Ithaca is sort of a charming college town, a lot of art/nature/hippy vibes. If you had to be in central ny for some reason it wouldn’t be a bad place to spend some time. I would not make a special trip for it tho.
I’ve been through booth, Overall nothing I’d ever plan a trip specifically for, but everyone has their own interests.
Ithaca - the town itself; no. There’s a lot of cool hiking trails, and some water falls/scenic views nearby if you’re into that. Cornell University is also there, if you like exploring old architecture there’s some neat buildings.
Troy also no, unless you want to visit a town that looks like it hasn’t changed since 1980. It is right next to Albany, the state capitol, so there’s that.
Neither are well known enough that I, a resident of Texas, knows anything remarkable about them. I’ve heard if Ithaca New York, never heard of Troy.
There are things to do and see in any city or town in America, but I expect that kind of travel is an aquired taste.
(By comparison: the small towns around my city boast things like: peanut festival, strawberry festival, highland games. I expect you could find similar events in Ithaca or Troy, but you would need to enjoy that kind of ‘state fair’ atmosphere. These are things I would drive an hour for but wouldn’t travel out of state unless I was there incedentally already)
Troy is part of the Tri-city Area of Albany/ Schenectady/ Troy, so it is really part of the State Capital. If you are into state capitals, which generally have a mild historical interest, then there you are.
Ithaca is just another small central NY city. Central NY is one of the most beautiful parts of America to drive through, with old stone houses and rock walls dividing farm fields. It’s not really known for some big historical event or location, it’s just one of those old historical areas where you hit the antique stores, and have meals at quaint little cafes, and stay at a B&B somewhere.
As I probably will never see either: are any of the places on the map, especially itaka and troy (us) worth a visit?
Ithaca is sort of a charming college town, a lot of art/nature/hippy vibes. If you had to be in central ny for some reason it wouldn’t be a bad place to spend some time. I would not make a special trip for it tho.
If you don’t get much fall foliage that drive can be majestic in autumn. Otherwise maybe
I’ve been through booth, Overall nothing I’d ever plan a trip specifically for, but everyone has their own interests.
Ithaca - the town itself; no. There’s a lot of cool hiking trails, and some water falls/scenic views nearby if you’re into that. Cornell University is also there, if you like exploring old architecture there’s some neat buildings.
Troy also no, unless you want to visit a town that looks like it hasn’t changed since 1980. It is right next to Albany, the state capitol, so there’s that.
Neither are well known enough that I, a resident of Texas, knows anything remarkable about them. I’ve heard if Ithaca New York, never heard of Troy.
There are things to do and see in any city or town in America, but I expect that kind of travel is an aquired taste.
(By comparison: the small towns around my city boast things like: peanut festival, strawberry festival, highland games. I expect you could find similar events in Ithaca or Troy, but you would need to enjoy that kind of ‘state fair’ atmosphere. These are things I would drive an hour for but wouldn’t travel out of state unless I was there incedentally already)
I grew up in that area as a kid.
Troy is part of the Tri-city Area of Albany/ Schenectady/ Troy, so it is really part of the State Capital. If you are into state capitals, which generally have a mild historical interest, then there you are.
Ithaca is just another small central NY city. Central NY is one of the most beautiful parts of America to drive through, with old stone houses and rock walls dividing farm fields. It’s not really known for some big historical event or location, it’s just one of those old historical areas where you hit the antique stores, and have meals at quaint little cafes, and stay at a B&B somewhere.
So, delightful for “getting away” and being somewhere pretty? Sounds wonderful.