The conference will be held at Weill Hall, located at 237 Tower Road on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, NY 14850.
Use the map below for directions, or open in Google Maps.
Weill Hall, 237 Tower Road, Cornell University — the main entrance is on the south-facing glass atrium (center of photo).
Walking from the Crescent Lot
Weill Hall is approximately a 10–12 minute walk from the Crescent Lot. There are two routes depending on current construction:
Via the hockey area (recommended): From the Crescent Lot, follow the paved pathways to cross Campus Road and proceed to the left past the building marked Lynah Rink. Past the building, turn right and proceed down the sidewalk towards the concrete staircase. At the top of the stairs, turn right down the sidewalk and proceed through the trees. Turn left at the next main sidewalk and proceed to the main entrance of Weill Hall. Note: this route includes a staircase.
Around the construction: If the path near the hockey area is blocked, exit the Crescent Lot onto Kite Hill Drive and head east toward Campus Road. Follow Campus Road north, then turn left onto Tower Road. Weill Hall will be on your right. This route adds a few minutes but avoids any active construction zones.
Walking route from the Crescent Lot (bottom) to Weill Hall (top). The dashed red line shows the recommended path via Lynah Rink and the staircase.
Note: Construction activity near the central campus area may affect pedestrian access. Signage on site will direct you to the nearest open path. If in doubt, the Tower Road route around the perimeter is always accessible.
Parking
Visitor parking is available nearby at the Crescent Lot (126 Kite Hill Dr, Ithaca, NY 14853) for $10.95/day, payable via the ParkMobile app (Zone 4131).
Enter your license plate number and select your desired parking duration.
Pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express). A $0.45 transaction fee applies per session.
Note: ParkMobile payments do not display on the meter — enforcement officers will verify your payment by license plate. A campus parking map showing all ParkMobile lots is available
here (PDF).
Questions about parking citations can be directed to myparking.cornell.edu.
Restaurants & Dining
Downtown Ithaca offers a vibrant dining scene just a short drive or bus ride from Cornell’s campus. The pedestrian-friendly Ithaca Commons area features dozens of restaurants spanning a wide range of cuisines, including farm-to-table American, Asian, Mexican, Jamaican, and more, along with coffee shops, food trucks, and outdoor dining patios. For a full listing of options, visit Visit Ithaca’s Downtown Restaurant Guide.
If you plan to join fellow attendees for dinner, please sign up using
this shared spreadsheet
so we can coordinate group reservations.
The list below is provided informally for convenience and does not represent an official endorsement by the conference organizers. A few options from the area include:
Asia Cuisine — 126 N. Aurora St. — A local favorite specializing in Korean, Korean-style Chinese, Japanese, and sushi, with everything made from scratch using high-quality ingredients.
Bickering Twins Restaurant & Tequila Bar — 114 N. Cayuga St. — A lively Mexican spot known for its tacos (including al pastor, beef tongue, and shrimp), empanadas, and extensive tequila selection, with outdoor seating available.
Cafe DeWitt — 215 N. Cayuga St. (DeWitt Mall) — A cozy neighborhood cafe tucked inside a historic converted schoolhouse, serving breakfast and lunch in a relaxed setting.
Capital State Kitchen — 138 W. State St. — A downtown bar and kitchen offering casual American comfort food and cocktails in the heart of Ithaca.
Eta Pie — 1006 W Seneca St. — A build-your-own pizza destination with over 30 premium toppings and 25 chef-curated pies, using locally sourced ingredients. Known for creative and globally inspired combinations.
Food Lab Bar + Kitchen — 113 N. Aurora St. — A creative fusion gastropub on Restaurant Row with an ever-evolving menu of bold flavor combinations, craft cocktails, and outdoor sidewalk seating.
Franco’s Pizzeria — 527 W. State St. — A long-standing Ithaca pizzeria serving classic New York-style pies.
Moosewood Restaurant — 215 N. Cayuga St. (DeWitt Mall) — A legendary vegetarian institution open since 1973, winner of the James Beard America’s Classics award, and author of over a dozen influential cookbooks. The menu changes seasonally and features farm-to-table dishes with global influences, including pescatarian and vegan options.
