I'm very glad they "survived" their recent funding crisis ... For myself, I can't think of a more…read morecrucial student & faculty amenity than a cinema ... Clearly some disagree ... However I've been delighted to find large crowds at (some) recent screenings ... And a few hardened cineastes like moi, at others , haw haw ... Two petty gripes: Any chance of ever getting coffee service back behind the counter again? ... I hate wrangling with the ornery keurig pods ... And, though I'm afraid this one is even more impossible -- I wish that for those of us walking back to C-town, that someone could persuade the groundskeeping powers-that-be not to chain the external steps in (endless) winter-time ... It's such a much faster & less lung-crushing way of getting back up to the top ... I guess they feel they have to do that though -- just so that if I slip on the ice & sue Uncle Ezra, that they can remind me that I stepped over the dang chains ... Oh well ... In concluding, what with all the multifarious distraction options these days, it'll probably never again be like it was in the "big 80's" -- when Statler would fill up every weekend with frat boys stomping on the floor and shouting "Tastes Great!" in unison, only to hear their coy sorority counterparts respond in coy contralto, "Less Filling!" ... before every picture ... Those were the days alright! ...

There's not often a film I desperately want to see at Cornell Cinema (most are classic films I…read morecould watch for free on Netflix, for example), but the occasional director's appearance or screening of a film that's just finished its run and thus no longer (or was never) at one of the other theaters in town makes it worthwhile (and given it's on the Cornell campus, it's much more convenient than the Regal out at the mall if you don't have a car). A couple other good reasons: the price is right for Cornell affiliates (tickets are only $5 for grad students) and the space is beautiful - the one-screen cinema is set in a soaring, classic 1920s auditorium covered in stunning murals. In the warmer months, screenings are even held outside. If you happen to be from Boston or are familiar with the Harvard Square area of Cambridge, MA, the CC is roughly Ithaca's equivalent to the Brattle Cinema or the Harvard Film Archive (it's university-managed like the HFA, but looks like and has offerings more along the lines of those at the Brattle).

While we live in Syracuse- we will always happily make the drive to the State Theater which we've…read moreseen multiple shows at. It's stunningly intimate while having the charm of a well taken care of theater. Concerts, performances, movie showings, & more fill up the beauty of this space which is so important to keep these venues living & breathing.

Beautiful historic theater in The Commons in downtown Ithaca. Comfortable seating, good access to…read morebathrooms and concessions. Only drawback is there is no AC so be prepared for it to get a little warm. Volunteers were friendly and helpful. Walking distance from Marriott on The Commons.

Finally made a trip here!!! Kids spring break. Perfect rainy day escape for an energy burn for…read morecurious minds. Our MOST membership got us in free (saved about $60) Free parking on site You can bring a cooler and eat in Community area (tables and plenty of seating) Great outdoor space for kids to run around Area for water play, Lego building and a cool weather and tornado section Reptiles/snakes/fish section & even got to meet a reptile which was a bonus!

We took our kids (3 years old and 11 months) to check this place out. What a find!…read more There's a lot of really cool science concepts that they definitely don't understand yet, but they still had so much fun exploring. We spent hours here! There is a section specifically for little, which they loved! The water table and the pet/vet section especially. In the "big kid" sections our 3 year old loved seeing all the fish and lizards, the little penny black hole and the vacuum tubes with the Pom-poms. Even the outdoor area was a blast! So many cute and clever ways for kids to learn and play. We had the hardest time getting him to leave. I ended up convincing him we could get a stuffy at their gift shop to take with us. Never thought I'd buy a stuffed white blood cell, but here we are! Again, super cool! Lastly, the staff was all so pleasant and nice, which is always extra appreciated in a kid-centered place.

I've been to the Finger Lakes region of NY several times over the past couple of years…read more I attended the Wine & Cheese Festival this year. It is an incredibly popular event (it sold out this year) that combines the classic tastes of wine & cheese. The ticket price is very reasonable (and in many ways what I found most attractive about the event was the value for the money) it includes 33 wineries (several which I had not visited before). My overall experience was good and visiting all of the wineries is possible if you spread it out over the three (3) day period. If you're not traveling with a group, it is important to note that the event attracts large groups from birthdays to bachelorette parties. It is best to start early to avoid the van, limo and bus groups. Overall, good customer service at each winery and they seemed prepared in most cases for the large crowds. If I had one criticism, it would be the food selection. As a pescetarian, I was surprised how many of the wineries offered dishes with some type of meat. It also wasn't always cheese dish that a winery offered as their food selections (e.g. we had chili and chick peas offered to us). I did love how the majority of the wineries offered a print out of the recipe they were serving. I picked up several of them to try at home. In a nutshell, a festival weekend seems to be a great way to experience what feels like the never-ending wineries in the region (and I would go back and do it again).

Saw the Soiree/Cabaret! performance here last weekend. 1st act was great, 2nd act so so. The…read moretheatre we were in had about 8 rows but we had to sit on cheap folding chairs which made it uncomfortable after sitting for over an hour. Thank goodness for an intermission! The seating was raised so you saw the stage very well. The sound system worked perfectly as well as the lighting. very friendly staff. We didn't have tickets for the the Saturday performance that was sold out but we still got in with being on the waiting list.

A MUST see for anyone interested in local history, early American bicycling, early American…read moremotorcycles, as well as early aviation and naval aviation history. There's is so much packed into this big, dark block of a building, its amazing. There is a one hour movie that really is a well made, must see...preferably before exploring the exhibition. Curtiss was involved in so many different things during stages in his relatively short life, and the museum gives substantial display area to each and all of his interests. Very well worth the entry fee.

Great place if you're interested in planes and history. Worth a visit for all ages. Nice history…read moreabout the local area as well.

Just enjoyed the barbecue and the new rebranded Mud Creek. The barbecue was spot on and so was the…read moreside dish's. Had brisket and ribs. the seasoning on the meat was so good. No waitress staff and cafeteria style ordering was so simple.

We came for a family get together at lunch on Saturday. They easily accommodated our group of 13…read more The service was excellent. All of us agreed that we would like to return in the future. I wish they would blend the bison with a fattier meat to lighten up the meat patties. Because the meat is so lean the burger was quite dense. All of the sides were delicious. Just a note if you are a coffee drinker: they only had powdered creamer. It was fun roaming around the restaurant and watching the bison being fed. The parking lot is gravel and had muddy ruts.

The beautiful gardens at Cornell are a must-see if you're in the area. We only had a little bit of…read moretime to stroll around a portion of the gardens, but we were all so impressed with the variety of plants and the peaceful atmosphere of the gardens. This will definitely be on my list to visit again the next time I'm in the area.

Amazing! Well kept, organized and a beautiful way to spend the day. We went to the gardens around…read morethe welcome center, which was good enough for us. However, the campus has SO many gardens that they maintain, so there are plenty more to visit.