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The Top 14 Attractions in Tompkins County

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Tompkins County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Tompkins County is a region where 14

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 17, 2025

Buttermilk Falls

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Buttermilk Falls State Park is a state park in Ithaca Township, New York, United States. The park covers 811 acres. The foundation for the park, like that of nearby Robert …

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Rim Trail, Buttermilk Falls State Park

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The Rim Trail, just about a mile long, leads visitors to breathtaking views of Buttermilk Creek as it drops 600 feet through a gorge on the eastern slope of the …

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The Rim Trail Trailhead is where the Gorge Trail and Rim Trail begin. There is a parking area with restrooms and a drinking fountain.

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Lower Waterfall

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The journey into the gorge begins here. Geologically interesting, how the water flows and falls over the flat plates

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Lucifer Falls overlook

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The Lucifer Falls overlook, located on the Rim Trail, offers a stunning view of the 115-foot cascade. A stone wall and dirt outcrop provide a clear vantage point of the …

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Triphammer Falls

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The falls form a multi-tiered cascade of water over 55 feet high that runs under your feet as you stand on Beebe Dam Bridge. The dam is just before the …

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Connecticut Hill

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Here you're on top of the hill which lends its name to the whole Wildlife Management Area. There's a parking lot on top of the hill, from here you can …

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Brookton's Market

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shop with outdoor seating

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Ithaca Farmers Market

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The farmer's market is located in a long roofed-in pavilion and holds events all year long. You can learn more about when the market is open here: ithacamarket.com.

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South Hill Recreation Way

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Rail trail with stone dust surface and good tree cover. The trail is used for biking, hiking, and running. Good for wildlife viewing in Six Mile Creek valley.

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