Newman Overlook Bell Attracts Visitors To Cornell Botanical Gardens Royalty-Free Stock Image

The arboretum’s bowl-shaped hills and valleys were carved by Fall Creek following the last ice-age over 10,000 years ago. Overlooks and benches provide visitors with panoramic views, including popular Newman Overlook. This iconic iron bell rings out across the F. R. Newman Arboretum from Newman Overlook, one of the highest points on Cornell’s campus, when struck by visitors.A popular destination for all visitors, Newman Overlook provides a bird’s-eye view of both the arboretum and beyond. All Cornell students are encouraged to visit and ring the bell, which is on the popular list of “161 Things Every Cornelian Should Do Before Graduation.”