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Cornell University, A Vibrant Ivy League Campus
An elite Ivy League school, Cornell University offers diverse educational and cultural experiences on its beautiful campus in Ithaca, New York. Cornell features 14 prestigious colleges, including the Graduate School and the Cornell Law School, immersed in a vibrant campus setting.
Nestled in New York's Finger Lakes region, surrounded by woodlands and waterfalls, Cornell has been part of the fabric of Ithaca since 1865. The historic campus offers an energizing experience with NCAA Division I athletics, arts and entertainment, museums, activities, and student clubs. The campus boasts an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones golf course, a sailing center, tennis courts, trails, and the Cornell Botanic Gardens.
The Statler Hotel offers a legacy of hospitality right on the Cornell University campus. Experience the perfect home base for campus tours, parent visits, and Cornell sports games. Step on campus and feel the Big Red spirit.
Cornell Campus Tours
Visitor Relations is the front door to exploring Cornell's Ithaca campus, providing information and tours to prospective students and families, alumni and Ithaca area visitors. Situated in a central location with stunning views of Beebe Lake, the Martin Y. Tang Welcome Center is the perfect place to start your campus experience.
Fuertes Observatory
The Cornell Astronomical Society (CAS) has conducted public viewing nights at Cornell University's Fuertes Observatory for over 50 years. We open the observatory every Friday night during the academic year from 8 PM until midnight, regardless of clouds.
When clear, public viewing takes place through the observatory's telescopes, including the historic 12" Irving Porter Church Refractor. Tours of the historic building, the Irving Porter Church Refractor, and our museum will be given throughout the night, regardless of the weather.
Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art features up to 35,000 masterpieces along with an extremely rare Asian Art collection. This world-renowned facility also offers panoramic views of Cayuga Lake.
Cornell Athletics
Your stay at the Statler is the perfect time to "yell Cornell" at an event for one of our thirty-seven varsity teams. Be sure to catch a football game at Schoellkopf Field, visit Barton Hall to cheer on the track team, or experience a fast-paced hockey game at Lynah Rink.
Cornell Dairy Bar
In the beautifully renovated Stocking Hall on the east end of Tower Road, the Cornell Dairy Bar is a great place for breakfast, coffee, or even sweet treat like Cornell ice cream, sundaes and floats. Regular hours vary seasonally, especially weekend hours, so please check the specific hours on Cornell Dining for updates.
Cornell Cinema
Cornell Cinema is one of the leading campus film exhibition programs in the country and an integral part of the fabric of campus life at Cornell. The cinema presents more than 75 films each semester and features an eclectic mix of contemporary and classic titles from around the globe. Working in collaboration with partners across campus and beyond, Cornell Cinema seeks to spark conversation, inspire innovative thinking, and advance interdisciplinary teaching through collective encounters with the art of film.
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology/Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary
Hike across 220 acres of gorgeous, wooded trails and learn about rare and endangered birds at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology/Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary in Ithaca, NY.
Cornell University Library
Cornell University Library is a world-renowned network of libraries offering a vast collection of resources, cutting-edge research tools, and welcoming spaces for study and collaboration. With over millions of volumes, rare manuscripts, and digital archives, it supports academic excellence, innovation, and discovery across diverse disciplines.
Cornell Recreational Services
Looking to stay active during your visit? Cornell Recreational Services provides access to fitness centers, pools, and wellness spaces across campus. Hotel guests are welcome to purchase daily passes to access these amenities during their stay. Visit the front desk for details and assistance.
Cornell Campus Tips
- Where and when are the Cornell University campus tours?
Campus tours start at the Martin Y. Tang Welcome Center (0.6 miles) and end at the Cornell Campus Store. Schedule your tour here.
- What athletic events are happening at Cornell University?
Visit the Cornell Athletics composite schedule here for a listing of athletic events.
- Where are religious services at Cornell University?
Worship services are offered by a wide variety of religious denominations on campus and in the Ithaca area. https://scl.cornell.edu/identity-resources/cornell-united-religious-work/services-curw/worship-services has campus and local information.
- What are the hours of the Cornell University Campus store?
The main Cornell Store is 0.3 miles from The Statler Hotel. Smaller satellite stores are located in our hotel lobby, the Shops at Ithaca Mall, and on the Ithaca Commons. Hours can be found here.
- What times are the Cornell Chimes concerts?
Please check https://chimes.cornell.edu/concert-schedule for the most up to date concert schedule. All concerts are open to the public - you simply have to climb the tower's 161 steps. The door to the tower opens five to ten minutes before a scheduled concert and closes before concert's end.