Escape Ithaca

34.1 mi

We were a party of four who had booked the room for ourselves this past wknd (The Missing Starlet)…read more We were informed that this particular room was more for "beginners". That was fine since two of us (myself and my fiancé) were seasoned Escapers and our two friends had never been. It was a great room that was exactly what I expected and absolutely fit for newbies and experienced escapers alike. It was a perfect taste for those getting their feet wet for the first time . Both of the beginners in our group were hooked after that!! We cannot wait to go again together. We've now converted two more to the "dark side" lol. Aside from the experience, we got a chance to speak to one of the co-owners and Game Master. He was very friendly and informative! Actually....he was so awesome that my fiancé and I decided, on the 5 hour drive home, that we were going to open our OWN Escape Room one day (hopefully)!!! Keep up the great work. If we are in the Auburn, NY area from the Auburn area of MA- we will ABSOLUTELY do the harder Exit Protocol or Mysterious Potion Rooms!!

From the owner: MIndgames Escape Rooms are Interactive Group Fun Activities. Spend an hour in an interesting…read morescenario solving puzzles and clues to complete your task and exit the room

Great Escape Adventures

3.4

(7 reviews)

27.1 mi

The store had an excellent selection. They had nice tables setup for gaming. They were overpriced…read more Vantage (by Stonemaier games) was priced at $99. It was on sale for $79 on Stonemaier's site (msrp is $90). We bought the copy to support the store, but I wouldn't recommend anyone else do it. Edited: I mixed up the games we bought there. I've corrected the game reference and the prices.

Ordered a game online, paid for it and almost a week after I had already paid for the game I was…read moretold they didn't have it in stock. No apology. No attempt at customer service. No explanation. Wasn't until a week after that that I was credited my money back. Wouldn't bother with any online orders that's for sure.

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CNY Escape Rooms

4.7

(3 reviews)

48.3 mi

Not all escape rooms are alike. This one is not so much about escaping as it is solving the clues…read moreand making a discovery. Exit is not locked, clues are fun and intriguing, definitely work the brain and often have multiple direction possibilities leading to a complex process. Fun time and the more the merrier, more brain more gain! 1820 barber shop was also staged very era savvy.

Had a great time we did the 20's room had to be done in a hour we all had fun finding the clues…read more some of the dice could have been easier to read but over al we enjoyed are self would do it again and also made it with 4 seconds left

An image inside the 1920s barbershop room.

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Locked A Syracuse Escape Room

4.2

(5 reviews)

49.1 mi

We started out today not knowing where we were going to end up or what we're going to do. We wanted…read moreto have an adventure on this day off before New Year's. This is the second escape room experience for all of us. We were extremely happy with our experience here! Although it's a bit tricky to locate, because their sign was blown away- we saw the name at the bottom of the list just inside the front door. We were greeted by the owner/employee when we arrived. The area is clean and well-kept. This was a very exciting and thrilling experience for us! My wife and I and our two daughters age 14 and 12 thoroughly enjoyed it. We chose the Adirondack kidnapping experience. One step add to another step one to another step... Very exciting! We would recommend this experience for anyone!

Pretty fun! Our group did both rooms. Hosts were pleasant and friendly. The only reason I left off…read morea star was because they need AC in the escape rooms.

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Immersive Escape

46.5 mi

This was so fun!! We did Alice in wonderland and it was a blast. We weren't very good at it our…read morefirst try but they were super helpful

Tagsylvania

3.1

(11 reviews)

30.9 mi

Not worth the price at all only one set up was good and that is the orphanage and things are…read moreoutrageous to buy 50 each person and stand an hour and a half in line for the 666 motel and it sucked. It's not scary it's just a lot of noise. Mainly banging on things and yelling in your face. Was told on the phone it would be 25.00 for 4 of us got up there and it was 50 per person. Ya rather not go again there are better ones out there

