The Spring Writes Literary Festival is part of the larger, rich cultural landscape of Upstate New York. We hope you take advantage of a myriad of arts events, wine tasting, hiking, boating, antiquing, or Farmer’s Market shopping. After a day of literary adventures, we encourage you to check out our restaurants, bar/lounges and evening performances.
Visitor Information
Tips for Enjoying Ithaca & Tompkins County
Downtown Ithaca!
Downtown Ithaca is the economic, social and cultural heart of this small city. The Downtown Ithaca pedestrian mall is host to over 100 retail shops and eateries, theaters, historical architecture, galleries, outdoor public sculptures, and special events year-round.
INFORMATION: downtownithaca.com
The Downtown Visitor Center (and Store!)
The Downtown Visitor Center is located in the Tompkins Center for History and Culture on the Ithaca Commons.
110 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
Mon and Wed thru Sat, 10:00–5:00; Tues 11:00–5:00
607-273-7482
Taughannock Falls Overlook Visitors Center
(open seasonally: from May to October)
2381 Taughannock Park Road, Trumansburg NY 14886
607-209-0008
Attractions, Arts, Accommodations, Restaurants
VisitIthaca.com has information (and an events calendar) on all things Ithaca & Tompkins County.
Find events, activities and programs! Learn about downtown for shopping and restaurants!
Live chat, or call 607-272-1313 anytime for assistance with your trip!