Walking Tours
Explore downtown Ithaca in a new, old, way.
Unsung Ithacans
Upcoming Walking Tours
Tour Overview
Ithaca's history isn't only written by the people whose names ended up on buildings. Unsung Ithacans is a new walking tour from The History Center in Tompkins County that starts and ends at 110 North Tioga Street, winding through The Commons, down State Street, and into DeWitt Park to visit the people who quietly shaped this city. You'll meet a Greek immigrant whose candy shop perfumed an entire block, a husband-and-wife pair of doctors and scholars who desegregated a hospital and a university, a city missionary who founded a children's home, a young woman who gave her unwanted suitors nicknames like "Expire," a minister who talked her way into a doctorate no German university would grant a woman, and a bulldog who rode the train to Cornell football games and once got arrested.
Using historic photographs, maps, and firsthand newspaper accounts, guides bring these stories back to life at the very spots where they happened. Their lives span the late 1700s through the modern day, and together they show how Ithaca got built, created, and cooked into the place it is now.
Tours are Thursday-Saturday at 5:30 PM
What: 75 minute walking tour over sidewalks, gravel paths, and grass - with a slight incline
Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850
Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116
Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle
Weather - this tour takes place rain or shine! In case of severe weather, we’ll determine cancellations by 10:30 am the morning-of.
Private Tours
Private walking tours are available for groups of 10-20 individuals for a flat rate fee of $150. Group tours must be scheduled four weeks in advance. Tour availability is dependent on seasonal staffing, weather, and other variables, so reaching out well in advance to schedule is appreciated.
To inquire about a private tour, please email Community@thehistorycenter.net
“King Alcohol Ends Reign”: Ithaca’s Prohibition Tour
“Shadows Over Cayuga”: Ithaca’s True Crime Tour
Innovation Junction: How Ithaca’s West End Pioneered American Transportation
The Power of Water: Downtown Six Mile Creek
COMING SOON: Ithaca’s Unsung Heros
“King Alcohol Ends Reign”
Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
Join us this summer for this tour or inquire at Community@thehistorycenter.net for private tours
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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.
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
“Shadows over Cayuga”
Ithaca’s True Crime History Walking Tour
Inquire at Community@thehistorycenter.net about scheduling this private tour
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Beneath Ithaca’s natural beauty lies a darker history. Jealousy, greed, shame, and pride have all left their mark in a trail of poisonings, jailbreaks, obscenity cases, dog attacks, and cold-blooded murder. “Shadows Over Cayuga” is your invitation to uncover some of the most captivating and bizarre true crime stories from Tompkins County’s past—ones you’ve likely never heard.
“Shadows Over Cayuga” is a 9-block walking tour that inspects the darker history concealed in downtown Ithaca. Led by trained docents from The History Center, this 60–70 minute experience shows you the (metaphorical) fingerprints of criminal deeds left in our contemporary environment.
Through historic images, newspaper headlines, and jail records we’ll show you a chilling array of crimes (is this even better than a podcast? We think so!).
Proudly sponsored IN 2025 by MOnks on the Commons, located in the Ithaca Marriot Downtown.
120 S Aurora St, Ithaca, NY 14850
The Power of Water: Downtown Six mile Creek
Inquire at Community@thehistorycenter.net about scheduling this private tour
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Six Mile Creek flows just beyond Ithaca Commons, bringing water and all its potential into Downtown Ithaca. Power of Water: Downtown Six Mile Creek is a new walking tour from The History Center in Tompkins County that follows the creek's final mile from East State Street to Cayuga and Clinton Streets, tracing the sawmills, tanneries, and mills that turned a small settlement into a growing city. Along the way, you'll hear how just one creek shaped industry, infrastructure, and natural disasters in early Ithaca.
This tour was developed as a companion to “The Power of Water: A Dam Good Exhibit” on display through December 2026.
Innovation Junction: How Ithaca’s West End Pioneered American Transportation
Inquire at Community@thehistorycenter.net about scheduling this private tour
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Step into the stories of Ithaca’s West End, where waterways, rail lines, runways, and roads once pulsed with innovation and movement. This 90-minute guided walk explores the city’s transformation from a hub of canal boats and steamboats to the birthplace of Tommy planes, the home of the third electric streetcar system in New York State, and the scene of one of the most notorious traffic tangles in local memory: the “Octopus.” Along the way, we’ll visit historic sites connected to aviation pioneers, bustling boatyards, long-gone trolley lines, and grand passenger trains.
This half-mile route is designed for adults, students, locals, and visitors who want a deeper connection to Ithaca’s layered history of getting from here to there.
This tour was developed as a companion to “Trains, Planes, Automobiles: Buses, Boats, and Bikes,” our 2025 Exhibit on transportation history across Tompkins County.
Haunted History in Downtown Ithaca
Join Us In October for This Tour
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This fall, The History Center in Tompkins County invites the community to step beyond the gorges and campus greens to uncover Ithaca’s chilling past. The new Haunted History Tour of Downtown Ithaca will debut October 9th, offering a one-of-a-kind journey through stories of murder, jealousy, and madness drawn directly from archival records.
