With the month of May just one more night’s sleep away from us, it’s quickly become that time of year where we’re already figuring out how we can cool ourselves off. Rising temperatures always bring a smile to our face after a long winter, but now it’s time to plan how you can survive New York’s hot and sunny days. Just one of the many natural wonders within our city of waterfalls, there’s a beautiful natural pool waiting for you out in the Finger Lakes that you’re going to want to visit this summer.

A stunning feature of the city of Ithaca, Buttermilk Fall State Park is a gem of the Finger Lakes.
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Covering over 800 acres of land, one of the state park's main features is the cascading falls along Buttermilk Creek.
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Forming a natural pool at the base of the falls, the beautiful clear water is a breathtaking designated swimming spot.
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It's here in the lower area of the park where you'll find the natural pool, open fields with plenty of picnic tables and even campsites.
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If you're looking to work up a sweat first before cooling off in the water (that is if the heat isn't already doing that for you), you can explore the six different trails that are in the upper part of the park.
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Bringing you along the gorge, by magical waterfalls and around Lake Treman, there's so much to explore here at this scenic state park.
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Before you know it, swimming season will be in effect, available for you to take advantage of on the weekends from 11AM to 7PM.
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An amazing place to take a day trip, you'll find plenty of shaded areas here that will assist in keeping you cool.
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So who's ready to enjoy waterfalls and summer adventures?
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Anxious to see this park and the stunning waterfalls that await you here? Then have no fear! Just because you have to wait for swimming season to start doesn't mean you can't make an early trip here. The state park is open all year long and the hiking trails are back open for the year for you to explore. To find out more information about Buttermilk Falls State Park, click here.

How to get here: 106 East Buttermilk Falls Road Ithaca, NY 14850

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