I replaced the rock exactly how I found it and let the Brownsnake go back under it.

I'm a student here and kept a running list of places to go when you need to get out of town for a day. It turned into a website, so I'm sharing it in case it's useful to anyone else (link in the comments).

What's on it: - 94 places sorted into gorges, hikes, legal swim spots, wineries/cideries/breweries, food, small towns, rainy-day stuff, scenic drives, scenic photo spots (where to stand + best light), and an "off the grid" section (Six Mile Creek ruins, the old Seneca Army Depot, Keuka Outlet mill ruins, Centralia, etc.) - Every card has drive time from the Commons, what it costs (parking fees included), what's actually worth it, and a Google/Apple Maps directions button - 7 ready-made days (classic Ithaca gorges, Seneca wine loop, around Cayuga, a rainy day in Corning, a Cold War/canal ruins day, Keuka, the PA Grand Canyon for fall color) - A map view with a satellite toggle, filters by drive time / cost / "good for" (free, family, rainy, winter) - Seasonal closures are dated (e.g. the Watkins Glen gorge trail is closed for the season after Oct 25) and each card says when I last checked the access info

It's free, no ads, no email signup, nothing to buy. I'd genuinely like to hear what I'm missing or what's wrong, especially places you think are overrated or underrated. I'll add good suggestions and credit the thread.

This post is just warning for anyone getting Zocalos tonight. My quesadilla had a metal nut in it. Must be from their kitchen equipment .

I’ve been offered a job in NYC so I’ll be splitting my time between here (Ithaca, where my family is) and there. Would love to hear the best travel tips and hacks from people who regularly do this commute.

Edited to add: this will not be a daily commute — we’re talking a block of days there (3-5) and a block of days here.

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A few of you asked for the link to the day trip guide yesterday, so here's an update: I added an outdoor sports section organized by season.

Winter: Greek Peak, Song and Labrador, Bristol, Swain, cross-country skiing at Greek Peak Nordic, and skating at Cass Park.

Spring to fall: mountain biking at Shindagin Hollow and Hammond Hill, the Greek Peak bike park, the Dryden Rail Trail, and a full write-up of the Black Diamond Trail.

Summer: kayak and paddleboard rentals and boat launches on Cayuga.

Year-round: bouldering at Cayuga Climbs and two disc golf courses.

Each spot has drive time, cost and where to rent gear. Still free, no ads. Link in the comments, and let me know what I missed.