We went two years ago and had a blast. This year was an absolutely abysmal experience to the point…read moreof absurdity. Paid $160 to do three attractions for 4 of us (me, my gf, and her kids). They've never been and I promised it would be a blast. Got in line for the Orphan House at 7:30. Line was fairly short but still took us 20 minutes. Problem is they were only letting a single party through at a time, so if you only had two people, that was it. Next party even if it was two people, had to wait 3-5 minutes before being let in instead of just letting them go together. Not a big deal if the line is relatively short but one can see how this will snowball very quickly. On top of it, they introduced "speed passes" for $8 a pop exacerbating the wait for the rest. Idea is like a Disney fast pass but they don't have the experience at line control to handle it well Anyway, was fun, we were all giggling after getting out. Made our way to Psycho Swamp and got in line a few minutes after 8:00. We were about 6 feet beyond the "45-60 min" wait sign. And it was moving at a SNAIL PACE. All the while the "speed pass" line kept moving while us peons were left literally standing. We did not get to the front of the line until 10:15. TWO F'ING HOURS! We would have waited longer but a nice group in the speed pass line let us go with them. It was after 10:30 by the time we were done and the third attraction, the Motel had an even LONGER line. I didn't see the wait sign but at best estimate it would have been another 2 hour wait at least. It would have been well after midnight when we were done, and absolutely no time to do a fourth had we bought a Pick 4. And with two young kids we could not stay any longer. An absolutely miserable experience. And the cherry on top of this glorious night....no refunds. So all told, we spent $160 to stand in line for 2 and half hours and 30 minutes of "fun". Two stars because the actors were great and sets were done really well.

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Mythical Escape Rooms

4.9

(7 reviews)

64.6 mi

Me and my group of 7 did the eat or be eaten escape room. We are beginners and the host Eli was…read moresuper nice and friendly! Shout out to Eli for the multiple hints we needed. The room was fun and the details were very cool and spooky. Definitely recommend!

Mythical Escapes rooms are so fun and immersive. The design details are amazing. The game masters…read moreare friendly and helpful. My group had an amazing time in Cryosleep, Bigfoot and Eat or be Eaten. Can't wait to try Saloon.

On our way to escape Bigfoot's Revenge

Group pic!

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The Skeleton Key

2.3

62.5 mi

They appear to be closed for for good, unfortunately. I would've liked to have tried them out…read more Their phone number doesn't work and google maps says permanently closed.

If i could give 0 stars i would. I have been to a couple escape the room companies and this one…read morewas a worse. She gave us 1 sheet of paper, walked us outside to another building that was dirty and smelled like garbage & mold. She put 4 people in a really small room that could not fit 8 like they said. 30- 40 min in the lady comes into the room and said "I dont think you have one of these cards in here. " she hands us a business card and said "you can definitely can get out if you have this card." She closed the door and didnt leave the building because she knew that we would try the number on the card. There was no riddle within a riddle...no extra locks, no glow in the dark arrows. SUCKED

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Escape the Mystery Room

2.3

(55 reviews)

46.6 mi

Atmosphere - Clean, organized, lots of rooms to choose from…read more Customer service - Excellent. Kayla was friendly, helpful, encouraging and knowledgeable. Price - Average

We tried the Sherlock's Library experience for a department bonding event and it was kind of…read morelackluster. They really made the cheapest experience possible, and it shows. When you walk into the room, you see a bookshelf decal on the wall and a bunch of chests within the room. The only sort of cool prop they had was one of those globes that opens up. But every single task was to unlock a lock. So you could just search the entire room for hidden keys and chests without actually having to follow any clues (one or two were keys, others were combo locks). You still have to figure out the combos, but just finding codes is kinda lame. The prompt itself wasn't good to start, so I felt like our team didn't have a goal, we just started searching. The storyline was not really there. We solved everything including the master chest. And although humans have a natural sense of satisfaction in finishing something, it wasn't actually that fun. Glad I didn't have to spend my own money on this. I'd be happy to try another escape room, but not at this establishment.

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Buttermilk Falls State Park

4.5

(135 reviews)

1.8 mi

A shady 1-mile walk along a creek down to Buttermilk Falls. Then ride back ;-)…read more Our last nature outing on this visit (Jul 2026) was a one-mile hike along Buttermilk Creek. We got dropped off on King Road near the upper-park lot. The shady Gorge Trail off the west end of the bridge was mostly-downhill, past Heart Pond and the small Pinnacle Falls. Those were about a quarter of the way. The rest was always within hearing if not within sight of the musical stream and the sometimes-chattering birds. There was some fencing to guard you from a cliff's edge, and a couple of stone stairways to climb. The reward was the gently-sloped but raucus Buttermilk Falls. The signs warn "No Swimming", which was tempting. We planned our pickup right there, off NY-13 Elmira Road by the State Park office and parking lot. A lovely serene 1-mile walk. Another gift from Ithaca.

We stopped briefly to see the falls and there were lots of people swimming, picnicking and…read moresunbathing during our visit. It's $10 to park but we used our ticket from our earlier visit to nearby Taughannock falls to get in. We didn't explore the whole park but I'd consider coming back to do so, to walk one of the trails.

