Ithaca, New York
Ithaca is a city of 32,814 people in Tompkins County, New York, founded in 1888.
Why visit Ithaca
Townapedia lists 34 museums and landmarks, 60 parks and trails, 193 places to eat, 19 places to stay and 22 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hangar Theatre, State Theatre, Sciencenter and Johnson Museum of Art.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 63 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Ithaca
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ithaca
Ithaca () is a city in the U.S. state of New York. It is situated on the southern shore of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. With a population of 32,108 as of the 2020 census, Ithaca is the largest community in the Ithaca metropolitan statistical area, which includes all 103,558 residents of Tompkins County, of which it is the county seat. The city is named after the Greek island of Ithaca, home of the protagonist Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey.
From the Wikipedia article Ithaca, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do22
Hangar Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.1 mi
Theater in Ithaca, New York, United States
801 Taughannock Boulevard, Ithaca
State Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Theater and movie theater in Ithaca, New York, United States
107 West State Street, Ithaca
Ithaca Falls
Waterfall · 0.8 mi
Waterfall on Fall Creek, Ithaca, New York
Cornell University
School · 1.0 mi
Private and statutory land-grant research university in Ithaca, New York, USA
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
School · 2.0 mi
Veterinary college for New York State
Kitchen Theatre Company
Cinema and theater
Non-profit theater company in Ithaca, New York, U.S
Roy H. Park School of Communications
School · 1.4 mi
School in Ithaca, New York
Triphammer Falls (Ithaca)
Waterfall · 1.3 mi
Waterfall on the campus of Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
10 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks34
Sciencenter
Museum · 0.4 mi
Science museum in Ithaca, New York
601 First Street, Ithaca
Tu-Su 10:00-17:00
Andrew Dickson White House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic home on campus of Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
121 Presidents Drive, Ithaca
Bailey Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Auditorium at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York
230 Garden Avenue, Ithaca
Boardman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Ithaca, New York
Caldwell Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Academic building at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, U.S.A.
Cascadilla School Boathouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic building in Ithaca, New York, U.S.A.
Clinton Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Ithaca, New York
Clinton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Former hotel in Ithaca, New York
Computing and Communications Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic university building on the Ag Quad, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
Cornell Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
De Witt Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Ithaca, New York
22 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds60
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Allan H. Treman State Marine Park
Park · 1.3 mi
State park and marina in Tompkins County, New York
805 Taughannock Boulevard, Ithaca
Alpha Phi Alpha memorial garden
Park · 1.0 mi
Small cultivated garden centered on a memorial. Small stream runs through it and there is a picturesque footbridge across the stream.
48 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes193
Moosewood Restaurant
Restaurant · Local
215 North Cayuga Street, Ithaca
We-Su 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:00
Asian Chili Spot
Restaurant · Asian · 1.0 mi
208B Dryden Road, Ithaca
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:30-22:00
Café Alléchant
Restaurant · French · 2.1 mi
903 Hanshaw Road, Ithaca
Th-Sa 17:30-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-14:00
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 0.8 mi
608 South Meadow Street, Ithaca
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-23:00
Coal Yard Cafe
Cafe · Cake, Sandwich, Fish And Chips, American, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Crepe, Bagel, Diner · 1.4 mi
143 Maple Avenue, Ithaca
Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa,Su 09:00-15:00
Dos Amigos
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
403 College Avenue, Ithaca
Tu,We 11:00-22:00; Th-Su 11:00-23:00
Dream Tea & Poké
Restaurant · Asian, Bubble Tea, Seafood, Tea · 0.4 mi
130 East Seneca Street
Mo-Tu, Th 11:30-14:30, 15:30-23:00; Fr-Su 11:30-23:00
181 more on the map.
Where to stay19
Churches and places of worship25
Hayt's Chapel and Schoolhouse
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
St. James AME Zion Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
First Congregational Church of Ithaca
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.3 mi
309 Highland Road, Ithaca
First Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.4 mi
402 North Aurora Street, Ithaca
Shopping47
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries30
Healthcare21
Map of Ithaca
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 2.2 in | 16.6 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 15°F | 2.0 in | 14.5 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 22°F | 2.8 in | 12.0 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 33°F | 3.4 in | 2.8 in |
| May | 67°F | 44°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 53°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 58°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 56°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 39°F | 3.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.9 in | 4.6 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.6 in | 12.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ithaca Cornell Univ Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Tompkins County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-13: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Severe Storm)
- 2006-07-01: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Cortland 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Elmira 29 mi southwest, about 46 min by car
- Endicott 33 mi southeast, about 53 min by car
- Endwell 33 mi southeast, about 53 min by car
- Auburn 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
- Corning 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
- Binghamton 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Geneva 38 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Syracuse 45 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- DeWitt 46 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ithaca City Hall, Green Street, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Navigation Ithaca, Andrea Pagani, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Play Ithaca, Andrea Pagani, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bridge Ithaca, Andrea Pagani, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vertical Ithaca, Andrea Pagani, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mirror Ithaca, Andrea Pagani, CC BY-SA 3.0
- "End White Silence" in Ithaca, NY, Jpesch95, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plaza between Olin and Uris libraries Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA - panoramio, liyuhanrenll, CC BY 3.0
- House with campaign signs, Ithaca, NY, Jpesch95, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Presbyterian Church, Ithaca NY, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- "Stolen Land" written in Ithaca, NY, Jpesch95, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shortstop Deli, Ithaca NY, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Immaculate Conception Church, Ithaca, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Short Stop Deli, Ithaca, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ithaca - North Geneva Street (1906), Corner Book Stores, Ithaca, New York (publisher), Public domain
- First Baptist Church, Ithaca, NY, Jpesch95, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sunset in Ithaca, NY, CarmenEsparzaAmoux, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Catherine's Greek Orthodox Church Ithaca NY, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Allan H. Treman State Marine Park, Ithaca, New York - Marina 2, Mw13068, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cornell AD White House April09 stitched, Notyourbroom, CC BY 3.0
- Cornell Bailey Hall March09, Notyourbroom, CC BY 3.0
- State Theater, Ithaca, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Weill Hall at Cornell University, Jpesch95, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lucifer Falls, Andrea Pagani, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Falls (Unsplash), Kristopher Roller krisroller, CC0
- Taughannock Fall, Andrea Pagani, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Reaching Taughannock Fall, Andrea Pagani, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lucifer Falls, Andrea Pagani, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Earlobe Piercing, Hannah Rosen from Pittsburgh and Boston, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Haley Birthplace, Jpesch95, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sonrisa del cielo, Lilianacosteña, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Colores del corazón, Lilianacosteña, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2004 Pontiac Bonneville GXP in Crimson Red, front left, 07-11-2026, Cutlass, CC0
- Life is here, Lilianacosteña, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Free marius mason, BryanKatz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Soldiers for capitalism, BryanKatz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parasola plicatilis 422321013, River Ahlquist, CC BY 4.0
- Temple Beth-El, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cascadilla Avenue walking bridge, Jpesch95, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Back of 412 N Tioga Street, Jpesch95, CC BY-SA 4.0
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