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Local Attractions
The Statler is an ideal starting point to walk the Cornell campus. Attractions within an easy stroll include the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, McGraw Tower, the Fall Creek Gorge, and Sage Chapel, among many others.
The university's Center for Theatre Arts presents theatre and dance productions in which students perform alongside professionals. Leading orchestras and renowned soloists perform at Bailey Hall. Other entertainers, including nationally recognized touring bands and comedians, perform on campus. The campus has more than thirty outdoor tennis courts, an eighteen-hole golf course designed by Cornell alumnus Robert Trent Jones, two swimming pools, squash courts, indoor and outdoor tracks, an equestrian center, the largest indoor rock-climbing wall on the East Coast, fitness clubs, and gymnasiums. Explore the gorges and waterfalls that cut through campus. Experience the full array of cultural and athletic events that take place on campus throughout the year (Cornell Calendar of Events). Ithaca offers historic buildings and districts, many ethnic restaurants, art film and first-run cinemas, and assorted local bookstores, art galleries, and craft and specialty shops. Two public parks adjoin Cayuga Lake's southern basin. Reliable public transportation links all. A short distance away is the Finger Lakes National Forest. Buttermilk Falls, Robert H. Treman, and Taughannock Falls state parks all provide picnic spots and trails, scenic views, glens, waterfalls, cross-country skiing, and swimming. Watkins Glen at the southern end of Seneca Lake is noted for its trails, waterfalls, and auto racing. Nearby Greek Peak offers downhill and cross-country skiing. Wineries dot the western edge of Cayuga Lake. Useful links: Natural Gorges, Waterfalls, and Parks - Ithaca and Tompkins County are home to beautiful gorges, waterfalls, state parks, and other natural attractions:
Light in Winter - Where else will you see superheroes, robots, world explorers, cosmic gardens, a musical dim sum and one of South Africa's greatest musicians, all in one weekend? Event takes place January 18 - 20, 2008. Ithaca Farmers' Market - An open-air market filled with fresh produce and local crafts. Open mid-May through October. Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University - An impressive collection that spans 40 centuries and six continents in a building designed by the world-renowned architect I. M. Pei. Prints, as well as Asian and contemporary art, are among its gems. Watkins Glen International - At the base of Seneca Lake in Watkins Glen, NY, Watkins Glen International offers the best in NASCAR, SCCA, and USAC competition. Corning Museum of Glass - Displays and exhibits for all ages about the history of glass include live glass-blowing demonstrations by world-famous Steuben crystal artisans. National Warplane Museum - An educational institution founded to collect, preserve, interpret and exhibit military aviation memorabilia and to fly military aircraft. Cornell Plantations - A museum of living plants, Cornell Plantations includes the arboretum, botanical garden, and the natural areas of Cornell University. Robert Trent Jones 18-Hole Golf Course - Arrangements can be made for Statler guests to play on this prestigious private local course. Sagan Planet Walk - Monuments marking the sun and each planet accurately sized and spaced to scale (one to five billion), stretch along a 3/4 mile downtown walk. The walk is named after Cornell astronomer Carl Sagan. Paleontological Research Institution - Changing exhibits and one of the largest fossil collections in the nation help visitors understand the diversity of life on earth. Sciencenter - A hands-on science museum and outdoor science park for people of all ages. Cayuga Lake Cruises - A three-hour dinner cruise that offers a panoramic view of Cayuga Lake and the surrounding countryside. Kitchen Theatre - A year-round professional theatre that champions new and contemporary works in a variety of theatrical modes and re-imaginings of classic dramas. Hangar Theatre - A professional regional theater that offers a playbill of outstanding productions featuring nationally acclaimed actors, directors, and designers. Open summers. Additional Tourism Information: |
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Statler Hotel, 130 Statler Drive, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-6901
Phone: 1-800-541-2501 or (607)257-2500 Fax: (607) 257-6432 Email: statler_reserve@cornell.edu |
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