Ithaca Bed and Breakfast

2009-01-09 11:25:07

( Travel )



Ithaca, Hub of Culture and Education

Named after a Greek city, Ithaca in the state of New York is noted as one of the best places to live in the United States. This is because it is home to two well-known schools - Cornell University and Ithaca College. These schools have one of the largest enrollment volumes.

Throughout the year, Ithaca hosts a number of cultural shows and festivals. There is a hands-on and interactive science museum, as well as the true-to-life outdoor Museum of the Earth which features actual sites of prehistoric fossils. Ithaca is also a hub for music and attracts many aspiring professional and student musicians.

Ithaca is also home to natural wonders like picturesque valleys and waterfalls. In fact, the city was founded right at the southern end of a lake. The river valley itself dates back to prehistoric times, thus there is a huge amount of fossil remains in one part.

Where to Stay in Ithaca

With the many things it has to offer, Ithaca has its share of frequent visitors which include both tourists and the academe. Typical of any other major city in New York, Ithaca's hotels may also be pricey except if you are not on a strict budget.

A great alternative place to stay would be at an Ithaca bed and breakfast. Bed and breakfast places offer you the comfort of a family home with your own room and bathroom. Your breakfast is free and it is usually served between seven to ten in the morning. If you prefer to stay and dine in your hotel room, you can also take your pick of special menus available for vegans or those with restricted diets.

There are many Ithaca bed and breakfasts that are conveniently situated within the downtown area within walking distance of Cornell University as well as malls and dining places.

Amenities in Ithaca bed and breakfasts can equal those of hotels. Most have internet access, cable TV, and even some modern kitchen appliances such as refrigerator and microwave ovens. Rules vary per Ithaca bed and breakfast regarding children, pets and smoking.

How to Find an Ithaca Bed and Breakfast

The internet has several sites that feature Ithaca and other New York bed and breakfast places. There are complete descriptions of the amenities and conditions of each place, and also photographs that show you how typical rooms may look like.

The sites also enable you to reserve the Ithaca bed and breakfast of your choice. You will need to specify the inclusive dates of your stay and also other details such as number of people in your party. Reservation policies are no different from those of other sites that feature bed and breakfast in New York. The trick is to plan your stay very well and book early.


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