Cornell Botanic Gardens, Ithaca

Name: Cornell Botanic Gardens
Address: 124 Comstock Knoll Drive, Ithaca, United States

#16 among attractions in Ithaca

Botanical garden, Park, Relax in park

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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. The greater Botanic Gardens includes 40 different nature areas around Cornell and Ithaca, covering 4,300 acres. ()

Established: 1875 (149 years ago)Area: 6.72 mi²Elevation: 837 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°27'0"N, 76°28'19"W

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124 Comstock Knoll DriveIthaca United States

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Cornell Botanic Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Ithaca
19 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.
0.7 miW
Nightlife, Cinema
Telluride House, Ithaca
19 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.
0.4 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Bailey Hall, Ithaca
11 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...
0.7 miW
Spiritual, Church
Sage Chapel, Ithaca
17 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.
0.7 miW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Ezra Cornell, Ithaca
18 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.
~1280 ftW
Universities and schools
Beebe Lake, Ithaca
7 min walk • Beebe Lake is a reservoir in Ithaca, New York, located on the campus of Cornell University.
0.4 miW
Waterfall
Triphammer Falls, Ithaca
11 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.
0.5 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Risley Theatre, Ithaca
14 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.
0.7 miW
Gothic Revival architecture
Willard Straight Hall, Ithaca
19 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.
0.7 miW
Tower
Cornell Chimes, Ithaca
18 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.
~720 ftW
Carl Sagan, Universities and schools
Cornell University, Ithaca
4 min walk • Cornell University is a private Ivy League and statutory land-grant research university, based in Ithaca, New York.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cornell Botanic Gardens?

Nearby attractions include Cornell University, Ithaca (4 min walk), Beebe Lake, Ithaca (7 min walk), Triphammer Falls, Ithaca (11 min walk), Bailey Hall, Ithaca (11 min walk).

How to get to Cornell Botanic Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cornell Botanic Gardens:

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Bradfield Hall • Lines: 81 (7 min walk)
Appel Commons • Lines: 81 (9 min walk)