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people strolling Ithaca Commons on sunny summer day

Moving to Ithaca? Here are resources to help you settle into your new home.

Ithaca area

Ithaca is a vibrant, family-friendly community, home to scholars, artists, farming, and the scenic natural beauty of the Finger Lakes region. The spectacular changing seasons are punctuated by year-round festivals enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Outdoor activities abound, including boating, hiking, biking, skiing, winetasting, and exploring miles of picturesque back roads. Enjoy a wealth of local arts, dining, theater, music and cinema. The cities of Syracuse and Binghamton are less than an hour’s drive away, and New York City, Philadelphia, and Toronto are an easy weekend getaway. Take a closer look at why so many people say “Ithaca is Gorges!”

Commuting

Many Cornell University employees commute from towns and cities beyond Ithaca. Syracuse, Binghamton, Cortland, and Corning are more populated options; if you prefer the countryside, rural areas include towns and villages such as Trumansburg, Danby, Brooktondale, Dryden, Newfield, and Groton.

There are numerous options for commuters, including rideshares, carpooling, and bus service – visit Transportation Benefits for more details.

 

Resources for Families

Cornell is a family-friendly workplace, and provides a wealth of services to help you transition and support your entire family.

  • Parenting: Take a look at programs and resources available to Cornell families, including support groups, workshops, resources for children with special needs, adoption, childcare, and financial assistance.
  • Elder Care: Cornell provides a Dependent Care Resource & Referral Service to staff, faculty, students, and retirees, who can assist caregivers with finding the support and assistance they need.

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[Lisa] Favorite spots on campus, this feels to me like a trick question. [Travis] It's not a specific spot I think,  

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it's that Cornell has so many different areas. [Avery] The Gorge behind the engineering quad.  

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[Lisa] The botanical gardens. The Arboretum. [Aaron] I love the Arboretum. [Ten] The Bicentennial Garden. [Multiple voices] Libe Slope.

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[Lisa] I think everybody loves that. [Ryan] I can see the beautiful hills and the topography.  

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[Aaron] There's just a a sense of awe there. [Christine] I am very fortunate to be right next to Sage Chapel.  

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I find that building to be so inspiring and so beautiful, and just a place where you can find some solitude.

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[Avery] I really enjoy just sitting and 
hearing nature. [Cortney] Anytime I have a free 15 or 30  

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minutes I can go walk around Beebe Lake just to refresh myself to recharge. [Julie] Just walking around  

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campus and finding nooks and gardens. [Travis] Quiet areas, you know, walks hikes. [Julie] And I find that  

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that really helps doing that in between meetings or if I just need to take a break from work.

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[Travis] The fact that there has so many different things I think is more important than just a specific  

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spot for me. [Cortney] The Cornell campus is beautiful. [Lisa] We are so lucky to have all of this around us.