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Ithaca is Gorges! This is partly due to the more than 100 waterfalls within 10 square miles of Ithaca. But it's also partly due to the gorgeous people, restaurants, museums, and organizations that call Ithaca home. 100 Things to Do in Ithaca Before You Die is your guide to finding out what makes Ithaca such a unique, vibrant, and creative place. Savor a taste of Ithaca icons by dining at Moosewood Restaurant and Purity Ice Cream Company. At the heart of downtown, stroll through the Ithaca Commons where you'll find shopping, festivals, food, and entertainment. Discover what the colleges have to offer at the prestigious Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the renowned Ithaca College School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. Learn about viticulture and sample some of the country's finest wines along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. Then hike to Buttermilk Falls, Cascadilla Gorge, or Ithaca Falls to experience for yourself the beauty and wonder of the region's gorges. You'll get an insider's perspective of the city and region with Ithacan Amanda Jaros Champion, whose life in Ithaca has included everything from giving tours on the Cayuga Lake tour boat to raising two children to serving on the County Legislature. This book details adventures and experiences for anyone looking to get to know this special upstate city, whether you're a short-stay visitor or a longtime Ithaca-lover.

Amanda Jaros Champion is a writer and editor who has lived in Ithaca since 2000. Her place-based writing has been published in a variety of magazines and newspapers including Life in the Finger Lakes Magazine, DEC Conservationist, and Highlights for Children, as well as literary journals including Appalachia, Stone Canoe, and Newfound. Find her at amandakjaros.com and on Instagram @amandajaroschampion.