Ithaca is Gorges (Ithaca & Tompkins County Tourism)

Here’s a #feelgood Wednesday winter pairing: Bar Argos + wood fired pizza from Stone Bend Farm. Argos Inn reopens this Friday! Preorders recommended for pizza through www.stonebend.com

"His passion, conviction and personal courage inspired and deepened my personal commitment to social justice..." A interesting past article from the Ithaca Voice and Cornell Chronicle reflects on the significance of Dr. King's visits to the Ithaca area. To learn more about the influences that have shaped Ithaca & Tompkins County, we encourage you to schedule a visit to the The History Center in Tompkins County and check out the list of free, self-guided tours tours around our community.

Dessert-style wine is not just for dessert, there's actually a lot to learn about complex ice wine, late harvest, and other "dessert" wines. Some even pair well with rich cheeses and pastries. The Cayuga Lake Wine Trail is spotlighting these wines throughout the month of January...learn more on their website and check out the deals: www.cayugawinetrail.com/event/dessert-style-wine-month/

The iconic Ithaca Beer Co continues to utilize their on site farm as well many local producers for their made from scratch Taproom menu. After a short winter break, Ithaca Beer Co. reopens on Friday! Ithaca area restaurants and their staff appreciate your support more than ever this winter. Take out, curbside, reconfigured indoor dining -- our hospitality industry takes pride in how they have adapted, familiarize yourself with the safety protocols before going out. #visitithaca

More good news from our friends at the Finger Lakes Land Trust!

Triphammer Marketplace will once again host the Winter Ithaca Farmers Market! While visiting you will also find Ithaca Bakery, Ithaca Coffee Co, and Triphammer Wine & Spirits to replenish your winter supplies.

The spirit of the First Day Hikes will continue across NY State, however please note masks or face-coverings are mandatory along with maintaining social distance. NY State Parks are encouraging people to mark their first day hike anytime this weekend, and see note below from Taughannock Falls State Park organizers. parks.ny.gov/events/first-day-hikes.aspx ( throwback video to 2018 First Day Hike at Taughannock Falls)

Self care is more important than ever. Rasa Spa is one of the Ithaca area's professionally run spas creating a space for health and wellness through customized massage, facials, energy work, and more. Appointments available daily. // Review their thorough COVID-19 precautions before booking.

Over 300 Ithaca College School of Music students participated in this unique performance of "Amazing Grace" https://youtu.be/_weuC6FLyJ8

Good vibes this evening...