Best places in Dryden, United States to visit (UPDATED April, 2024)

Taughannock Falls Gorge Trail

Hiking area

👍👍 Gorge trail is easy trail to a great waterfall, very popular area, lots of people

4.90 (1.3K reviews) (~25.49 km from centre)

Taughannock Falls State Park

State park

This park has a 215-foot waterfall, campsites, beach swimming, fishing & winter sports activities.

4.80 (8.3K reviews) (~27.02 km from centre)

Robert H. Treman State Park

State park

Gorge with scenic waterfalls & a stream-fed swimming hole ringed by hiking trails & camping areas.

4.80 (3.4K reviews) (~24.56 km from centre)

Ithaca Falls Natural Area

Nature preserve

This park with a 150-foot waterfall also features ruins of 19th-century mills & areas for fishing.

4.80 (2.3K reviews) (~16.63 km from centre)

Cornell Botanic Gardens

Botanical garden

Founded in 1875, this 4,000-acre site offers specialty gardens, an arboretum & educational programs.

4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~15.12 km from centre)

Taughannock Falls Overlook View Point

Scenic spot

👍👍 For those who crave a panoramic view of the falls, the Taughannock Falls Overlook is a must-visit spot. Keep in mind that parking at this location is subject to a one-hour limit. It's a perfect vantage point to take in the awe-inspiring vista of the falls and create lasting memories. One crucial as...

4.90 (446 reviews) (~26.02 km from centre)

Rainbow Falls

Hiking area

👍👍 Worth it worth it worth it! We visited Rainbow Falls from out of town and are so glad it was recommended to us. We followed the Gorge Trail to see the waterfalls, and we'd consider it between easy and moderate. If you are not an avid hiker (I am not), it is definitely doable. I did it in flip flops...

4.80 (917 reviews) (~49.82 km from centre)

Evergreen Ithaca

Used clothing store

👍👍 Just stopped in to Evergreen after classes for some retail therapy and was assisted by the best, Gavin! Fabulous selection to choose from! Will definitely be coming back!

5.00 (282 reviews) (~18.2 km from centre)

Labrador Hollow Unique Area

Nature preserve

👍👍 Today was my first day ever visiting and it's hands one of my new favorite places!! The views are breathtakingly stunning. The boardwalk is easy to walk on. The are other trails other than the boardwalk. Go if you have never been!

4.80 (835 reviews) (~39.08 km from centre)

Ithaca Falls Trail

Hiking area

👍👍 Can get up close to 156 ft water falls located in downtown Ithaca. Short trail walk to base of falls, careful for falling rock, May want to check water levels above at bridge before hiking down to river bed. Fun facts abt. Erza Cornell and the gun factory located here. Great photo opps!

4.80 (818 reviews) (~16.74 km from centre)

Taughannock Falls

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Stunningly majestic view, especially considering you barely have to walk from the parking lot to get the full view! A must-stop if you're within 30min drive of the area. The North & South Rim trails were also very enjoyable - lots of interesting mushrooms and views of the upper falls area.

4.80 (776 reviews) (~25.49 km from centre)