Ithaca Falls

Ithaca Falls is a waterfall located within the city of , . It is the last of a series of waterfalls along the hanging valley formed where intersects the glacial trough of .
Wikipedia
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  • Type: Waterfall
  • Description: Waterfall on Fall Creek, Ithaca, New York
  • Also known as: “Fall Creek Falls”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Uris Library and Willard Straight Hall.

Library
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is a library on the campus of Cornell University, located at the southwest corner of the Arts Quad overlooking Libe Slope. The oldest library building at Cornell, also houses the A.

Community center
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is the student union building on the central campus of Cornell University in . Conceived as a memorial to Willard Dickerman Straight, its construction was initiated by his widow, Dorothy Payne Whitney Straight, with the aim of enriching student life.

Library
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cayuga Heights and Ithaca.

Town
is a village in the Town of Ithaca, , United States, and a suburb of . The population was 4,114 at the 2020 census.

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is a small city in the region of central , at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake. In addition to being the home of Cornell University and College, is known for its several gorges and waterfalls, small eclectic shops and restaurants, and deep interest in politics.

Hamlet
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is a census-designated place in the town of Ithaca, , United States. As of the 2020 census, had a population of 1,168. It is located immediately east of the Cornell University campus.

Ithaca Falls

Latitude
42.45282° or 42° 27′ 10″ north
Longitude
-76.49164° or 76° 29′ 30″ west
Elevation
436 feet (133 metres)
Open location code
87J5FG35+48
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1236639324
Open­Street­Map feature
waterway=­waterfall
Geo­Names ID
5122435
Wiki­data ID
Q16909460
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Satellite Map

Discover Ithaca Falls from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Italian—“Ithaca Falls” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “伊萨卡瀑布”
  • Chinese: “伊薩卡瀑布”
  • Italian: “Cascate di Ithaca”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as University Hill and Fall Creek.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ithaca Falls Natural Area and Horseshoe Falls.

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