This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details.
The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour.
What: 75 minute walking tour
Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850
Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116
Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle
Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.
Haunted History in Downtown Ithaca
This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details.
The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour.
Event Details:
What: 75 minute walking tour
Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850
Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116
Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle
Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.
Haunted History in Downtown Ithaca
This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details.
The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour.
Event Details:
What: 75 minute walking tour
Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850
Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116
Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle
Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.
Haunted History in Downtown Ithaca
This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details.
The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour.
Event Details:
What: 75 minute walking tour
Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850
Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116
Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle
Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.
Haunted History in Downtown Ithaca
This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details.
The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour.
Event Details:
What: 75 minute walking tour
Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850
Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116
Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle
Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.
Haunted History in Downtown Ithaca
This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details.
The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour.
Event Details:
What: 75 minute walking tour
Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850
Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116
Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle
Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.
Haunted History in Downtown Ithaca
This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details.
The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour.
Event Details:
What: 75 minute walking tour
Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850
Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116
Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle
Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.
Haunted History in Downtown Ithaca
This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details.
The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour.
Event Details:
What: 75 minute walking tour
Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850
Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116
Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle
Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.
Haunted History in Downtown Ithaca
This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details.
The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour.
Event Details:
What: 75 minute walking tour
Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850
Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116
Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle
Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.
Haunted History in Downtown Ithaca
This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details.
The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour.
Event Details:
What: 75 minute walking tour
Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850
Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116
Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle
Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.
Haunted History in Downtown Ithaca
This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details.
The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour.
Event Details:
What: 75 minute walking tour
Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850
Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116
Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle
Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.
Haunted History in Downtown Ithaca
This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details.
The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour.
Event Details:
What: 75 minute walking tour
Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850
Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116
Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle
Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.
Haunted History in Downtown Ithaca
This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details.
The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour.
Event Details:
What: 75 minute walking tour
Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850
Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116
Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle
Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.
Haunted History in Downtown Ithaca
This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details.
The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour.
Event Details:
What: 75 minute walking tour
Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850
Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116
Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle
Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.
Haunted History in Downtown Ithaca
This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details.
The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour.
Event Details:
What: 75 minute walking tour
Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850
Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116
Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle
Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.
Haunted History in Downtown Ithaca
This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details.
The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour.
Event Details:
What: 75 minute walking tour
Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850
Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116
Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle
Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.
Haunted History in Downtown Ithaca
This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details.
The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour.
Event Details:
What: 75 minute walking tour
Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850
Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116
Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle
Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.
Haunted History in Downtown Ithaca
This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details.
The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour.
Event Details:
What: 75 minute walking tour
Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850
Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116
Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle
Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.
Haunted History in Downtown Ithaca
This tour brings the city ghosts to life with Sherri La Torre, Benjamin Sandberg, and a cast of haintly volunteers. On it, you'll discover the landmarks tied to the afterlife through haunting crimes and disasters. Tours are generally Thursday through Saturday, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Check the calender for more details.
The Haunted History Tour runs approximately 75 minutes and is designed for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $20 per person, and advance registration is required. In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, individuals will be contacted to reschedule their tour.
Event Details:
What: 75 minute walking tour
Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850
Who: This tour is designed for ages 16-116
Wear Comfortable Shoes, Bring an Umbrella, Jacket, and Water Bottle
Dare to join us — if you’re ready to uncover the haunted history hiding in plain sight.
Innovation Junction: How Ithaca's West End Pioneered American Transportation
About this Event
Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.
Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
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.
Innovation Junction: How Ithaca's West End Pioneered American Transportation
About this Event
Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.
Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
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.
Innovation Junction: How Ithaca's West End Pioneered American Transportation
About this Event
Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.
Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
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.
Innovation Junction: How Ithaca's West End Pioneered American Transportation
About this Event
Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.
Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
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.
Innovation Junction: How Ithaca's West End Pioneered American Transportation
About this Event
Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.
Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
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.
Innovation Junction: How Ithaca's West End Pioneered American Transportation
About this Event
Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.
Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
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.
Innovation Junction: How Ithaca's West End Pioneered American Transportation
About this Event
Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.
Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
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.
Innovation Junction: How Ithaca's West End Pioneered American Transportation
About this Event
Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.
Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
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.
Innovation Junction: How Ithaca's West End Pioneered American Transportation
About this Event
Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.
Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
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.
Innovation Junction: How Ithaca's West End Pioneered American Transportation
About this Event
Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.
Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
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.
Innovation Junction: How Ithaca's West End Pioneered American Transportation
About this Event
Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.
Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
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.
Innovation Junction: How Ithaca's West End Pioneered American Transportation
About this Event
Discover the planes, trains, boats, bikes, and automobiles that shaped Ithaca’s West End on this 90-minute, half-mile guided walking tour. From the city’s early canal connections to World War I aviation, streetcars, and the infamous “Octopus” intersection, explore how transportation built—and reshaped—the community.
Start: 5:30 pm at 124 Brindley Street, Ithaca 14850
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: This tour is intended for all ages, curious travelers and historians alike
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.