15 STEPS supports and represents local and national artists by selling their work and telling their stories. Visit us to find jewelry, pottery, chocolates and more!

Loose Threads carries fun and funky clothes and gifts for every woman. Be sure to check out their vintage and thrift clothing on the second floor!

Luxury lingerie and apothecary products.

Browncoat Cat Rescue

One of our most common questions is, “Where do the cats come from?”

They come from Browncoat Cat Rescue! AKA, BCR. BCR is a volunteer run organization that focuses on unwanted and abandoned cats in Ithaca and its surrounding areas. Volunteers create awareness within the community, and educate people of the importance of spaying and neutering. By working with committed foster parents, local veterinarians, and members of the community, we can empower feral cat colony keepers, and find loving adoptive homes for rescued cats.

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BCR brings adoptable rescued kitties to the cafe, where they can socialize with people and other cats alike, and meet their future forever parent! It’s been a great way to spread awareness of cats in the community, as well as get these little ones the attention and homes they deserve.
The Cafe

Did you know the first ever cat cafe was in Taipei, Taiwan, in 1998? From there it spread to Japan, and quickly became popular since many people live in small homes that can’t house a cat. The concept since then has been popularized in many other countries – from Austria, Scotland, Canada, Australia and much much more! All over the world now, people seek the comfort of cats at cat cafes.

We also have been asked why BCR chose a cat cafe instead of an adoption center. Our mission is to create a sense of community; a place for people to come together with a common interest. Not only do we get cat-lovers, but we get coffee-lovers too! Amazing things happen when the two are combined, and the smiles left on peoples’ faces is so worth it to us. The cafe not only provides delicious drinks & fare, but also supports BCR and its cause.

Alphabet Soup is a children’s toy and book store full of imaginative, creative and fun toys, games, and books. Alphabet Soup offers free gift wrapping! Sign up for the Birthday Club. Locally owned and operated for over 25 years!

Alta Spa is a day spa located in downtown Ithaca since 1999. Alta Spa offers some of the best spa and salon services Ithaca has to offer. You can receive a full range of skin care, body care and hair care services here.

Alta Spas specializes in Waxing, Sugaring Hair Removal, Male Brazilian, Female Brazilian and Eyebrow Waxing, Anti Aging Facials and Body Treatments, Body Scrubs, Massage as well as Nail Services, Hair Cuts, Hair Color Services, Relaxers, Hair Straightening including CHI Transformation and Dreadlock grooming services.

Alta Spa gift certificates are suited for various occasions such as ladies’ night out, couples relaxation and more.

Alta Spa can help you make skincare a part of your way of life, your overall health and well being.

Alta Spa invites you to experience the latest techniques, services and products in the skin care and hair care business at our Spa and Full Service Salon.

Visit our Website MyAmericanCrafts.com and get 20% off your first web purchase by Signing up for Emails. American Crafts by Robbie Dein has been offering the work of America’s finest artisans in pottery, art glass, wood, jewelry, and fiber since 1972. All of the work is of the highest quality and hand made in America. Their motto: Life’s a Gift!

Benjamin Peters is a locally owned men’s specialty clothing and footwear store. An Ithaca tradition for 20 years, Benjamin Peters is located on the Ithaca Commons. Tailoring services are available and free of charge with any non-clearance items. Benjamin Peter, your lifestyle clothing destination for men now features the “Mezzanine Art Gallery” along with a women’s shoe boutique! We invite you to stop in and check it out!

For over 40 years the Adult Outlet has been spicing up Ithaca nights with an extensive selection of adult films, toys and entertainment. If you’ve never dared to venture inside, you’re missing out on a fabulous collection of apparel. Nearly one third of the floor space consists of shoes, wigs and costumes, as well as lingerie lines by Hollywood, Olivia and Baci, making it a favorite stop for the local burlesque community.

Don’t be shy! Stop in and see what makes the Adult Outlet one of the longest-standing businesses in downtown Ithaca.

Bool’s Flower Shop has been serving the Ithaca area since 1894. As Ithaca’s oldest flower shop their reputation for exquisite flowers, creative designs and exceptional service has grown over the years. Their commitment to service and quality has been recognized by the readers of both The Ithaca Journal and The Ithaca Times by voting Bool’s Flower Shop “Best Flower Shop in Ithaca.”

Breathe feels there is Comfort in Beauty and offers fashions for women of all sizes and all body types.

Buffalo Street Books is Ithaca’s community-owned cooperative bookstore and is located in the DeWitt Mall, right next to Greenstar Oasis.

