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"Like the Lady Said: Ithaca is Gorges " a Ithaca Travel Page by TempNomad

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Real Name: KDW
Lives In: Brooklyn, US
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Like the Lady Said: Ithaca is Gorges

by TempNomad - last update: Jun 21, 2005

A place to sit and contemplate your existence

Sitting and contemplating...
I went to school at Ithaca College and have spent several summers and many happy vacations there. It's my favorite (continental US) place on earth - so far - and it has so much to offer. Last year's visit (August 2002) was a disappointment for a few reasons which center around food. The Home Dairy on The Commons has closed down (their smiley face cookies had been a regular stop on my Ithaca tours) and Joe's Restaurant and its off-shoot Little Joe's have both gone out of business. Despite these depressing shockers, Ithaca did not disappoint my need for rejuvenation. Take a look at www.14850.com for some helpful area businesses and activities.

Blue skies comin' at me...

I know Ithaca is well known for its falls and gorges, but the town is also lovely. Stop to view the town from the Cornell bridges or from the glass elevator at the Holiday Inn. :)

Politics

While all sorts are represented in Ithaca, the city itself is decidely liberal. The surrounding area is more diverse in its politics. I noticed that ITHACA IS COLD and VAGINAS ARE GORGES and PINK Ithaca is Gorges t-shirts are all sprouting up. Can't say I'm impressed with any of them.

People love to use bumperstickers to display their thoughts...check out

http://www.linkny.com/~alkb2ng/BUMPERPAGE.htm
to see some examples.
Truer words were never spoken...printed...

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Pros:"Calm, natural beauty, wonderful places to stay, friendly people (usually!)"
Cons:"Too far from Brooklyn, CRAZY cold, loads of salt on the roads in winter"
In A Nutshell:"You won't want to leave"
TempNomad's Ithaca Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6
 
Restaurants
Tips: 4 - Photos: 1
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Nightlife
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Warnings Or Dangers
 
TransportationLocal Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3

TempNomad's Ithaca Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Taughannock Falls State ParkAugust, 2003 4
Treman Park...my favorite public park in IthacaAugust, 2003 4

Comments for TempNomad about Ithaca
davesut Wed Aug 30, 2006 22:21 UTC
 Looking into staying in or near Ithaca next April. Already asked for reservations at the Log Country Inn your tip confirms initial thoughts, thanks
flytoithaca Wed Jun 14, 2006 08:35 UTC
 If you're planning on visiting the Ithaca area, please check out my site which specializes in travel to Ithaca, NY. http://www.flytoithaca.com
jerrypodunk Sat Feb 4, 2006 19:56 UTC
 You may be pleased to know that Joe's Restaurant is re-opening. Rumors have it that Ms. Whoopi Goldberg is behind it.
kazander Wed Nov 2, 2005 15:09 UTC
 On Memorial Day we were up at Watkins Glen, it's a beautiful area. I wish I had more time to explore Ithaca and the parks you mentioned.. A return trip is definately necessary. That inn looks great. Very nice page, Thanks!!
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