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From peaceful walks to famous talks, from hands-on fun to genealogical research, there's so much to see and do along the Discovery Trail. These eight fascinating sites are an easy drive from downtown Ithaca, Cornell University, Ithaca College, Cayuga Lake and other Finger Lakes attractions.
The Discovery Trail Partnership is a group of educational organizations based in Ithaca, NY. The only organization of its kind, the Discovery Trail promotes awareness and understanding of the connections among art, history, literature, science, and the natural world.
The Discovery Trail, a partnership of educational organizations based in Tompkins County, New York, promotes awareness of the programs and collections of its members and fosters understanding of the connections among art, history, literature, science, and the natural world.
The goals of the Discovery Trail include:
1. Leadership: to enhance our visitors’ experience of the world of learning and to advocate its importance;
2. Community-wide involvement: to promote lifelong engagement in Tompkins County’s informal educational resources and to encourage visitors of all ages to pursue self-directed learning outside the classroom;
3. Project development: to develop innovative, collaborative educational projects;
4. Audience development: to reach new audiences and increase the diversity and number of our visitors.
