Outdoors & nature · nature center

Cayuga Nature Center

Nature center with gorge trails, live animal exhibits, and a famous six-story treehouse.

4.3 (499 Google reviews)$$Ages 2+Indoor & outdoor
  • nature
  • hiking
  • animals
  • educational
  • treehouse

1420 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA

What locals say

Insider tip 4-8 📍 Cayuga Nature Center

Visit the giant treehouse; it is very close to Taughannock Falls and a hit with children.

“kids will have a blast in the tree house”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 10 upvotes

Insider tip younger children 📍 Cayuga Nature Center

The 6-story treehouse is a fun, easy hike for younger children.

“The 6 story treehouse is a fun and easy hike”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 7 upvotes

Insider tip Heads up 📍 Cayuga Nature Center

Note that this camp is no longer running, which has increased demand for other local camps.

“demand is higher this year because Cayuga Nature Center is no longer running their very popular camp.”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 2 upvotes

📍 Cayuga Nature Center

Visit the three-story treehouse; it is a highlight for children.

“Go to the three story treehouse at Cayuga Nature Center. It’s amazing”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 24 upvotes

📍 Cayuga Nature Center

The treehouse is a highlight and can be enjoyed rain or shine.

“rain or shine, it's awesome”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 8 upvotes

7-8 📍 Cayuga Nature Center

Highly organized nature-focused camp; great for introverted children.

“the CNC is very well organized... my introvert loved CNC”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 5 upvotes

📍 Cayuga Nature Center

Educational and engaging for kids, open year-round.

“the ScienCenter and Nature Center are great and open year-round”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 3 upvotes

toddlers 📍 Cayuga Nature Center

Visit the treehouse, which is a highlight for young children and leaves a lasting impression.

“Cayuga Nature Center 's treehouse are something that might leave a lasting impression.”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 2 upvotes

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