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ITHACA, NY (23 miles from Field Afar)
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Cayuga
Wine Trail : The first wine trail in NY consists
of twelve wineries situated around Cayuga Lake, the longest of the glacier
carved Finger Lakes of upstate NY. No where else will travelers experience
such a multitude of premium wines, attractions, comfortable lodgings, fine
restaurants, friendly people, and splendid scenery.
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Ithaca Festival : The festival
is held the first full weekend in June, and takes place Friday and Saturday
in downtown Ithaca, Sunday in Stewart Park. You will enjoy the performances,
art, crafts, and culinary delights produced by over 1,000 artists, musicians,
craftspeople, song writers and singers, dancers, poets, chefs, puppeteers,
actors, and storytellers who make the Ithaca area their home.
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Cornell
University : Cornell University's Ithaca campus, set amid waterfalls,
gorges, lakes, and rolling hills in the Finger Lakes region of central
New York State, provides some of the most breathtaking scenery you'll find
anywhere, and the university's rich history and diverse traditions also
make exploring the campus exciting. Field Afar's location makes
it ideal for Homecoming, Graduation or Reunion weekend.
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Lake : Stretching about 40 miles northward from Ithaca and splitting
the upper half of Tompkins County in two, Cayuga Lake is the longest of
the Finger Lakes, and one of the deepest in the eastern US at 435 feet.
Boating and fishing are popular on Cayuga Lake during the spring, summer,
and fall. Numerous
streams have cut deep ravines, glens, and gorges through the hills on their
way to the lakes, and the area boasts many waterfalls in it's many scenic
parks.
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Ithaca College : Ithaca College is a vital private residential college with a multicultural student body that comes from across the country and around the world, with representatives from virtually every state and more than 40 foreign countries. |
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BINGHAMTON, NY (37 miles from Field Afar)
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| Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally : Held for four days in August each year, this Binghamton festival is named for the marinated and grilled meat sandwich served to the 80,000 people who attend. Held at the Tri-Cities Airport, the festival offers hot air balloon rides, live music along with the annual Spiedie Cook-Off. |
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BC Open : The B.C. Open derives its name from the comic strip “B.C.” written by Endicott native, Johnnny Hart. It is a regular PGA Tour stop and the largest single sporting event in the Southern Tier of the State of New York
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University: Binghamton University is nationally recognized for its strong
academic programs, distinguished faculty, and talented students. The
Binghamton campus--spread over 828 acres on a wooded hillside above the
Susquehanna River. A special campus feature is the Nature Preserve, a
117-acre forest and wetland area with a six-acre pond that adjoins the campus.
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Binghamton Mets : The Binghamton Mets are the Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets and play in the Eastern League of Professional Baseball. The Binghamton Municipal Stadium offers fans all of the amenities of a major league venue with the warmness and charm of a small city. |
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