Rich Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 My wife and I left Cherry Ridge, PA (N30) on Sunday morning for a couple days of R&R. Yes, you still need it in retirement, may be more so. It was a short trip of 45 minutes to KITH, Ithica/Tompkins Co.airport. Down town Ithica is beautiful with a lot of older architecture, shops, restaurants and Cornell University, founded in the 1800's A three hour dinner cruise on Lake Senaca from Watkins Glen was nice but the food needs improvement. It didn't compare to the great food on a dinner cruise on Lake Scannetelles a few years back. Monday we spent most of the day at Stewart State Park, on Lake Cayuga, swimming. (90*F), dinner at a local restaurant and a movie. Tuesday we headed home to beat the wx. Heavy rains at N30 1 hour after landing. Lunch at the Airport diner and a ride home finished what prooved to be a really good get-away. We've been to the region many times, and if your planning on a trip, it's a great place to go. A lot of history and absolute beautiful sceenery. Oh, and don't forget, it's wine country. The engine/aircraft worked fine, no problems and the first time using 91 octane non-E fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Rich, is transportation available at Ithica? Rental or courtesy car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Hi Dick, Yes, there is Hertz and Avis located in the terminal building. Aircraft parking is at the FBO, Taughannock, for $5 per night. There is a facility fee of $10 and a landing fee of $5. Phone numbers: Avis-- 607.257.0441-------$41.50 per day Econo Lodge----607.257.1400------$95 weekdays and $117 weekends. Nice rooms, very clean, great staff and local to everything. Just 2 miles from the airport and approx 5 miles to downtown Ithica. Shopping and a good Italian restaurant is accross the street from the motel. If I can help in any other way, please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Thanks Rich. No imminent plans but haven't been up to the N.E. in years and I'll put this destination on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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