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The bridge to cross the falls on the top

Robert H Treman State Park

(118 reviews)

4.1 mi

Robert H. Treman State Park was the last of the state parks in the Finger Lakes we visited a week…read moreor so when we spent the Fourth of July in the area, and it was a great way to say goodbye to the region. The park encompasses both sides of Enfield Creek and has several options to enjoy. At one end of the park is the Upper Park Entrance. This entrance has the Old Mill and access to all three hiking trails and is closer to the Lucifer Falls. (If you want to see Lucifer Falls without a hike, park at the Upper Entrance and you're not too far from Lucifer Halls - an easy flat walk to it, really.) The other end of the park is the Lower Park Entrance. It has camping areas (well used over the Fourth of July weekend when we visited - we saw tons of families enjoying the holiday weekend here), access to the Gorge Trail and Rim Trail, the Lower Falls (a waterfall with a swimming hole at the base - the swimming pool even has a diving board!), and everything else you need for a day of swimming and exploring (bathrooms with showers, picnic pavilions, etc.). We parked at the Lower Park Entrance (the lot was almost empty around 9am on a Sunday morning - even though it was a holiday weekend) and started off on the Gorge Trail, which is a 2.12 mile hike along Enfield Creek. This was probably the hardest hike we did at any of the state parks we visited over this holiday weekend (Watkins Glen, Buttermilk Falls, and Taughannock Falls). It was steep. I also didn't think it had the best views for the first mile - you're not quite as close to the water or *in* the gorge as you are on some of the other Gorge Trails. But once we got down to the creek, the views were beautiful (a few small falls), and it wasn't as crowded as the other trails either. (FYI: it was buggy and humid and hot, so if the weather is hot, definitely start early.) I had read on AllTrails that the hike up to Lucifer Falls was tough, so I was a little worried. But actually I didn't find it the hardest part of the hike at all. And Lucifer Falls was absolutely the highlight of the hike and the park for us. It's a 115-foot waterfall and it sort of winds and meanders in this incredible way - different from the other falls we saw on our Finger Lakes hikes. If you're visiting the park, do not miss Lucifer Falls. We returned to the Lower Entrance on the Rim Trail, which wasn't as beautiful as the Gorge Trail, but ended up being a treat, too, for a surprising reason. The Rim Trail didn't take us back to where we had parked our car. It does take you near to the Lower Entrance, but on the South side of the Creek. So when you finish the trail, there's a sign telling you how to get back to the Lower Entrance Parking, and that way back happens to take you past the Lower Falls. So we got to see the Lower Falls - tons of people swimming and diving (with plenty of lifeguards, too). We now know to save some time for a swim at the base of the Lower Falls the next time we visit this park! There are a lot of great parks, hikes, and trails in the Finger Lakes, but I really enjoyed our visit to Robert H. Treman State Park. Lucifer Falls is special, and the park was a great way to get some exercise and get some amazing waterfall shots, too.

This was one of my least favorite places to camp because the campsites offer no privacy and have no…read morespace or trees separating you from your neighbors. If you prefer a more intimate and peaceful camping experience, this is not the place for you. There is a swimming area that has a lifeguard on duty snd many waterfalls to see. That being said, the gorge trails are fantastic and worth visiting for day hikes. The hike is not particularly challenging and is a couple miles long. The views of Lucifer falls at the end are awesome!

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Ithaca Falls

4.7

(69 reviews)

1.0 mi

A nice hike to some lovely falls (Jul 2026). Please read the warning signs! Some of the pools were…read morecontaminated by Civil War lead-shot factories and so are not safe for swimming. We had to alert some international travelers who were swimming here with their children, and direct them to a safe spot. While I"m giving tips, the floor of the gorge is a light gray limestone. The crumbling walls of the gorge are shale, too flakey for climbing. At the very top of the cliff walls are sturdier layers of sandstone and siltstone.

Lovely water falls in Ithaca ny. I'm posting again just because it's such a great place ... and I…read morenoticed I had a really great photo that I didn't pass on the first go around. This duck with the baby on here back is a merganser.

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February 2026

Cascadilla Gorge Trail

(26 reviews)

0.4 mi

Glad I got the chance to check out this check trail. It's been closed since I moved to Ithaca for…read moresome maintenance and just the winter but it's well worth it. You know it starts in the heart of College town right next to the theater in the law school and immediately spectacular fall with the stone arch Bridge. It's gorgeous the Falls continue Cascade down several bends and turns the trail comes right up to the Falls just pouring right next to you as your Spencer Street. There's another arch bridge and the final cascading Falls at the bottom. It was pretty nice. It was. It's kind of picture box by a nice little cherry blossom or I think maybe an apple rose blossom or something but well worth it on this nice spring day to check out now that it's open if you go to Cornell, definitely check it out. It's well worth it and it drops you off right at commons. So if you're taking the street to the commons from college town, considered this and said it's great.

