Experience Ithaca:

Indoor Family Fun

What to do on a rainy day with your kids? Let us help! The following is a suggested itinerary for families. The Sciencenter is open 7 days a week during July & August and closed Mondays the rest of the year. This community-built, hands-on science museum is sure to enlighten, entertain, and energize your young tot, child or teenager. If the rain is a sprinkle, consider a round of mini-golf at the Sciencenter's Galaxy Golf . Sure fun for the whole family!   Nearby, visit Jolly Joker Hall of Games for arcade games and fun after lunch at Papa John's Pizza. Next, visit the Downtown Ithaca Commons, where younger children will enjoy Alphabet Soup. Also visit Cat's Pajamas located in Dewitt Mall just off the Commons. These local children's stores feature fun educational toys and cool kids' clothes. Looking for a good story? All the bookstores in the downtown area have expansive children's sections as well as something for Mom and Dad. Stop by the Tompkins County Public Library for storytelling hour or to check out a book or video. While downtown, venture over to the History Center in Tompkins County . Examine history through a local lens. Learn all the things that make the Ithaca & Tompkins County area unique. Enjoy a few hours at Dynamic Patterns on Cayuga Street where you can paint your own pottery. They'll fire them for you and have them ready in a couple days. Right around the corner at Providence Hobbies , you can pick up some toys and models. Does your family enjoy ice cream? If so, we have several local ice cream shops. Purity Ice Cream offers all home-made products made from fresh milk delivered to their store three times a week. Or, if you are near Cornell University , visit the Cornell Dairy Bar located on the corner of Tower Road & Wing Road in Stocking Hall.