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Tompkins County is named for Daniel D. Tompkins (1774-1825) who was born in Westchester County and practiced law in New York City. He was appointed an associate justice of the State Supreme Court in 1804. Three years later he was elected governor of the State. In 1816 he was elected vice president of the United States on the ticket with James Monroe and served in that capacity from 1817 to 1825.
Tompkins County is located in the southeastern portion of the Finger Lakes and has a population of roughly 100,000. Its county seat--Ithaca--is situated picturesquely at the southern end of Cayuga Lake, the longest and largest of the Finger Lakes. The county terrain is an excellent example of the past work of the glaciers, which carved out many valleys through which run creeks over hundreds of waterfalls, large and small. The glaciers left rounded hills ideal for hiking through approximately 35,000 acres of public land.
There are three institutions of higher learning in the county--Cornell University, Ithaca College, and Tompkins Cortland Community College. In many respects, education dictates life in the county. Overall, education--public and private--is the county's major industry with Cornell--the county's major employer--employing roughly one-fifth of the county's workforce. Nearly 40% of the county's businesses fall into the service sector. Non-education-based industry in the county tends to be of the high-tech variety.
Tompkins County is basically a rural county that is blessed by the many advantages that come with being the home of a major ivy league university. Overall the population is quite diverse with many ethnic groups represented, well educated, open and outspoken in its views. Because of this, the residents tend to be talented, providing many opportunities to enjoy a wide variety of arts (dance, music, fine arts, and crafts), skills (construction, computer technology, and communications), and alternative lifestyles (farms and communes).
The county has a number of museums and many festivals and other interesting events each year. Although most of the places to visit and events take place in the City of Ithaca, one should not overlook the surrounding towns in the county (see below) that offer opportunities to look for antiques, purchase maple sugar products, pick fruit in season, kayak and canoe, and view one of the few remaining historic covered bridges in the state.
Because the county surrounds the southern part of Cayuga Lake and because the county contains a considerable amount of open space, the county provides numerous opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Boating, biking, hiking, golf, cross-county skiing, and nature appreciation are just some of the many activities available in the county. In addition, there are many wineries and breweries either in the county or nearby.
The Tompkins County Public Library has a large collection of books, magazines, newspapers, audio books, and DVDs. Its large and up-to-date reference section and considerable collection of local history materials is invaluable to anyone doing genealogical research. Internet access is free to all. Although the residents like to think of the county as "centrally isolated" because no interstate highways come into the county, Tompkins County is about an hour's drive from Syracuse and a two hours' drive from Rochester, the two largest cities in the Finger Lakes. Via Interstate Route 81, one can access Toronto, Philadelphia, and New York City. The regional airport connects with other airports on the east coast. Map of the CountyTowns in the CountyTourism InformationIthaca/Tompkins County Convention & Visitors Bureau904 E. Shore Dr. Ithaca, NY 14850 800-284-4222 Business InformationTompkins County Chamber of Commerce 904 East Shore Dr. Ithaca, NY 14850 607-273-7080 Relocation InformationJoint Ventures Guide to Ithaca Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce Guide Transportation within Tompkins County(Transportation to or from Tompkins County)
TCAT (Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit) AccommodationsArts & EntertainmentSee also: www.ithacaevents.com, Discovery Trail, IthacaMurals County HistorianMuseumsRecreational ActivitiesSee also: Cayuga Lake, Discovery Trail
Note: The Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council has produced a teriffic map, indicating the most popular bicycling routes in the county. This is a huge map that can be seen and downloaded here. Copies of this map can be obtained for free from the convention and visitors bureau listed above. Restaurants and PubsFor restaurant ratings and reservations see: Open Table This list doesn't not include franchises.
