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02/12/2025

It's about that time! Who doesn’t love a happy hour? Here's a list of some of our favs! What is you favorite place to spend a happy hour?

🍸 .tresleches daily 5-7pm
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🍸 Tues-Sun 4-6 pm
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02/09/2025

It’s National Pizza Day! 🍕 Time to celebrate with gooey cheese, crispy crust, and all your favorite toppings. Our area has some top-tier pizza spots—who do you think makes the best pie? Let’s hear your go-to favorites! 🍕🔥
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02/07/2025

Nature's power, up close.💧
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02/06/2025

Need a cozy escape from the winter chill? Warm up with a wine tasting adventure and sip your way through some incredible flavors. For the ultimate experience, explore the Cayuga Wine Trail—home to some of the best wineries around. Here are a few must-visit spots you won’t want to miss:
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02/05/2025

Step into a winter wonderland at Festival of Fire & Ice! This free event is packed with seasonal magic with fun for the whole family! Make sure to register to join the fun THIS Saturday February 8th! ❄️🔥
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01/31/2025

A frozen waterfall is just what we need to get us through these cold days. Tag your fellow winter warrior that would do a snowy hike with you! ❄️ 🥾
📍 Lower Falls at Robert H. Treman State Park
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01/29/2025

Exciting news, Newfield! Finger Lakes Distilling has opened its second location, bringing craft cocktails, spirit flights, award-winning spirits, and light bites to town. 🍸✨ Your next great night out starts here! 🥂

01/28/2025

We have so many amazing options for all the foodies. These are just some of our favs that are walking distance from the Ithaca Commons. List off some of your favorite restaurants in the comments! 🌮 🥦

01/26/2025

The 20th annual Ithaca Loves Teachers is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate! To kick things off early, we’ve launched the Ithaca Loves Teachers Facebook group—a space made just for YOU! 💙 Connect with fellow teachers, take fun polls, and get special tips and giveaways. 😙 Don’t miss out—head to the Ithaca Loves Teachers page to join the party! 🥂 🍎

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01/24/2025

Blue skies and icy waterfalls. ❄️
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01/20/2025

Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Ithaca Commons. A reminder of his enduring message of justice, equality, and hope.

01/19/2025

Great news! Ithaca Loves Teachers registration is officially live!! Register now and start browsing all the deals and special offers. The celebration officially kicks off February 14th. And keep an eye out for a fun announcement coming soon! 😉 💙 🥂

01/17/2025

Winter bucket list item: don't let the cold keep us inside.😚

We encourage you to grab your friends and get outside! Take a hike, go skating, or simply sight see in this winter wonderland.
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01/16/2025

The Ithaca Loves Teachers celebration is coming up super fast! A FAQ we get is who qualifies for the celebration. Ithaca Loves Teachers is open to all educators, school staff, teacher union retirees, homeschool teachers, and childcare workers—no matter where you're from! Registration is free, and to snag those amazing deals or check into accommodations, just bring along your school ID, proof of employment, or retiree status. We can't wait to celebrate with you! 🍎 💙

For more FAQ check out our Ithaca Loves Teacher page!👇

Ithaca loves teachers, and this event is our way of showing it through lodging, attractions and dining deals.

01/10/2025

Hiking in the snowy serenity. ❄️ ✨

Walking in the snow to Taughannock Falls is one of our favorite winter activities, what are some of yours to do in our area? 🤔 👇

01/08/2025

Ithaca is getting ready for you, teachers! Check out these events to help with your week of celebration!👇

💙 Drag Brunch at
💙 Festival at The Hotel Ithaca
💙 Elvis Costello at

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01/06/2025

New year, new hobbies! As the temperatures drop, it’s the perfect time to warm up to something creative. Dive into the world of DIY with so many awesome classes in our area! Whether it’s crafting your own funky gourd masterpiece (like the one pictured here!) at or spinning a mug out of clay at , there’s no shortage of fun to discover. ✨
📸: Rachel Philipson