3 days in Finger Lakes & Castile Itinerary

Ithaca is a city in the Southern Tier-Finger Lakes region of New York. Your day by day itinerary now includes Ithaca Falls Natural Area. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): take in nature's colorful creations at Cornell Botanic Gardens, gain insight at Cornell University, and then walk around Ithaca Falls Natural Area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun): admire the majestic nature at Robert Treman State Park and then immerse yourself in nature at Buttermilk Falls State Park.

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Newark to Ithaca is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Newark in October; daily highs in Ithaca reach 61°F and lows reach 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Castile.

Established in 1821 and named after a historical region in Spain, Castile is a town in Wyoming County with a neighboring village of the same name known for its rural lifestyle.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): immerse yourself in nature at Letchworth State Park.

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Getting from Ithaca to Castile by car takes about 2.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Castile can reach 64°F, while at night they dip to 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride back home.