Lakewatch Inn

Lakewatch Inn is a really nice facility in Ithaca that caters to many fraternity and sorority formals. I have been to it several times and have always enjoyed myself. The Inn itself is realy nice, with a gorgeous view that is a great backdrop against which to take pictures. They have two floors and can also serve alcohol. The dance floor is in the middle and quite spaceous. I found the food to be very good and there was a nice variety every time that I went. I think this place is a bit overdone because too many formals are held here. Given that Ithaca is "centrally isolated", there aren't too many other places, but I would check out Celebrations and some other places to try and be a bit different. more

Lakewatch is a wonderful place for any group (especially a fraternity or sorority) that is looking to hold an event. It is in a beautiful location and the surroundings are gorgeous. The hall itself is relatively large and has an upstairs that can also be used. I attended two formals there and had very positive experiences at both. The food that is served is very good and the room is always set up extremely nicely. It is a little out of the way and would require transportation to get to, but this shouldn't deter anyone from using the facility. I wasn't involved in planning either of the events I went to so I can't necessarily speak to that aspect of things, but I know that the price was competitive with other places. Overall, this is a very nice facility and in fact, many groups hold events there. Thus, I would recommend booking very far in advance in order to guarantee availability. more