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Free admission.
Cornell Botanic Gardens is a living museum spanning over 3,600 acres of biologically diverse landscapes in the Finger Lakes region. Visitors explore specialty gardens surrounding the Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center, including the Robison Herb Garden with over 500 herb varieties, the Treman Woodland Walk with moisture-loving plants along a hemlock-shaded stream, and the iconic Cascadilla Gorge Trail, which passes through ancient bedrock and six waterfalls while exposing sedimentary rocks deposited 400 million years ago. The F.R. Newman Arboretum and Mundy Wildflower Garden offer additional natural areas to discover. The Welcome Center features interpretive exhibits and fully accessible restrooms. Guided tours depart regularly, and self-guided exploration is supported by an interactive garden map and a Pocketsights mobile app providing natural and cultural history at various points of interest. The gardens open daily from dawn to dusk throughout the year in Ithaca, New York.
Admission is free. The venue says: “Our gardens and natural areas are open and free of charge, year round from dawn to dusk.”
Hours: Gardens: dawn to dusk year round; Nevin Welcome Center: Tuesdays through Sundays, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Prices quoted from cornellbotanicgardens.org · read on . Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.
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4 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 10 – 18Event
Garden guides lead relaxing strolls through the botanic gardens every Saturday and Sunday at 10 am, with no pre-registration required.
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“Tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 10 am, June 13 through October 18.”
Oct 11Event
An exhibition tour explores plants deeply connected to Indigenous cultures and relationships rooted in respect, reciprocity, and responsibility.
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“October 11, 2026: "Cultivating Hope: Plants and Indigenous Knowledge" Plant Exhibition Tour at Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center”
Oct 30Event
Cornell Botanic Gardens staff lead monthly nature walks observing the beauty and drama of nature unfolding while exploring various paths and gardens.
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“October 30, 2026: Mindful Botany Walk at Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center”
Oct 31Event
Hands-on activities provided by Learning by Leading Youth Educators feature different activities offering learning opportunities for families.
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“October 31, 2026: Drop In Discovery Days at Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center”
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Weekdays: 12pm to 10pm, Weekends: 10am to 6pm
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Tuesday 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Wednesday 8:00pm - 10:00pm, Thursday 7:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Saturday 3:00pm - 11:00pm
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Monday-Friday: 9 AM-6PM Saturday: 10AM-6PM Sunday: Open for Private Events
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2 miOct 25 · Spooky Science
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Tuesday – Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
6 miOct 19 – 26 · Tree "Buds" Weekly Tree Phenology Walks
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Open Daily dawn — dusk
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Tuesday-Sunday 9:00AM to 7:00PM, June through October
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Dawn to dusk, 365 days a year
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Wednesday–Saturday 10am–6pm
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