When visiting Cornell Botanic Gardens, we recommend starting at our Nevin Welcome Center to get oriented, explore the surrounding gardens, and then set out to more wondrous areas. We also invite you to check out our interactive map, which can help you find the experiences you seek.
CHECK OUT OUR INTERACTIVE MAPStart your visit here to learn what to see and do from our visitor services staff, check out our exhibits, shop our Garden Gift Shop, and step outside to explore specialty gardens.
Explore the #1 most beautiful college arboretum, a place of beauty and scientific study, featuring collections of trees, shrubs, and specialty gardens.
Explore our unique gardens and collections
Find plants with interesting color, texture, and shape, which add beauty to the winter landscape.
This area's “garden rooms” show perennials, shrubs, and ornamental grasses can be used in inspiring ways.
Enjoy the view from this overlook, which displays dwarf conifers, perennials, and small flowering trees.
Explore eleven unique natural areas on Cornell University’s campus including Beebe Lake, Cascadilla and Fall Creek Gorges, Mundy Wildflower Garden and more!
Beebe Lake is a sanctuary of water, woods, and wetlands in the heart of the Cornell Campus.
Nearly 200 feet deep, Fall Creek’s Gorge is among the most impressive gorges in the Finger Lakes Region.
The iconic Cascadilla Gorge Trail passes through one of the most picturesque gorges in the Finger Lakes Region.
We steward over 30 unique off-campus natural areas throughout Tompkins County, each offering a unique sense of place and opportunities to explore and study.
Explore lake cliffs, forests, shrub thickets, meadows, and a gorge with a 35’ high waterfall.
Majestic, magical, inspirational, with trees over 150 feet tall, this site is a sanctuary in every sense of the word.
Long appreciated as one of Ithaca's most beautiful wooded gorges and for its cascading series of waterfalls.
Chia, Amaranth, and Quinoa: From Ancient Seeds to “Superfoods” is on display at the Nevin Welcome Center. This exhibit explores the stories behind these ancient seeds and how they are used today.
There are many ways to explore Cornell Botanic Gardens!
Learn from our plant tags and other interpretive labels throughout the gardens.
Where we recommend visiting for gardening inspiration.
Visiting with family? Check out these spots to make your family visit extra fun!