Walking Tours

Explore downtown Ithaca in a new, old, way.

“King Alcohol Ends Reign”

Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour

Tour Overview

In the early 1900s, Ithaca, NY earned some colorful nicknames: “Sodom,” “Sin City,” and “Rum Town, USA.” Long before national Prohibition took hold, Ithacans were already battling over booze, morality, and modernity.

“King Alcohol Ends Reign” is a 10-block walking tour through downtown Ithaca that traces the city’s spirited (and often surprising) history with Prohibition. Led by trained docents from The History Center, this 60–70 minute experience takes you to the actual sites of speakeasies, dry raids, church protests, saloons, and reform rallies—uncovering how Ithaca became one of the first cities in New York State to go dry.

Through historic images, newspaper headlines, and stories of resistance and reform, you’ll see the city in a whole new light. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, you’ll never look at downtown Ithaca the same way again.

Tour Details

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

Proudly sponsored by the Strand Cafe - where you can now enjoy your spirits without a secret password.

Visit the Strand to see Carrie Nation Hatchets on display and try out their specialty cocktails.

324 E State St, Ithaca, NY 14850

7 am - 11 pm, Sun-Sat

Upcoming Tours

“King Alcohol Ends Reign”: Prohibition History June 5 - July 12

“Shadows Over Cayuga”: A True Crime Tour July 17 - August 23

“Trains, Planes, and Automobiles”: A Transportation Tour August 28 - September 27

“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
Jul
5

“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour

About This Event

Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.

Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.

Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.

Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.

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“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
Jul
10

“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour

About This Event

Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.

Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.

Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.

Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.

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“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
Jul
11

“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour

About This Event

Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.

Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.

Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.

Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.

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“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
Jul
12

“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour

About This Event

Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.

Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.

Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.

Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.

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“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
Jul
17

“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

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“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
Jul
18

“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

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“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
Jul
19

“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

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“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
Jul
24

“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

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“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
Jul
25

“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

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“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
Jul
26

“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

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“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
Jul
31

“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

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“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
Aug
1

“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

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“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
Aug
2

“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

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“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
Aug
7

“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

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“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
Aug
8

“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

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“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
Aug
9

“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

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“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
Aug
14

“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

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“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
Aug
15

“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

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“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
Aug
16

“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

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“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
Aug
21

“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

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“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
Aug
22

“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

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“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
Aug
23

“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour

About This Event

Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.

This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

We're looking forward to walking with you.

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“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
Jul
3

“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour

About This Event

Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.

Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.

Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.

Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.

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“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
Jun
28

“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour

About This Event

Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.

Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.

Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.

Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.

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“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
Jun
27

“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour

About This Event

Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.

Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.

Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.

Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.

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“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
Jun
26

“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour

About This Event

Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.

Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.

Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.

Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.

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“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
Jun
21

“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour

About This Event

Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.

Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.

Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.

Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.

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“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
Jun
20

“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour

About This Event

Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.

Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.

Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.

Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.

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“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
Jun
19

“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour

About This Event

Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.

Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.

Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.

Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.

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“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
Jun
14

“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour

About This Event

Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.

Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.

Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.

Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.

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“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
Jun
13

“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour

About This Event

Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.

Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.

Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.

Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.

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“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
Jun
12

“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour

About This Event

Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.

Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.

Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.

Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.

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“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
Jun
7

“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour

About This Event

Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.

Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.

Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.

Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.

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“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
Jun
6

“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour

About This Event

Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.

Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.

Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.

Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.

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“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
Jun
5

“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour

About This Event

Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.

Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.

Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.

Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.

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