Ithaca: A four-Hour Escape from New York City

Four hours from the asphalt and bustle of New York there is a natural refuge were the horizon stops being made of glass and steel and becomes rock and sky. This hidden gem is a favorite destination for adventure lovers thanks to its stunning gravity-defying hiking trails and wind along cliffs with the most stunning views of the east coast.

Ithaca, a city located in the palm of the Finger Lakes region, is only four hours from new York.

It is known as the university city, as it is the headquarters of Cornell University and Ithaca College, and has many unique attractions since its founding in 1865, according to Cornell University.

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The spectacular landscapes of ithaca invite visitors of all ages to enjoy great outdoor attractions. Among them stand out:

Ithaca has established itself as a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts, who are attracted by a landscape of deep gorges and majestic waterfalls which are shaped by glacial erosion. Besides, it has paths that border cliffs and leave more than one person breathless, reported Travel Safe – Abroad.

The trails descend gently until they meet the serene waters of Lake Cayuga, something that attracts thousands of tourists every year.

The obligatory starting point is Taughannock Falls State Park, which surpasses Niagara Falls itself in height. To explore it, you can choose the Gorge Trail (quiet trail) or challenge the north