Hotels
Hotels are listed in order of proximity to the airport. If you have any questions, feel free to call us directly at 1-800-876-1551.
(+ denotes special FBO rates, except during prime rental periods)
| +Courtyard by Marriott | Reservation Link for ITH Courtyard FBO rates. Two minutes away on the airport, shuttle, breakfast buffet | 607-330-1000 |
| +Clarion or Ramada | Five minutes away, shuttle, restaurant, bar, near shopping | 607-257-3100/2000 |
| +Homewood Suites | Five minutes away | 607-266-0000 |
| Econo-Lodge | Five minutes away, shuttle, walking distance to food and shopping | 607-257-1400 |
| Statler Hotel | On the CU campus, shuttle service, restaurant, tavern | 607-257-2500 |
| +Best Western | Ten minute drive, shuttle, near Cornell U, nearby limited food and shopping | 607-272-6100 |
| +Holiday Inn | Downtown, shuttle, restaurant, bar, central to food, night life and walking areas | 607-272-1000 |
| +Hilton Garden Inn | Downtown, shuttle, restaurant, bar, central to food, nightlife, and walking areas | 607-277-8900 |
| Super 8 | Downtown, ten minutes from airport | 607-273-8088 |
| Comfort Inn | A little bit further, transportation may be arranged through sister hotel, near fast food, big box stores | 607-272-0100 |
| +Country Inn & Suites | On the south hill of Ithaca near I.C., 20 minutes from airport | 607-256-1100 |
| +Hampton Inn | Transportation may be arranged, 20 minutes from airport near fast food, big box stores | 607-277-5500 |
| La Tourelle Resort & Spa | Gorgeous, five minutes outside of Ithaca on the south hill, near I.C. (20 minutes from airport) | 607-273-2734 |
| BED & Breakfast of Greater Ithaca | Visit this website for B&B links and availability! | 800-806-4406 |
Other accommodations beyond those listed – feel free to call us for assistance 1-800-876-1551.
Restaurants
It’s a Short Distance to…
| Applebee’s | Friendly neighborhood bar & grill, open late, car side to go, bar |
| College Town Bagels | Don’t let the name fool you – delicious deli sandwiches, gourmet foods & deserts, fresh bagels, homemade soup, casual atmosphere |
| Friendly’s | Classic American favorites, casual atmosphere, carry out available |
| JJ’s Cafe | Near the airport and open early. Specialty sandwiches, muffins and awesome cookies. Breakfast favorites like “Egg’s Eloise” & fast, friendly service. Check out JJ’s menu! |
| Kyushu | Hibachi & sushi bar, great service, friendly atmosphere |
| Peking Restaurant | Famous mandarin chicken, Szechuan & Cantonese Style, lunch buffet, friendly service |
| The Rose | Mexican-American, extensive menu, comfortable bar |
| Scalehouse Brewpub & Northeast Pizza | Delicious pizza and subs, micro-brews, quick-eat, delivery & take out available. Northeast Pizza Menu |
| The Second Landing Cafe | Located on the airport, great for a quick lunch – just a short walk or we’ll give you a ride |
| Wok Village | Fresh, hot Asian buffet or full dinners, cozy seating |
| McDonalds, Subway and Pizza Hut | |
Some Other Popular Eateries…
| The Alehouse | Great lunches and a huge selection of draft beer |
| The Antlers | Delightful dining, casual atmosphere, turn of the century décor, dinner only |
| Boatyard Grill | Waterfront dining, from burgers to steaks to seafood, Sunday Brunch, bar |
| Bluestone Grill | Downtown, west coast feel, small but lively, beautifully presented |
| Dano’s Heuriger | traditional Viennese Winery Restaurant concept with the region’s award winning wines and superb Viennese-inspired cooking |
| Glenwood Pines | Voted best burger many times over, awesome fish fry, great place for sit down hearty fare |
| Joe’s | Italian-American, lunch and dinner, bar |
| John Thomas Steak House | 4-Star a la carte fine dining |
| Just a Taste | Tapas bar |
| Lehigh Valley House | Casual dining, home town bar, great wings and unique daily lunch specials, homemade onion rings |
| Lucatelli’s Ristorante | Family run authentic Italian American, piano lounge, homemade pasta dishes, extensive menu |
| Mahogony Grill | Downtown, extensive menu, Sunday Champagne Brunch |
| Madeline’s | Traditional American cuisine prepared in a unique way, downtown |
| Mousewood | Variety of organic & vegetarian delights – world renowned |
| Rogue’s Harbor Inn | ”Hearty fare & strong spirits” |
| Taste of Thai | Authentic Thai food |
| Thai Cuisine | World renowned! |
| ZaZa’s Cucina | Beautifully prepared dishes, fine Italian dining |
In-Flight Catering
Let Taughannock Aviation Corp handle your catering needs by using our ITH Arrival e-Concierge form. Or, feel free to contact us at 800-876-1551 / fax 607-257-3940.
