Cayuga Lake Creamery

Finger Lakes


This roadside creamery serves up some 30 different ices from a possible 200 flavors, including ones made with local wines. Also on the crowd-pleasing menu are burgers, sandwiches and hot dogs.

The Creamery is a 25-minute drive northwest of Ithaca.


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