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Cornell Botanic Gardens

An outdoor spot in Cornell, Ithaca, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: May–Oct.

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Cornell Botanic Gardens in Cornell, Ithaca
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Why go

Herb gardens, arboretum and gorge trails on the Cornell campus.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Ithaca, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, 0.7 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Cornell
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
May–Oct

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Ithaca, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art

    Free I.M. Pei-designed art museum with a 5th-floor view over Cayuga Lake.

    Sight · 0.7 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Ithaca Falls

    150-foot falls a short walk from downtown, the tallest of the city's gorges.

    Outdoors · 1.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Moosewood Restaurant

    Vegetarian restaurant since 1973 whose cookbooks shaped American meatless cooking.

    Food · 1.5 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Ithaca Farmers Market

    Lakeside pavilion market with farm stands and prepared food from local vendors.

    Shopping · 1.9 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Purity Ice Cream

    Ithaca scoop shop since 1936, known for big portions and local flavors.

    Food · 1.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Buttermilk Falls State Park

    Gorge Trail beside a chain of cascades ending in a swimming hole.

    Outdoors · 3.5 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Cornell Botanic Gardens is a stop on our Finger Lakes Wine Trail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Ithaca run from 31°F in January to 83°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Cornell Botanic Gardens itself, we suggest: May–Oct.

Modelled monthly averages for Ithaca from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Ithaca weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
124 Comstock Knoll Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Coordinates
42.44962, -76.47284
Destination
Ithaca, New York

Cornell Botanic Gardens: quick answers

How much time do you need at Cornell Botanic Gardens?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Cornell Botanic Gardens. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Cornell Botanic Gardens?

Our pick: May–Oct.

Is Cornell Botanic Gardens free?

Yes, we list Cornell Botanic Gardens as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Cornell Botanic Gardens?

Cornell Botanic Gardens is at 124 Comstock Knoll Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA, in Cornell. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Cornell Botanic Gardens?

Cornell Botanic Gardens appears on Finger Lakes Wine Trail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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