Lansing, NY
- Elevation
- 925 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Located just north of Ithaca along the eastern edge of Cayuga Lake, Lansing offers a comfortable, laid-back community in the heart of the Finger Lakes. It is a popular spot for people who commute to Cornell University or downtown Ithaca but want a little more room to spread out. Route 13 runs through the area, making it easy to run errands at nearby shopping plazas or grab dinner before heading home to quiet residential streets.
Life here centers around the outdoors and the water. Myers Park serves as the local gathering spot for boating, swimming, picnics, and lakefront sunsets, while nearby Salmon Creek offers peaceful fishing and walking spots. With well-regarded schools, a mix of suburban neighborhoods and open countryside, and Ithaca just minutes down the road, Lansing gives residents an easy balance of convenience and scenic beauty.
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