Field of Ecol. The university's 740-acre campus is bounded on two sides by steep gorges and scenic waterfalls, and many spots on campus offer spectacular views of downtown Ithaca and Cayuga Lake and beyond. The cultural and intellectual life at Cornell is stimulating and diverse.
Opportunities abound for enjoyment of and participation in music, film, art, dance, and theater.
Cornell's two concert series feature musicians of international reknown, and free concerts and recitals are frequently offered by resident faculty and students. The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, designed by I. M. Pei, provides a stunning backdrop for touring exhibitions of national prominence, and the modern Performing Arts Center enhances offerings in theater and dance. Ithaca itself has extremely active musical and theater communities, as does Ithaca College, a small liberal arts college especially well known for its music and drama departments. Direct commercial flights connect Ithaca with New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Washington, Boston and other cities.