| Wegmans food store | 607-277-5800 |
| Ithaca Bakery | 607-257-2255 |
Things to Do
Local Links
- Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce
- Visit Ithaca.com
- Ithaca is home to two esteemed educational institutions: Cornell University and Ithaca College.
Area Golf Courses
| Newman | Downtown Ithaca municipal 9 hole course – ten minute drive | 607-273-6262 |
| Cornell University | Robert Trent Jones Design – 18 hole, five minutes away | 607-254-6531 |
| Hillendale | 25 minute drive, established in 1938, 18 hole, a beautiful course | 607-273-2363 |
| Trumansburg | 25 minute drive, well kept, privately owned, nice greens | 607-387-8844 |
| Catatonk | 40 minute drive (near Candor), privately owned, 18 hole | 607-659-4600 |
| Dryden Lake | 25 minute drive, 9 hole | 607-844-8300 |
| Elm Tree | 35 minute drive (near Cortland) | 607-753-1341 |
Nature
Beautiful glacier formed nature trails and lake scenery throughout the Finger Lakes region. Here are just a few “Gorges” areas that you should take time to visit…
| Buttermilk Falls State Park | A must see waterfall and picturesque trails; public swimming area |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Very short drive or walk to this unique observatory and research lab |
| Ithaca Falls | Right downtown in Ithaca |
| Cascadilla Creek Falls | Right downtown in Ithaca |
| Check out this map of local waterfalls! | |
| Taughannock Falls State Park | Eagle’s view trails, boasting a 215’ water fall; public swimming area on the lake |
| Treman State Park | Gorgeous trails, streams and water falls; public swimming area |
Wineries, Vinyards
- You must take time during summer or fall to remain with us for a couple of days. Taughannock Aviation is located near the heart of north-east wine country!
- The Finger Lakes region is home to over seventy vineyards. Get a car (and driver), scope out a few locales and do some tasting!
- Please check out the Finger Lakes Wine Country website for more information.
- You can even reserve a package for a tasting tour, dinner and an overnight at a local Inn.
- See Cayuga Lake Wine Trail for some package info and local maps.
Entertainment
| Hangar Theatre | Tough to get tickets, but worth trying. Mainstage productions run June through early September |
| Museum of the Earth | Our Earth’s astounding history and display, one of the nations largest fossil specimen collections, interesting and educational |
| The History Center | Centuries of historic artifacts, information and photos from the region |
| The Ithaca Commons | Center of town, beautiful outdoor walking area with shops, restaurants and even some nightlife |
| Watkins Glen Race Track | Exciting race events throughout the summer, Indy Racing in July and NASCAR racing in August |
| Shopping | The Shops at Ithaca Mall; Ithaca Commons; Community Corners; College Town… |
Transportation
Feel free to contact Taughannock Aviation for assistance with your transportation needs.
Taxi / Cabs
| Ithaca Airline Limo | Taxi service and buses | 607-273-3030 |
| Taxi Dispatch | Taxi service / special deliveries | 607-277-7777 |
Rental Cars
 | At commerical termina – drop at FBO available with proper arrangements | 607-257-0441 |
 | Reservation Link for FBO rates on site | 607-275-9000 |
 | At commercial terminal – drop at FBO available with proper arrangements | 607-257-8677 |
 | downtown | 607-275-2575 |
| Euro Sedans and Limousines | BMW sedans, stretch limousines | 607-387-EURO (3876) |
| Executive Limousine & Sedan | Sedans, vans and stretch limousines | 607-753-9180 |
| First Class Limousine | Sedans, vans, bus, stretch limousines | 607-227-2541 |
| Superior Limousine | Sedans, vast assortment of custom stretch limousines | 607-758-3333 |