Take a hike, shop, snowboard, attend a concert, go boating, or watch the sunset. Ithaca is a beautiful city nestled in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. It’s a top college town, with youthful energy and smart, talented people from around the world. Voted “the most enlightened city,” Ithaca is home to museums, live music venues, farmers markets, festivals, and more. You’ll also find award-winning food, four state parks, the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi and, of course, our own Cornell University. Explore Ithaca.