Moved to Ithaca three years ago from Los Angeles. I've spent much time since hunting for things to do with my kids. And "hunting" is the word, since most things to do here in Ithaca are not advertised online, and sometimes not even in the phone book, it is quite hard to find anything. It takes time. It happens by chance and by accident. And while sometimes that's great, sometimes it's frustrating too. Like what happened today -- we went to Hollenbeck's Cider Mill to see what might be found there. Found long lines out the door. Chose a couple of items to buy. Found out too late - ugh, they don't take anything but cash. Really would have liked to have known that in advance.
Also, as a mom, I need places to have specific things before I know that I can take my kids there - restrooms, kid oriented activities, not too many things that my children can break or ruin, the permission to make noise, and food, or at least a place where eating is allowed. I really wish there was some kind of resource that would give advice about these things, all in one place. I can't find anything like that. And so, here's an attempt of nothing fancy.
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