Ithaca,
New York is the "Number One Emerging City
in the U.S.”, (Cities Ranked and Rated, by
Sperling and Sander, 2004.) Located in the heart of
New York's magical Finger
Lakes Region, Ithaca offers something for
everyone.Found
in Tompkins
County, Ithaca and the surrounding region were
formed when Ice Age glaciers moved through the area,
leaving behind tremendous gorges and amazing
waterfalls. Over 150 waterfalls lie within a
ten-mile radius of downtown Ithaca. Sitting at the
southern tip of Cayuga
Lake, the largest and deepest of the Finger
Lakes, Ithaca maintains a reputation as one of the
top 10 bass fishing areas. Over 128 different
species of fish have been discovered in the region.
‘Ithaca is Gorges,’ boasts the local bumper
stickers, and it is easy to see why residents take
pride in their home.
Serving
as the county seat, Ithaca has been voted one of the
most attractive cities in the state. With more
restaurants per capita than New York City, it has
become the cultural center for the region. Ithaca
Commons, in the downtown
area, was awarded 'New York's Top Design Project' by
the American Institute of Architects.
Cornell
University was founded here in 1868, and today, Ithaca
College and Tompkins
Cortland Community College serve the region.
These internationally respected institutions are the
reason for the unparalleled percentage of writers,
authors, scientists and researchers in the city.
Ithaca's population of over 29,000 (Census 2000
data), prove to be some of the most intellectual and
creative in the nation. While education is Ithaca's
primary industry, it's not the only one. The Tompkins
County Area Development Association lies ready
to aid new businesses coming into the area. Tompkins
County remains one of the fastest-growing counties
in the state.
Theater,
music and the arts are all a deeply important part
of Ithaca living and the choices of concerts and
production to attend, as well as art shows and galleries,
is boundless. The Ithaca Festival draws more than
45,000 people annually, serving as a showcase for
local artists, craftsmen and musician. July's
Grassroots Music Festival is another example of the
many events
awaiting Ithaca residents and visitors.
Ithaca,
NY combines small town atmosphere with all the
amenities of big city living. The lush and stunning
natural beauty both within and surrounding the city
wins the hearts of all who visit. Designated
"America's Most Enlightened City" by the
Utne Reader, in 1997, it is easy to see why Ithaca
residents adore their home.
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