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trumansburg
t- burg, as the locals call trumansburg, is a short drive north of ithaca on the west side of cayuga Lake. nearby is taughannock Falls State Park, featuring one of the tallest waterfalls east of the rocky Mountains. enjoy trumansburg’s eclectic downtown shopping district right on Main Street. Known for funky pubs, delectable eateries, and unique shops, you can sip coffee, indulge in pizza, ice cream and handmade chocolate with the kids at the community playground, pick up organic essentials at the natural grocery store and shop for clothes, jewelry, accessories, art, home goods, and eco-friendly gifts & goodies at one of many great local retailers. the village, incorporated in 1872, was a mill town and commercial center for the agricultural community from its inception until the Second World War. in the latter half of the 20th century, the village became home to many faculty and staff at nearby cornell University and ithaca college, as well as many musicians. Between 1961-70, robert Moog built electronic music equipment including theremins and his famous synthesizers in trumansburg.
Trumansburg Attractions
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July 22-25, 2021 30th Annual Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival
Trumansburg Fairgrounds, 2150 Trumansburg Rd., Trumansburg 607-0387-5098; grassrootsfest.org “Peace, love and music” is the atmosphere you can expect to experience at the annual Grassroots Festival, held in t-burg every July. the festival is presented over a four-day period (thursday-Sunday) on several stages, which run “ridiculously long hours” to accommodate the 80+ bands that play the festival. camp on site or stay at any of the surrounding lodging options. Visit the website or call for information on ticket prices, camping details and coViD protocols.
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Cayuga Lake Creamery
8421 NY-89, Interlaken (just up the road from Trumansburg) 607-532-9492; cayugalakecreamery.com Located on the cayuga Lake Scenic Byway, the cayuga Lake creamery is a favorite stop for homemade ice cream made on-site in small batches, along with light roadside fare. there is an indoor dining area with an attached deck and an outdoor dining area with a waterfall feeding into a pond and a wooden train play station. Home-made flavors include delicious versions of the classics as well as unique and seasonal offerings such as Lavender, Maple Bacon and their popular Seneca Salt caramel. More than 200 flavors are produced on rotation.
Falls Restaurant & Tavern
214 E Main St, Trumansburg 607-387-9761; fallsrestaurantandcatering.com Falls restaurant & tavern is a favorite. Social, friendly and affordable, a complete menu is designed to please the whole family. Plus, if planning a wedding, business event, birthday or any special occasion reduce stress and let Falls catering do it for you.
Fresh Organic Hair Salon
61 East Main Street, Trumansburg 607-387-6882; fresh-organic-hair.com Fresh Salon’s goal is to operate a full-service “green salon.” Since 2010 they have offered products that are organic and chemical-free. their permanent hair color is free of ammonia and PPD, a dangerous chemical found in many hair dyes. the color Fresh works well for gray coverage and for achieving any color in the rainbow.
Garrett’s Brewing Company
1 West Main St., Trumansburg 607-209-4011; garrettsbrewing.com Greg and crystal Garrett house their craft brewery in trumansburg’s legendary “rongovian embassy,” a fan favorite venue from 1973 to 2016. While making some changes as they built out
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the building for their brewery, they have preserved a few pieces of the history that “the rongo” provided. check the website for descriptions of Garrett’s house crafted brews, rotating beers (based on the season and “fresh experimentations”), local ciders and alcohol-free beverages. Garrett’s goal is to offer you “beer with soul.” call for hours and coViD precautions.
Ron Don’s Village Pub
1 Old Main St., Trumansburg 607-387-9222; rondonsvillagepub.com ron Don’s Village Pub is a family-friendly place with great food at affordable prices since 1995. it offers massive hand-packed burgers, grilled favorites,
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Taughannock Falls State Park & Waterfall
1740 Taughannock Blvd., Trumansburg 607-387-6739; parks.ny.gov/parks/62/details.aspx taughannock Falls State Park’s namesake waterfall is one of the outstanding natural attractions of the northeast and is 3 stories taller than niagara Falls. the 215-foot waterfall plunges through a rock amphitheater whose walls reach nearly 400 feet. Gorge and rim trails offer spectacular views from above the falls and from below at the end of the gorge trail. campsites and cabins overlook cayuga Lake, with marina, boat launch and beach nearby. Some sites are pet-friendly. Be sure to call ahead for camping reservations and to check on any coViD restrictions.
Trumansburg Farmer’s Market
Trumansburg Village Park, Corner of Route 96 & Route 227, Trumansburg 607-209-4090; tburgfarrmersmarket.com LUTCF Financial Advisor* Wednesdays 4-7 p.m., May-October Seasonal vendors gather weekly to bring fresh vegetables & fruit, cheeses, wine, artisan crafts, and hearty dinners. check the website for the 2021 summer music schedule.
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