For over 30 years, Cat’s Pajama’s has been Ithaca’s general store for kids & kids at heart.

Located in the historic DeWitt Mall, Cat’s Pajama’s truly lives up to its name. Browse through a colorful collection of travel games and amusements, magnetic poetry, kids’ science kits, infant gifts and clothing, stickers and toy trains.

Contemporary Trends has been a center for Scandinavian furniture in the Finger Lakes region and beyond since 1956. Their collection includes good modern design from the US, Italy, France, Canada, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland, as well as lamps, rugs, flatware, crystal and china. Contemporary Trends prioritizes dependable quality, excellence in design, a large selection, a broad price range, and knowledgeable assistance.

Come see some of the best modern design for home and office at Contemporary Trends on the corner of Seneca and Aurora Streets in downtown Ithaca.

F. Oliver’s makes the everyday delightful. With stores in and around the Finger Lakes, F. Oliver’s provides premium cooking ingredients, local specialty foods, and unique gifts.

Explore new flavors and new ways to cook with our exceptional extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, and freshly ground spices. Enhance everyday living with local foods, hand-crafted serving dishes, and rich, olive oil-based skin care essentials. Enjoy easy entertaining, local bounty, market days, classes, tasting parties, and more.

With guidance from our knowledgeable staff, you can assemble ingredients for a special meal, find that perfect gift, or discover a new local favorite.

Handwork, Ithaca’s Artisan Cooperative, was started in 1976 by 12 local craftspeople. Working together they could afford the cost and time of opening a retail shop to sell their work. Handwork now has approximately 40 member artisans doing a range of work that includes pottery, woodworking, glass, jewelry, fiber arts, wearable arts, leather, paper and art.

Home Green Home offers a wide variety of Earth-friendly home furnishings, housewares and gifts. From their extensive collection of organic linens for bed & bath to natural yoga & meditation supplies, you’ll find an eclectic mix of mindfully curated items that are attractive, high quality, and healthy for people and planet. Delightful gifts abound, from locally made natural candles & soaps to items made from upcycled bike tire tubes and beer bottles.

Browse Home Green Home’s books on healthful gardening & eating, or sneak into the back of the store for a nap on a dreamy organic mattress made from natural foam rubber, wool, and organic cotton. Check out the latest in stylish non-toxic lunchware and water bottles. Discover how beautiful and comfy sustainable living can be at Home Green Home!

Since 1979, Ithaca Sheepskin has been handcrafting quality sheepskin slippers, scuffs, hats, gloves, mittens, headbands, earmuffs, coats, vests, and more.

More than just a store selling wonderful, local products, Ithacamade is a hub for bringing locally made goods to the community and the local economy! Home of Silk Oak & Spirit and Kitsch.

Uncle Toddy’s is a showcase for the new Sunny Days of Ithaca Main store at 171 The Commons and for Sunny Days sale items. It features newly consigned art vendors, and an ever-evolving vendor market of eclectic local artists most Friday, Saturday & Sundays. It is also a Grateful Dead Shakedown – inside the store & on our patio in front!

Mansour Jewelers, nestled in the heart of downtown Ithaca, is one of the largest jewelry stores in the region. For the last three decades, Mansour Jewelers has been and will always be part of the happy connection between those who give and those who receive. Whether the occasion is an engagement, wedding, anniversary, a birthday or just to be nice, they pride themselves on being able to provide the most desirable gift for the greatest value.

Mansour Jewelers specializes in restoring old jewelry and will repair any kind of jewelry, no matter how difficult that may be.

Mansour Jewelers has a large inventory of pearls in all forms and shapes, as well a large inventory of watches, including Citizens, Seiko, and Pulsar.

In January of 2013, Suzanne Loesch became the new owner of Ithacards, and began the transition to Mockingbird Paperie. While retaining the favorite items and best sellers of Ithacards, Mockingbird Paperie has expanded the product line to include decorative papers from all over the world, unique gifts, writing instruments and a full line of wedding invitations. Mockingbird Paperie offers washi papers from Japan (Chiyagami/Yuzen), artisan papers from Nepal, fine stationery from France, Prague and Italy and handmade journals by local artists. Suzanne’s love and passion for everything paper is what makes Mockingbird Paperie a continuing gift to the community.

•Specializing in gems, minerals, & jewelry
•Handcrafted soaps & crystal infused oils
•Family owned & operated
•Artisanal miners
•World travelers

The Ithaca Ten Thousand Villages store has changed from an affiliated store to an independent store and is now One World Market! One World Market will continue to carry Ten Thousand Villages products, as well as those from other fair trade organizations the world over. One World Market remains strongly committed to carrying unique, handmade, fair trade gifts and to ensuring that every artisan is paid a living wage.