This awesome trail is right in downtown Ithaca. Parking is a little tricky, but there are free…read morespots and park to pay spots. Definitely read the signage! I read some reviews about this trail before going and everything was accurate and amazing. It's a simple enough trail that is just over 1 mile out and back. Dogs are allowed and there are several steps. It's very peaceful and beautiful. There is a waterfall around every corner!

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Majestic Hills Golf Course

(5 reviews)

42.9 mi

Super nice course and the owners are so nice. It's my new favorite course and could golf here…read moreeveryday. Well maintained and carts are in great shape!

One of my favorite 8-hole courses. Well maintained, beautiful landscapes and very friendly staff…read more Snacks and drinks available in the lobby, as well. Prices are low, it's well worth the drive to golf here!

Gorgeous vistas from this hilltop course

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Links At Hiawatha Landing

3.5

29.4 mi

The course has a great challenging layout. I have played it in the past and last week when I played…read moreit I don't think it was in as good a condition. .

Ok just played the back nine on a post-rain storm Friday afternoon. The course was still soggy and…read morethe sand traps were a cruel combination of sand bunker and water hazard. That being said I am definitely going to golf here again in warmer weather. The greens and fairways were impeccable and the course had a nice combo of par 3 to par 5 holes. If this course were in SoCal the greens fees would be over $100!!!

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We were nervous heading to Cascades as we struggled to find very many positive reviews. Our family…read morehas been to several indoor water parks from Michigan, Ohio to New York. While I wouldn't say this is the nicest, and definitely not the biggest, it was exactly what we were looking for. It's definitely geared towards younger kids. The slides are fun and the staff are nice. It was never overly crowded other than the hot tub. That was always crowded. Probably because it is one of the few adult targeted things but you're always sitting cheek to cheek with kids splashing in the middle. The outdoor pool was closed due to weather which was a bummer.

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3.7

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I wish I had taken some pictures but I didn't think to review them until I left. We had 4 cabins…read morebooked for our family for Mon-Thurs. All the cabins has been recently updated and felt very clean. Mattresses were pretty good especially for camping. The cabins come stocked with paper towel, coffee, mugs, coffee pot, dish and hand soap, tp, garbage bags, sponge and first aid kit. You do still have to bring basically all your stuff as if you were camping. The pool has 2 canopy areas with picnic tables underneath. The pool is only open when the lifeguard is on duty which is a bummer but understandable. There is a short walk to the water where the canoeing/boating/docks are. It is a walk back up a hill but it's not too horrible. The groundskeeper also keeps some livestock onsite which our 2 year loved. She got to hold some baby chicks and we saw sheep roaming free. Nearby places to check out include wineries (obviously) Shtayburn Dairy, FLX Weinery and climbing bines brewery. This place is very affordable and the amenities are a great deal for the price, where else can you stay this cheap on Seneca Lake?

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A community owned center, community members pay fees to use the facilities. Indoor tennis court, a…read moreball pit and a number of rooms, tvs and tables for community meetings. Tennis is $40/hr to reserve the court. Coaches take preference for reservations.

Really nice family-friendly place offering indoor tennis, kids indoor playground and ball pit, axe…read morethrowing, golf simulator, and game simulator. Great for parties of all ages, everyone I've gone with has had a blast. Friendly and attentive staff. Website had recent makeover and is easy to navigate bookings.

Fillmore Golf Course

3.0

I'll start by saying I'm not from the area, and I have no idea what its like on a typical in-season…read moreweekend morning. My son goes to college nearby, and I was looking for a place we could play and get through our round as fast as possible, as we had afternoon plans. I checked their website for tee times, and EVERY time was available from 8-4, so I banked on us getting through our round pretty quickly which ended up being the case. It was cool, but not cold and calm and quiet, really nice. Like others have stated, cart paths need work, and some of the signs on the holes look like Halloween decorations.Some of the tee boxes are weird, some are muddy, some are not entirely flat, but the layout is pretty good and the greens were in great shape, especially for it being late October. The veiws with foliage are spectacular, and $32 for 18 with a cart on a weekend is what kicked it up to 4 stars for me.

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Myers Park

4.0

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