Want to plan a weekender getaway but don't know where to start? Here are the fool-proof steps I took to explore Ithaca, New York along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail in the Finger Lakes, NY region.

To accompany this episode, I've produced an IGTV video on @bribookspod and @brionnajay Instagram accounts sharing my recommendations for Ithaca, NY.

@BriBooksPod Tips for Planning the Perfect Weekend Getaway

1. Choose how far you're willing to travel

2. Choose where you want to be vis-a-vis the 'action'

3. Choose a destination with a unique natural history, culinary tradition, art scene, etc.

4. Bonus: Visit a museum and support local artists at a market while traveling

Where to visit in Ithaca, New York

RESTAURANTS:

• Just A Taste Wine Bar and Tapas

• Waffle Frolic

• Maxie's Supper Club and Oyster Bar

EXPERIENCES

• Ithaca Farmers Market

• Fall Creek Gorge

• Wineries

  • Americana Winery

• The sunset over Cayuga Lake!

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