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If you're planning a trip to the Finger Lakes Region, you can be assured that visitors searching for things to do in Ithaca NY will discover that the city’s artistic energy is everywhere.
Known for its creative spirit, natural beauty, and thriving community of artists, Ithaca has even earned national recognition as one of America’s Best Towns to Visit in 2025, according to CNN and the city also appears on the Top 100 Arts-Vibrant Communities list (ranked #6) from SMU Data Arts, whose Arts Vibrancy Index measures how deeply the arts are woven into a community.
For travelers exploring the region, Ithaca stands out as a place where nature lovers, art connoisseurs and music enthusiasts thrive. And if you want an experience where you can actually meet the artists behind the work - look no further than Handwork, Ithaca’s Artisan Cooperative.
