Cornell University, Ithaca

Name: Cornell University
Address: Ithaca, United States

#24 among attractions in Ithaca

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Cornell University is a private Ivy League and statutory land-grant research university, based in Ithaca, New York. Founded in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, Cornell was founded with the intention to teach and make contributions in all fields of knowledge — from the classics to the sciences, and from the theoretical to the applied. These ideals, unconventional for the time, are captured in Cornell's founding principle, a popular 1868 quotation from founder Ezra Cornell: "I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study." ()

Alternative names: Established: 1865 (159 years ago)Coordinates: 42°26'59"N, 76°28'29"W

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Cornell University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Telluride House, Bailey Hall, Sage Chapel.

0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Ithaca
16 min walk • Perched atop the slope of Libe Slope on the Cornell University campus, the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art is a cultural gem in the heart of Ithaca, New York. This striking museum, designed by the renowned architect I.M.
0.6 miW
Nightlife, Cinema
Telluride House, Ithaca
16 min walk • The Telluride House, formally the Cornell Branch of the Telluride Association, and commonly referred to as just "Telluride", is a highly selective residential community of Cornell University students and faculty. Founded in 1910 by American industrialist L. L.
~1480 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Bailey Hall, Ithaca
8 min walk • Bailey Hall is the largest auditorium at Cornell University, seating 1324 people. It is named for Liberty Hyde Bailey, first dean of what is now Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; it was originally built by New York State for the use of agriculture students, but...
0.5 miW
Spiritual, Church
Sage Chapel, Ithaca
14 min walk • Sage Chapel is the non-denominational chapel on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York State and serves as the burial ground for many contributors to Cornell's history, including the university's founders, Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, and their wives.
0.5 miW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Ezra Cornell, Ithaca
14 min walk • The Ezra Cornell statue is a monumental statue in Ithaca, New York, United States. Located on the Arts Quad of the Cornell Central Campus, the monument honors Ezra Cornell, the co-founder and namesake of Cornell University.
~790 ftNW
Universities and schools
Beebe Lake, Ithaca
4 min walk • Beebe Lake is a reservoir in Ithaca, New York, located on the campus of Cornell University.
~1590 ftNW
Waterfall
Triphammer Falls, Ithaca
8 min walk • Triphammer Falls is a 55-foot waterfall on Fall Creek in Ithaca, New York, located within the campus of Cornell University. The waterfall existed naturally but was altered substantially in order to construct a dam in the 19th century, leading to the formation of Beebe Lake.
0.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Risley Theatre, Ithaca
11 min walk • Prudence Risley Residential College for the Creative and Performing Arts, commonly known as Risley Residential College, Risley Hall, or just Risley, is a program house at Cornell University.
~720 ftE
Botanical garden, Park
Cornell Botanic Gardens, Ithaca
4 min walk • The Cornell Botanic Gardens is a botanical garden located adjacent to the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York. The Botanic Gardens proper consist of 25 acres of botanical gardens and 150 acres of the F. R. Newman Arboretum.
0.6 miW
Gothic Revival architecture
Willard Straight Hall, Ithaca
16 min walk • Willard Straight Hall is the student union building on the central campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. It is located on Campus Road, adjacent to the Ho Plaza and Cornell Health.
0.5 miW
Tower
Cornell Chimes, Ithaca
14 min walk • The Cornell Chimes is a 21-bell chime in McGraw Tower on the central campus of Cornell University, in Ithaca, New York, United States. The chime originally had nine bells, donated by Jennie McGraw.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cornell University?

Nearby attractions include Cornell Botanic Gardens, Ithaca (4 min walk), Beebe Lake, Ithaca (4 min walk), Bailey Hall, Ithaca (8 min walk), Triphammer Falls, Ithaca (8 min walk).

How to get to Cornell University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cornell University:

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Bradfield Hall • Lines: 81 (4 min walk)
Kennedy Hall • Lines: 31, 81 (8 min walk)