DRYDEN Song Tao 9 North St., Dryden, NY 13053, 607-844-9318
GROTON 206 W. Cortland St., Groton, NY 13073, 607-898-5817 Groton Hotel & Restaurant 102 E. Cortland, Groton, NY 13073, 607-898-3385 New York Chinese Restaurant 144 Main St., Groton, NY 13073, 607-898-5685
ITHACA See also: 14850 Dining 308 Stewart Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-4770 Abbey's Real Texas Bar-B-Q Center Ithaca, Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-256-2333 About Bangkok 11 Graham Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-266-8780 381 Pine Tree Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-319-4366 100 Dryden Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-5000 All About Chicken 215 E. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-1355 1159 Dryden Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-9725 407 College Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-1188 Asia Cuisine 126 N. Aurora St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-256-8818 Asian Noodle House 204 Dryden Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-9106 115 E. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-8239 114 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-319-0699 110 N. Aurora St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-2372 525 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-256-2629 1638 East Shore Dr., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-319-0351 215 Cayuga St. N, Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-3473 214 Dryden Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-7700 Cajun Cafe 40 Catherwood Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-266-0975 Capital Corner Restaurant 118 W. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-7350 Carl's Cafe 222 Elmira Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-0904 305 Stewart Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-645-0152 Chinese Buffet Restaurant 401 Elmira Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-3399 2 Hickory Hollow Lane, Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-257-2233 College Cafe 321 College Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-8899 235 S. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-882-2333 Crow's Nest Cafe 115 The Commons, Ithca, NY 14850 Ramada Inn, 2310 N. Triphammer Rd. , Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-257-3100 422 Eddy St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-821-2312 Easy Wok 40 Catherwood Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-257-8889 Four Seasons 404 Eddy St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-1117 1213 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-3709 115 S. Quarry St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-0333 The Great American Grill (breakfast & brunch only) Hilton Garden Inn, 130 E. Seneca St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-8900 208B Dryden Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-1668 9032 Hanshaw Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-257-4144 Hong Kong Restaurant 120 Dryden Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-7595 11 Graham Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-257-0355 310 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-5452 The Ithaca Ale House Grill & Taproom 111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-256-7977 Jack's Grill 120 Dryden Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-256-5225 1152 Danby Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-3464 602 W. Buffalo, Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-256-3463 116 N. Aurora St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-9463 Kelly's Dock-Side Cafe 319 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-8709 130 E. Seneca St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-216-4343 King David 171 E. State St. (The Commons), Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-6000 Ling Ling Restuarant 222 Elmira Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-0718 Little Thai House 202 Dryden Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-1977 Little Tokyo 113 E. State St. , Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-8638 Lot 10 Kitchen & Lounge 106-112 S. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-7224 205 Elmira Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-0777 215 E. State St. (The Commons), Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-2253 114 N. Aurora St., Ithaca, NY 15860, 607-272-1438 Main Moon Chinese Buffet Restaurant 401 Elmira Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-3399 Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar 635 W. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-4136 222 S. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-1000 108 N. Aurora St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-319-5171 410 Eddy St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-6767 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-9610 106 W. Green St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-4508 311 College Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-1888 202 E. Falls St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-216-8580 105 S. Fulton St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-7482 Paradise Cafe 1601 Trumansburg Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-2233 Paul's Cafe & Grill 171 E. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-256-7919 Cayuga Mall, 2309 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-257-4818 1285 Dryden Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-4950 113 Dryden Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-256-8212 700 Cascadilla St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-1545 Rascals 1710 Trumansburg Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-6362 404 W. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-319-0180 The Rose Hometown Tap Room & Grill Triphammer Mall, Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-257-5542 529 S. Meadow St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-3022 411 College Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-6067 113 S. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-319-0532 Sahrara Mediterranean Restaurant 118 N. Aurora St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-319-4522 424 Eddy St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-1006 Small Mall, 23 Cinema Dr., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-257-0107 315 Eddy St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-1650 216 E. