Cornell Botanic Gardens
The botanical garden and arboretum of Cornell University. Gardens, ponds and a hilltop observation deck form one connected area, open to the public free of charge.
Cornell Botanic Gardens (formerly Cornell Plantations) covers about 1.4 square km. It includes themed gardens around the visitor center, such as the herb garden, native plant garden and vegetable garden, as well as the F. R. Newman Arboretum to the east. Within the arboretum, ponds, lawns and observation decks are good for walks, and the autumn foliage is especially rich. Entry is free, and the visitor center has maps. It is about a 15-minute walk from Cornell's central campus, and it can be combined with Beebe Lake and Triphammer Falls.
Opening hours
Gardens and arboretum from sunrise to sunset; visitor center hours vary by season
Nearby sights
- Cornell University
- Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
- Cascadilla Gorge Trail
- Ithaca Falls
- Ithaca Commons
- Moosewood Restaurant
- Sciencenter
- Stewart Park