TAUGHANNOCK FALLS STATE PARK
Taughannock Falls State Park's namesake waterfall is one of the outstanding natural attractions of the Northeast. Taughannock Falls plunges 215 feet past rocky cliffs that tower nearly 400 feet above the gorge. Gorge and rim trails offer spectacular views from above the falls and from below at the end of the gorge trail. Campsites and cabins overlook Cayuga Lake, with marina, boat launch and beach nearby. A multi-use trail--hiking, cross-country skiing--winds past sledding slopes and natural skating ponds. Boat Launch Site not suitable for any type of sailboat. The park also offers organized activities including tours through the Taughannock Gorge and summer concerts along the lakefront.
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Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy the calm waters of Cayuga Lake. The lake is home to various species like brown trout, rainbow trout, and largemouth bass. Anglers may also catch smallmouth bass or northern pike in this area. Fishing from a boat or shoreline are both possible options for visitors.
Taughannock Falls State Park is located near Ithaca, Ithaca
1. Taughannock Falls State Park offers numerous picnic areas with tables and grills.
2. There are two pavilions available for rent for larger gatherings.
3. Picnic spots offer stunning views of the waterfall, gorge, or lakefront.
4. Some sites have playgrounds nearby to entertain children during picnics.
5. The park also provides facilities such as restrooms near picnic areas.
The park offers a variety of bird-watching opportunities with over 100 species spotted, including waterfowl and songbirds. Birders can explore woodland trails or the lakeshore for sightings. The area is also known as an important migratory stopover point in spring and fall seasons.
Circus Culture116 W Green St
Ithaca, NY
+16072697227
Instructors set up open-air aerial rigs in local parks where students train on silks and trapeze bars under the Ithaca sun all summer long.
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Mar-San Farm Produce Stand
583 Sheldon Rd
Freeville, NY
+16073474617
Hikers coming off the nearby rail trail often pull into this Freeville roadside shed to grab sweet corn picked that morning and fresh berries.
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(6.5 out of 10)Hook Line & Sinker Bait Shop
900 W State St
Ithaca, NY
(607) 697-0004
Indepth Fishing Adventures Cayuga Lake44 Marina Rd
Lansing, NY
16072260469
Anglers haul up heavy lake trout and Atlantic salmon while trolling the deep, chilly waters right off the Lansing docks.
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Bears Bait & Tackle Shop
29 Hector St
Trumansburg, NY
(607) 387-5576
Morning Dew Bait Co
28 Halsey St
Trumansburg, NY
(607) 387-4059
Badger Creek Fly Tying622 W Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY
+16073474946
Anglers grab hard-to-find genetic hackle and custom-dyed bucktail at this Freeville shop right before hitting local trout streams.
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Johnson Museum of ArtCornell University
Ithaca, NY
6072556464
Perched high on the Cornell campus, I.M. Pei's concrete tower frames broad views of Cayuga Lake and the surrounding gorges from an open-air fifth-floor cutout.
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(8.5 out of 10) Museum of the Earth1259 Trumansburg Rd
Ithaca, NY
+16072736623
Hikers often swing by the outdoor fossil pit to dig up 380-million-year-old Devonian shells before heading down into the local glacial gorges.
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Paddledockers Kayak Club Rentals
321 Taughannock Blvd
Ithaca, NY
+16072602037
Grab a kayak right at the Stewart Park dock to scout for blue herons along Fall Creek before hitting the open swell of Cayuga Lake.
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