Cornell University, United States

Off the Beaten Path in Cornell University

The real Cornell University lives beyond the tourist trail. In the neighborhoods where locals actually spend their time, you'll find the authentic character, the unmarked restaurants, and the quiet corners that make a city worth knowing.

A campus perched above Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes — dramatic gorges, Collegiate Gothic halls, and a land-grant mission spanning agriculture to engineering.

Top Off the Beaten Path Spots

•McGraw Tower — a 173-foot clock tower with a 21-bell chime that rings concerts daily, overlooking the Arts Quad
•Cascadilla Gorge — a forested gorge with waterfalls and a stone staircase trail connecting downtown Ithaca to campus
•Sage Chapel — a Romanesque chapel with an interior of Tiffany-style stained glass and carved stone, used for concerts and services

Hidden Off the Beaten Path Gems

•Cornell Botanic Gardens — over 4,000 acres of natural areas including the F.R. Newman Arboretum and wildflower gardens near Beebe Lake
•Uris Library reading room — a cathedral-like reading room with a vaulted ceiling and tall windows, one of the most photographed campus interiors in America

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