Balch Hall Renovation Ph 2 - Unclaimed

The 14853 area includes central Ithaca and Cornell’s campus on the East Hill, with steep streets connecting the hilltop to downtown and Cayuga Lake’s southern end. Winters are cold and snowy, while summers are warm and green. Cornell’s historic buildings and the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art stand out, and nearby outdoor options include the Cornell Botanic Gardens, Cascadilla Gorge Trail, and Stewart Park along the lake. Downtown offers independent restaurants, cafés, shops, live music, and theaters, while campus adds galleries and cultural events. Public buses connect Cornell, downtown, and other parts of Ithaca; walking and biking are common, though hills shape many trips. Playgrounds, library branches, and trails provide everyday places to explore, including routes suited to leashed dogs.