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Inside Background
Culture 
Some say that Ithaca can be summed up a few descriptive words: college town...
Last edited: 01 October 2008
Health & Safety 
Ithaca is generally a safe city, but it does have some crime.  Follow common...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
Neighborhoods 
Downtown  Downtown Ithaca is a small yet vibrant city.  The heart of downtown...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Weather & When to Go 
If one is into relentless sunshine, then Ithaca weather is pretty lousy.  There...
Last edited: 29 July 2008
Cornell University 
Cornell University is a member of the prestigious Ivy League. It shares the...
Last edited: 21 April 2009
Introduction 
Ithaca is a small city of about fifty thousand residents. It is known for its...
Last edited: 18 December 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Driving Most folks get to Ithaca by car.  Ithaca is about 5 hours from each of...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Getting Around 
Ithaca is a fairly walkable city. The downtown area is walkable as well as each...
Last edited: 03 April 2006
Public Transportation 
Bus service in Ithaca is provided by Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT)  
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis Taxi service in Ithaca is available.  While you won't be able to find a...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
No trip to Ithaca is complete without doing two things:  Wineries and...
Last edited: 29 February 2008
First-time Visitors 
A trip to Ithaca is not complete without time spent in the Farmer's Market...
Last edited: 16 July 2008
Museums & Attractions 
Somewhat in contrast to the other towns which surround it in Upstate New York...
Last edited: 18 February 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
Not far from Buttermilk Falls is another gorge worth taking a walk through.  It...
Last edited: 25 April 2008
Shopping 
For those interested in doing some shopping while visiting Ithaca, the city's...
Last edited: 17 August 2006
Spa 
August Moon Spa is a full service spa in Ithaca, NY. You can stay all day...
Last edited: 25 April 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Ithaca has many excellent dining options, from sushi to new American Cuisine...
Last edited: 05 July 2006
Breakfast 
Ithaca has many great breakfast options. if you are in the mood for some some...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Cheap Eats 
Joe's Restaurant offers Half price appetizers at the bar all the time.  Their...
Last edited: 31 March 2009
Dining with a View 
Eating at the Boatyard Grill allows diners to enjoy good food with a great...
Last edited: 08 March 2008
Outdoor Dining 
Ithaca is a great place for outdoor dining.  On the Commons almost all of the...
Last edited: 16 July 2008
Purity Ice Cream 
Purity Ice Cream is over 70 years old and serves an enormous variety of ice...
Last edited: 28 August 2007
Boatyard Grill 
The Boatyard Grill is one of upstate New York's greatest restaurants to...
Last edited: 14 September 2008
Cafe Dewitt 
Sunday brunch has super variety, and super service. They are not totally...
Last edited: 09 March 2007
Lehigh Valley House 
Lehigh Valley House is a good place to know about.  You can get a good meal at...
Last edited: 08 March 2008
Maxie's Supper Club 
Maxie's is a really neat place.  The food is a Cajun/creole style cuisine that...
Last edited: 16 March 2007
Purity Ice Cream Co 
 Purity has been serving central New York since 1936 with only the finest...
Last edited: 15 August 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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