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-256-5487 Statler Hotel, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, 607-254-2565 118 W. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-319-4722 501 S. Meadow St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-2031 503 N. Meadow St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-2220 209 S. Meadoww St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-8424 722 Meadow St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-8888 953 Danby Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-274-3393 208 Dryden Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-5030 101 N. Aurora St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-1752 Wok Village Chinese & Vietnamese Restaurant 23 Cinema Dr., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-257-8883 622 Cascadilla St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-9292
LANSING 1638 East Shore Dr., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-3433 813 Auburn Rd., Groton, NY 13073, 607-533-0097 2079 East Shore Dr., Lansing, NY 14882, 607-533-3535 2309 N. Triphammer Rd., #15, Ithaca, Ny 14850, 607-257-7777 The Second Landing Airport Terminal, 1 Culligan Dr., Lansing, NY 14882, 607-266-0007 Wanderlust Cafe & Boutique Airport Terminal, 1 Culligan Dr., Lansing, NY 14882, 607-266-0007
NEWFIELD 1346 Elmira Rd., Newfield, NY 14867, 607-564-9031
TRUMANSBURG 61 W. Main St., Trumansburg, NY 14886, 607-387-3191 4 W. Main St., Trumansburg, NY 14886, 607-342-8145 Dragon Village 21 E. Main St., Trumansburg, NY 14886, 607-387-7800 214 E. Main St., Trumansburg, NY 14886, 607-387-9761 53 E. Main St., Trumansburg, NY 14886, 607-387-4433 2030 Gorge Rd., Trumansburg, NY 14886, 607-387-7711 49 E. Main St., Trumansburg, NY 14886, 607-387-7044 Ron Don's Village Pub 1 Old Main St., Trumansburg, NY 14886, 607-387-9222 Bakeries400 N. Meadow St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-7110 Coffeehouses/Expresso Bars/Juice Bars/Tea ShopsTops Plaza, 614 S. Meadow St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-6784 506 W. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-8564 430 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-8393 7 E. Main St., Trumansburg, NY 14886, 607-387-3960 400 N. Meadow St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-7110 2255 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-257-2669 311 E. Green St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-7800 903 Hanshaw Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-257-5313 The Old Teahouse 111A Dryden Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-4950 The Shop 312 E. Seneca St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-253-5028 400 College Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-256-0231 130 E. Seneca St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-256-0452 403 College Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-8731 146 E. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-319-0999 NightlifeSee also: Performing Arts 400 Stewart Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-9782 508 W. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-2219 702 Willow St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-275-3447 2303 Mecklenburg Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-1800 410 Eddy St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-3888 114 E. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-8741 The Oasis (dance club) 1230 Danby Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-1505 107½ Dryden Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-7529 19 W. Main St., Trumansburg, NY 14886, 607-387-7687 The Rhine House 632 W. Seneca St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-379-6355 214 E. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850 403 College Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-1490 Uncle Joe's Grill & Sports Bar 302 W. Green St. , Ithaca, NY 14859 607-273-2662 The Westy 516 W. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850 TransportationAirports See: Getting to the Finger Lakes Trains The is no commuter train or metro service to or within Tompkins County. Buses Bus service within the county is provided by Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT). Bus service on the Cornell University campus is provided by the university. Local Businesses15 Steps 171 E. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-4902 1284 Dryden Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-257-2515 308 E. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-6818 American Crafts by Robbie Dein 158 The Commons, Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-2846 1150 Danby Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-2734 276 Bailor Rd., Brooktondale, NY 14817, 607-539-7752 Baker's Acres of North Lansing 1104 Auburn Rd. (State Rt. 34), Groton, NY 13073, 607-533-4653 Beau Visage European Skincare 215 N. Cayuga St., Suite 347 Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-2773 419 Van Dorn Rd. South, Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-2126 402 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-2593 Cariba! 969 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-5012 Cayuga Ski and Cyclery 624 W. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-277-6821 435 Old Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-1581 20 E. Lake Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-257-1940 2416 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-257-3334 102 W. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-9400 310 Taughannock Blvd., Ithca, NY 14850, 607-277-3861 Triphammer Mall, Ithaca, NY 14850, 877-858-2626 3063 Jacksonville Rd., Trumansburg, NY 14886, 607-387-5474 402 W. Green St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-8300 520 W. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-227-4554 700 Cascadilla St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-272-1545 310 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-273-1740 840 Hanshaw Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-266-0130 Stella's Barn Restaurant & Gift Shop 1346 Elmira Rd., Newfield, NY 14867, 607-564-9031 Wineries9501 State Route 89, Trumansburg, NY 14886, 607-387-9619 1551 Slaterville Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, 800-260-0612
Updated 8 May 2018
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