Whether you are a prospective student, an architecture enthusiast, or a local traveler looking for a scenic afternoon, Cornell University’s campus in Ithaca, NY offers a stunning blend of natural gorges and breathtaking design. This curated walking tour takes you through four of the most unique, inspiring, and visually captivating stops on campus. Let’s explore!
Stop 1: Begin at the Suspension Bridge
We start our tour with a classic Ithaca experience: walking over a gorge. Suspended high above Fall Creek, the Triphammer Footbridge (often referred to simply as the Suspension Bridge) connects Cornell Heights to central campus. Limited free parking is available on the north side of the bridge. Walking across gives you a slight, thrilling bounce underfoot and an unparalleled view of the rushing water below. It’s the perfect place to pause, take in Ithaca’s natural beauty, and truly understand Cornell’s famous “gorges” reputation.
Stop 2: The A.D. White Library (Inside Uris Library)
Next, walk across the Arts Quad to Uris Library. The Andrew Dickson White Library is named after Cornell’s first president. It is a multi-tier “library within a library” that features soaring, dark-lacquered iron walkways, intricate spiral staircases, and thousands of historic books lining ornate balconies. It is frequently cited as one of the most beautiful university libraries in the world and offers a quiet, inspiring sanctuary that feels straight out of Harry Potter.
Stop 2: The A.D. White Library (Inside Uris Library)
Next, walk across the Arts Quad to Uris Library. The Andrew Dickson White Library is named after Cornell’s first president. It is a multi-tier “library within a library” that features soaring, dark-lacquered iron walkways, intricate spiral staircases, and thousands of historic books lining ornate balconies. It is frequently cited as one of the most beautiful university libraries in the world and offers a quiet, inspiring sanctuary that feels straight out of Harry Potter.
Stop 2: The A.D. White Library (Inside Uris Library)
Next, walk across the Arts Quad to Uris Library. The Andrew Dickson White Library is named after Cornell’s first president. It is a multi-tier “library within a library” that features soaring, dark-lacquered iron walkways, intricate spiral staircases, and thousands of historic books lining ornate balconies. It is frequently cited as one of the most beautiful university libraries in the world and offers a quiet, inspiring sanctuary that feels straight out of Harry Potter.
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