Founded by Andrew Dickson White and Ezra Cornell back in 1865, Cornell University is a private, Ivy League university in the city of Ithaca, New York. The campus of this elite university is a gorgeous one to explore, particularly so during the autumn season. The scenery, as well as the beautifully old academic buildings, make for great photography opportunities. Many of the buildings on the Cornell University campus are also on the United States National Register of Historic Places. For people hoping for a less crowded experience, it’s best to visit Cornell when there aren’t major events taking place.

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