Petrune carries classic clothing from every decade. They specialize in vintage clothing, shoes & accessories, but also carry new items that have a classic appeal. Petrune also has its very own line of clothing made in their upstairs studio by Natasha Keller.

Ithaca’s Premier Jewelry store.

We have been fortunate enough to serve the Ithaca community for over 80 years.

We pride ourselves on quality and have done so for over three generations and continue to maintain the highest standards
in Diamonds, Precious & Semi-Precious Gem stones, Fashion Jewelry, and Watches.

We are Proud retailers of BALL Watches, AVI-8, and our own Schooley’s brand.

Schooley’s is one of the few, full service jewelry stores that excels in service: jewelry repairs, watch services, antique restoration and
Custom CAD/CAM designs.

We are the only supplier/designer of the Cayuga Lake Pendant. It has grown in popularity to the point where we now offer all of the Finger Lakes.

They are great gift ideas, graduation gifts, retirement gifts, and while worn great topics for discussion.

Please stop by anytime to take a look!

SewGreen was founded in Ithaca in 2007 as a way to save unwanted fabric, yarn and sewing equipment from going to the landfill, and to teach sewing as a self-reliant skill. The original mission has grown to also include youth development, job training, and consumer education.

Ithaca’s Lifestyle Boutique
Apparel. Skincare. Home. Supplies. Vibes.
Press Bay Alley (118 W Green St, Ithaca)

One-stop shopping for everything that makes Ithaca and the Finger Lakes incredibly special! So much MORE than a souvenir shop, come see for yourself! Very family-friendly (including still requiring masks for all those entering our store in order to keep it super safe for the kids still not eligible for vaccination).

For those who can’t get into the store during our regular hours, shop online 24/7 (www.sunnydaysny.com) or schedule a virtual or in-person private appointment. VERY FLEXIBLE about appointment options! Call 607-319-5260 or email deirdre@sunnydaysny.com

Selling rocks and minerals for collecting and healing.

T-Shirt Express is a top choice for clothing, souvenirs, and merchandise for “Ithaca is Gorges”, Cornell University, and Ithaca College. T-Shirt Express offers customized merchandise like t-shirts, magnets, bumper-stickers and more.

Brain teasers, smart toys, challenging games, clever puzzles, practical books, and learning for all ages. Think!

We are proud to be a branch of the official Cornell Store, open every day on The Ithaca Commons and we have the Cornell gear, gifts and collectibles you’re looking for!
Browse through a great selection of guys and girls Cornell t-shirts, crews and hoodies as well as caps, mugs, glassware, keychains, umbrellas, and we also have youth and toddler apparel to fit the littlest Cornell fan.
In our kitchen section, you’ll find delicious Cornell Dairy Bar ice cream in a multitude of flavors as well as Big Red and A. D. White Cheddar cheeses. During the fall and holiday seasons, Cornell Orchards Cider and Cornell Dairy Old Fashioned Egg Nog is always in store!
Stop in today and pick up a gift for yourself or a Cornell student, alumni, faculty or staff member. We have dozens of items with the Cornell brand to choose from and our friendly staff is always ready to help you make a choice.

The Tibet Store is filled with an assortment of handmade crafts imported from Tibet, Nepal and India. Peruse their stunning collection of jewelry made from silver, turquoise, lapis and coral; sumptuous embroidered pillowcases, tapestries and sarongs; and an assortment of items to assist the Buddhist practitioner, including incense, prayer beads, and Buddhist statuary.

Urban Outfitters is a global retailer with a boutique approach. Does that sound like a contradiction? How about this: Urban Outfitters is the biggest small retailer in the world.

Information for arts, cultural events and general visitors information can be found here. Looking for a room tonight? Or directions on how to walk a gorge trail from downtown to Cornell’s campus? We can help. The Downtown Visitor Center located on the main floor of the Tompkins Center for History and Culture can help with all of these requests and more. Open year round, seven days a week. Our team is ready to answer your downtown restaurant, lodging and event questions. FREE maps are available. Also take in the Ithaca is Gorges retail offerings and visitor information about all twelve Tompkins Center for History and Culture partner organizations.

Hours: The Downtown Visitor Center has re-opened with limited days and hours. We are open Thursday through Saturday from 10am – 5pm. We continue to be available via phone, email and Olark chat on our website seven days a week between the hours of 10am -5pm. Our Overlook at Taughannock and East Shore Drive Visitor Centers are closed at this time.