Find Easter Inspiration in Downtown Ithaca this Spring
Whether you’re preparing for immediate family Easter celebrations or looking for festive activities to enjoy the Easter weekend, shops & restaurants in Downtown Ithaca have a variety of delightful ways to celebrate safely and socially distant during the pandemic!
Shopping Ideas
In addition to chocolate rabbits, tuck in some darling gifts for kids from
Alphabet Soup
Easter shopping made easy! Order the Easter Surprise Box at AlphabetSoupIthaca.com and they will put together a box of springtime favorites for you. Please include the child’s age in the comment section of your order, so we can choose the best toys for their age group. Don’t delay – Alphabet Soup will be closed on Sunday, April 4th.
15 Steps
Easter is just around the corner! Celebrate by giving someone you love a hand-crafted solid chocolate bunny from Hedonist Chocolates in Rochester! Made from premium Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate with Almonds, and Bittersweet Chocolate, and available for a limited time only! For an extra treat try the Easter Egg Truffles.
Find out more on the 15 Steps Facebook Page
For more Easter shopping ideas, check out our Shopping Directory Here
Brunch & Dining Ideas for Sunday, April 4
Easter Sit Down Dinner at Hotel Ithaca
Reservations Required | 607-272-1000
Sunday, April 4, 2021 | 11:30 am to 5:30 om
Celebrate Easter with the family at Hotel Ithaca for a pre-fixe sit-down dinner going on all day. Please call ahead for reservations, as seating is limited.
Easter Brunch at Monk on the Commons – Inside the Marriott
April 4, 2021 | 11 am to 4 pm
Monks on the Commons will be open Easter Sunday from 8 a.m. -11 a.m. for Breakfast and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. for Easter brunch. It will be closed at 4 p.m. for the rest of the evening. Check out the brunch menu on its website.
monksonthecommons.com/specials
Reservations are recommended, 607-272-2222 Ext.6654
Easter Bunch at Simeon’s American Bistro
Brunch: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm | All Day Dining: 11:30 am – 9:00pm
Reservations: 607-272-2212 | Simeons Ithaca Website
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BRUNCH SPECIALS: Cinnamon Buns, King Crab Omelet, Brie Berry Stuffed French Toast, NEW *Avocado Toast*
DINNER SPECIALS: Asiago Crusted Sea Bass over whipped potatoes served with asparagus and cherry tomatoes finished with basil oil.
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Grilled Filet Mignon served with spring carrots and potato pave finished with a wild mushroom ragout
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For a complete listing of dining establishments in Downtown Ithaca check out our Dining Directory Here
Spring is Blooming Downtown
Enjoy a stroll around downtown to take in the spring flowers peeking out from underneath the long cold winter. Crocus, hyacinth, daffodils, and tulips are popping up everywhere! Get the family out for some enviable Spring photos ops too! Bulbs and spring flowers were lovingly planted by the Cornell Cooperation Extension’s Beautification Brigade
Self-Guided Walking Tours
Or a enjoy a self-guided History & Art of Downtown Ithaca walking tour made possible by the History Center in Tompkins County
