DANE EMERSON HOUSE
1642 West Danby Road
Newfield, New York 14867-9728
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Detailed Directions
The Dane Emerson House is nestled on 55 private acres, 4 miles South of Ithaca, 11 miles North of Spencer, and convenient to numerous local destinations in the Finger Lakes region.
- Downtown Ithaca: 10 minutes
- Cornell University: 15 minutes
- Ithaca College: 15 minutes
- South end of Cayuga Wine Trail: 20 minutes
- South end of Seneca Wine Trail: 30 minutes
- We recommend using Google Maps or Map Quest for general directions. For more detailed local directions, we have included the following:
From points South of the Finger Lakes and Ithaca - through Spencer
- The recommended route from all points south of Ithaca is through Spencer, as it lies directly south of Newfield, and a straight shot on Route 34/96 North. Route 34/96 is also named West Danby Road ( be aware that Route 96B is not the correct Route ).
- From Spencer, the Dane Emerson House is approximately 11.3 miles north on Route 34/96 ( aka West Danby Road ) on the left. The driveway is located directly across from our mailbox, and immediately past a cream and white house. Should you pass the driveway entrance, the house will be visible on the left as you climb and bank. The house is illuminated at night and the red barn should also be clearly visible from the road.
From points North through Ithaca
- It will be necessary to enter in to the city of Ithaca, taking Route 13 South towards Elmira/ Spencer.
- Routes 13, 34 and 96 combine briefly to head south out of Ithaca. Route 34/96 is also named West Danby Road.
- Traveling South on Routes 13, 34/96 take the Route 34/96 left split to Spencer (clearly marked). This split is just beyond Buttermilk Falls Park, immediately outside the Ithaca City limits.
- From this point, the Dane Emerson House is approximately 4 miles on your right.
- Additional visual markers:
- Sunny’s Self Storage on the left, at approximately 2 miles out of Ithaca
- Little Tree Orchard sign and Newfield Depot Road on the right, at approximately 3.5 miles out of Ithaca. Immediately after passing Newfield Depot Road ( on the right ) Routes 34/96- West Danby Road climb and bank left, a 50MPH left bank yield sign will be visible on your right
- 2 more left bank yield signs can be seen – begin to slow considerably
- turn on your right turn signal
- at this point, the house should be visible on the right, down in a low knoll
- a barn will be visible on your right as you slow and approach the driveway
- slow considerably as the driveway requires a sharp right turn
- the drive entrance is clearly marked: 1642 West Danby Road ( Route 34/96 )