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Cornell Plantations

1 Plantations Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
607 255 2400
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Ranked #11 of 15 attractions in Ithaca
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Owner description: Cornell Plantations is an area of great natural beauty - part of one of America's most renowned university campuses. With a combined 4,300 acres...... more » Owner description: Cornell Plantations is an area of great natural beauty - part of one of America's most renowned university campuses. With a combined 4,300 acres featuring the arboretum, botanical garden, and natural areas of Cornell University, Cornell Plantations has a lot to offer. « less
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Atlanta, Georgia
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“Beautiful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

The gardens were very nice, with great views of the fall colors. More

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Ithaca, New York
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“Best place at Cornell.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011
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The plantations are a must see at Cornell University. They are so underrated, and many students glance over the fact that we have acres and acres of greenery for our private enjoyment. More

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“what they said...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2008
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Everything in the previous review is dead on; a great summary of the place. I would only add that in recent years, whoever is in charge of the plantings has a genuine passion for botanical diversity. You WILL see things that you have not seen in the States. And they also have a sense of aesthetics. The main garden by... More

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“Experience Cornell Plantations”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2008
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Cornell Plantations isn't only for gardeners or would-be gardeners; hikers, naturalists, birders, photographers, artists and general outdoorsy types will enjoy it too. There are walkways and trails connecting 14 botanical collections, including gardens of: rhododendron, wildflowers, poisonous plants, heritage vegetables, rock plants, ground covers, shrubs, decorative arts flowers, peonies, crops and even weeds! My favorite garden is the Robison York... More

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