares the stories of 50 objects from its collection – many of them not currently on display in the museum. Each object represents a piece of the history of Ulysses and the surrounding area and was a gift to the Society from community members.
Cayuga Heights is a village in Tompkins County, New York, and an upscale suburb of Ithaca, New York. It is a small village in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York State that has many distinguishing characteristics including ample shopping, superb restaurants and cafes, beautiful lake views, natural public areas, and an intimate community culture. The population was 4,114 at the 2020 census.
South Hill is a census-designated place within the town of Ithaca in Tompkins County, New York. It is located near the south end of Cayuga Lake and sits at an elevation of 778 ft (237 m). The population was 7,245 at the 2020 census.
The west-facing site is open and dry, with exposed bedrock. It is bounded by two small ravines that are branches of Pleasant Grove Creek. The northern ravine is dry and the southern ravine has running water. In the forest stand, red, white, black, and chestnut oaks are common, together with shagbark, pignut, and bitternut hickories.
Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies incorporates two institutions: the North American Seat of Namgyal Monastery; and a Tibetan Buddhist theological seminary affiliated with it. The two institutions share a dharma center in Ithaca, New York.
