There are plenty of things to do and see around Cornell, Ithaca, and
the Finger Lakes region:
| Cornell |
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 Cornell Plantations:
Botanical gardens, an arboretum, and natural areas sprinkled throughout campus. |
| Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art: Building was designed by I.M. Pei and has
great views inside and out (stunning views of the campus and Cayuga Lake). |
| Cornell Chimes in McGraw Clock Tower: Climb the clock tower's 161 steps for
a gorgeous view of Ithaca and Cayuga Lake, and watch a live performance of the 21-bell chimes. |
| Cornell Dairy Bar and Store:
Treat yourself to ice cream made just steps away using Cornell cows' milk. After all, Ithaca is the
Home of the Ice Cream Sundae. |
| Walking tour of Cornell campus:
Learn all sorts of interesting facts about Cornell's history and campus during a guided 1.25-hour tour. |
| Cornell Orchards store:
Sample and buy a huge variety of apples, plus buy other fruits and gifts such as
Cornell Sheep Program wool blankets. |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology
is located minutes away in beautiful Sapsucker Woods |
| Ithaca |
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| The Ithaca Sciencenter
has many hands-on science exhibits for kids of all ages. It is also a NY Space Grant Consortium member. |
| The Museum of the Earth
is a great place to view and touch fossils (including a North
American Right Whale and a mastodon) plus learn about Earth's past, present, and future. |
| The Commons and downtown Ithaca:
The outdoor pedestrian mall and surrounding area is home to an eclectic selection of gift shops,
clothing stores, artsy cinema, and restaurants. |
| Ithaca Farmers Market:
Held in a pavilion on the shore of Cayuga Lake, this farmers market offers a variety of local agriculture, foods, and crafts. |
| Moosewood Restaurant:
Named as one of the thirteen most influential restaurants of the 20th century by Bon Appetit magazine, Moosewood offers
healthful natural cuisine and internationally acclaimed cookbooks. |
There are over 150 waterfalls within a 10-mile radius of downtown Ithaca... hence
the popular phrase "Ithaca is Gorges." Three popular large waterfalls/state parks in the area are
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| The VisitIthaca.com web page
has more information, including neat facts & trivia and
a search engine for things to do. |
| The Ithaca Journal |
| The Ithaca Times |
| Finger Lakes region | |
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| Cayuga Lake Wine Trail | |
| Seneca Lake Wine Trail | |
| Aurora ~31 mi north of Ithaca |
Aurora Inn:
Historic inn with waterfront dining. |
| MacKenzie-Childs (tableware &
home furnishings) Visitor Center and Farmhouse |
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| Auburn ~40 mi north of Ithaca |
The Harriet Tubman Home |
| William H. Seward House |
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| Watkins Glen ~26 mi west of Ithaca |
Watkins Glen State Park:
Walk over and under waterfalls along trails in this popular state park. |
| Watkins Glen International raceway |
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| Elmira ~37 mi southwest of Ithaca |
The National Soaring Museum focuses on soaring and motorless flight. |
| Birthplace of former NASA astronaut and retired USAF Colonel Eileen Collins. |
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| Mark Twain's summer residence,
where he wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and other famous works. His gravesite is also in Elmira. |
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| Corning ~44 mi southwest of Ithaca |
Corning Museum of Glass:
Browse the museum's vast collection of historic relics (including the original 200" disk for the Hale Telescope) and art,
watch or participate in glassmaking, and marvel at Steuben glassworks in the gift shop. |
| The Gaffer District
offers many museums, restaurants, and shops (including the
Corningware Corelle Revere Factory Store) in a historic setting. |
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| National
Aeronautics and Space Administration |
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National
Space Grant College and Fellowship Program |
Last Updated: June 2007