# Cornell Chimes, United States: what it is and when to go

> Cornell Chimes is a chime on the campus of Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, U.S.A in United States, at 241 m above sea level. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mcgraw-tower/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Chime on the campus of Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, U.S.A · Architecture
- **Where:** United States
- **Elevation:** 241 m
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** EWR Newark, 275 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 42.44757, -76.48504

## What it is and where

Cornell Chimes is a chime on the campus of Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, U.S.A in United States, at 241 m above sea level. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Ithaca, New York](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ithaca/), where this site lists 21 more places to see, 1.2 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 42.44757, -76.48504; the nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 275 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.44757%2C-76.485043)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.44757%2C-76.485043)

It is one of the [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Cornell Chimes is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 13 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 20 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 39 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 10 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 25 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 06 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 49 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 44 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 49 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 32 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 54 |

In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Cayuga Trail Extension](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cayuga-trail-extension/): Hiking · 686 m
- [Fuertes Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fuertes-observatory/): Observatory · 1.0 km
- [Sciencenter](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/sciencenter/): Science museum in Ithaca, New York · 1.6 km
- [Personal Best Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/personal-best-brewing/): Brewery · 1.7 km
- [Clinton Ford Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/clinton-ford-observatory/): Observatory · 3.4 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: Architecture

- [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- [Brooklyn Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/brooklyn-bridge/): bridge in New York City, crossing the East River
- [Washington Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/washington-monument/): obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C
- [Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/verrazzano-narrows-bridge/): bridge in New York City
- [George Washington Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/george-washington-bridge/): bridge in New York City
- [Manhattan Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/manhattan-bridge/): bridge in New York City

Every United States place under Architecture, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cornell Chimes?

It is a chime on the campus of Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, U.S.A in United States. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Cornell Chimes?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54.

### How do you get to Cornell Chimes?

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 275 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.44757%2C-76.485043) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Cayuga Trail Extension](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cayuga-trail-extension/), [Fuertes Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fuertes-observatory/), [Sciencenter](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/sciencenter/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/310881323), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5171512), CC0. More about Cornell Chimes on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornell_Chimes). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

