- The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Cortland, New York, including 58 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Mini Golf, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
- From Shipwreck Golf Amusement Center to Cortland Miniature Golf Course, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cortland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ithaca, Skaneateles and Rochester.
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An independently owned movie theater multiplex with six auditoriums, the Plaza Six Cinemas Cortland shows primarily first run Hollywood films in all digital video and sound. The theater offers discounts for kids and students.
1.4 Miles
281 Bowling Inc is a bowling alley that features competitive bowling leagues, a fully stocked pro shop, a full bar, and a full restaurant. The alley has special discounted pricing on Saturdays and Sundays.
16.0 Miles
The Sapsucker Woods are popular among the birdwatchers, because in here can be spotted more than 225 species of birds. It covers 220 acres and features a visitor's center and more than 4 miles of trails.
16.0 Miles
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159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
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Dedicated to the study and appreciation of birds, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology provides learning experiences related to the watching and identification of birds. The grounds provide walking trails for bird watching as well as a bird-themed gift shop.
16.8 Miles
Located on the west end of Skaneateles Lake, Carpenter Falls is a part of the larger Bahar Nature Preserve. It is a series of four waterfalls, the tallest of which is 90 feet tall.
17.5 Miles
Covering a total of 4,300 acres, the Cornell Plantations has a botanical garden, an arboretum, and plenty of trails. In here there are also 38 natural areas, such as the Cayuga Marsh and the Polson Natural Area. Public events are organized in here, such as the Garden Gift Shop Holliday.
17.8 Miles
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6 votes
40 Catherwood Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
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A movie theater with 14 auditoriums, Regal Ithaca Mall Stadium 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers mobile ticketing, stadium seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
18.7 Miles
The Johnson Museum of Art is owned and operated by Cornell University. It was originally opened in 1973 and maintains a permanent collection of more than 35,000 works that span six thousand years and cover art from most of the world.
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Cornell University, Central Ave & University Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850
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The Herbert F. Johnson Art Museum is an art museum that is open to the public free of charge. The museum features a collection of more than 35,000 pieces of artwork spanning six millennia.
18.8 Miles
Founded in 1865 and part of the Ivy League, the Cornell University was ranked at number 14 by QS World University Rankings. Some of the most important of its graduates are Henry Heimlich, Carl Sagan, Thomas Pynchon, John Cleese, as well as numerous others.