Outdoor Things to Do in Ithaca, NY

Explore at your own pace with app-guided clues, puzzles, and hidden stories.

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Ways to explore Ithaca, NY with Questo

One app, one type of quest — different ways to play it.

As a scavenger hunt

Solve clues and puzzles at real Ithaca, NY landmarks. Race against the clock or take it at your own pace — and bring a group to compete for a spot on the leaderboard.

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As a self-guided walking tour

A GPS-guided walking route with stories along the way. Play on your own schedule, stop and resume anytime — and once you've downloaded a quest, it works fully offline.

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Frequently asked questions

How do self-guided walking tours in Ithaca, NY work?
Download the Questo app, pick a walking tour in Ithaca, NY, and start walking. The app guides you with GPS to each stop, where you solve a clue or puzzle before moving on. Most tours take 60-120 minutes. No booking needed, start anytime.
How many walking tours are available in Ithaca, NY?
Questo currently offers 1 self-guided walking tour in Ithaca, NY. Prices start from $5.25 per person.
Do I need to book a walking tour in Ithaca, NY in advance?
No, Questo walking tours are self-guided and available anytime. There is no booking, no fixed time, and no guide to meet. Just open the app when you are ready and start exploring Ithaca, NY at your own pace.

Discover Ithaca, NY, United States of America on foot with Questo's self-guided walking tours: follow clues from landmark to landmark and uncover stories most visitors walk straight past. Start with Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Ithaca, NY, the most popular quest in Ithaca, NY. The routes cover 12 landmarks, monuments, and hidden corners across the city. Quests start from $5.25, and there's no guide to meet and no time slot to book: open the app, start walking, and pause whenever you like.

About Ithaca, NY

Discover the beauty of the Finger Lakes with Questo's self-guided walking tours and city treasure hunts. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and immerse yourself in interactive stories as you explore Ithaca’s gorges, waterfalls, and vibrant downtown.

From mystery games on the Ithaca Commons to clue-filled adventures along Cascadilla Gorge Trail and through the Cornell University campus, each quest blends sightseeing with immersive storytelling. You will visit Ithaca Falls, Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Stewart Park, and hidden gems like Buttermilk Falls State Park — all at your own pace, with no guide required.

Perfect for couples on a scenic getaway, families with kids, groups of friends, or solo travelers, Questo turns "things to do in Ithaca NY" into live, interactive adventures. Start anytime, pause for a local coffee or farm-to-table meal, and experience Ithaca’s mix of nature, culture, and small-town charm in a way you will never forget.