- The list below includes 47 free or cheap things to do in or near Ithaca, New York, including 64 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Art Museum and National & State Parks.
- From Robert Treman State Park to Cornell University, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ithaca and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cortland, Watkins Glen, Hector and Horseheads.
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Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
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Opened in 1963, the Ithaca Farmers Market has 79 vendor's pavilions and offers for sale fresh products from local farmers. In here are also found for sale handmade artworks from local artisans.
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As an educational center belonging to the Paleontological Research Institution, the Cayuga Nature Center provides exhibits and activities for visitors to learn about nature. Activities at the center include a six-story tree house, a butterfly garden, animals, and night hikes.
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Children and adults alike are welcomed at the Sciencenter, where they can find more than 250 hand-on exhibits, various programs such as the Moto-Inventions Day, an outdoor science park, as well as a miniature golf course. There is also a gift shop on the premises.
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The Johnson Museum of Art is owned and operated by Cornell University. It was originally opened in 1973 and maintains a permanent collection of more than 35,000 works that span six thousand years and cover art from most of the world.
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Located in Ithaca, Cinemapolis Movie Theater features unique films from both independent and international film producers. A cultural center for the community, it is also frequently used for special events.
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Founded in 2003, the Museum of the Earth studies the history of Earth and its life. The permanent exhibition features almost 3 million items, and cover domains like the glaciers and the coral reefs. Special programs are organized all around the year, such as the Fossil ID Day.
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An artisanal brewery that prides itself on creative and unique beers. They host brewery tours with tastings, and the on-site Taproom restaurant serves a variety of food with a local flair.
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313 N. Cayuga Street, DeWitt Park, Ithaca, NY 14850
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Ithaca History Tours is an educational tour company that offers a haunted Ithaca tour and a tour of the founding fathers of Ithaca. The tours last from 60-75 minutes and can be reserved by private groups.
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Cornell University, Central Ave & University Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850
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The Herbert F. Johnson Art Museum is an art museum that is open to the public free of charge. The museum features a collection of more than 35,000 pieces of artwork spanning six millennia.
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The History Center is a historical museum aiming to make history meaningful by focusing on how the past has shaped the present. Attractions include a number of temporary exhibits and collections, a research library, and various educational programs.