Free & Cheap Things to Do in Cortland, NY

  • 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.
  • 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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19.0 Miles
95% 108 votes
Waterfalls 399 Lake St, Ithaca, NY MoreLess Info
Located at the south end of Cayuga Lake, Ithaca Falls Natural Area is home to a waterfall over 100 feet tall and almost 175 feet wide at its base. The area is suitable for walking on trails and fishing.
19.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Movie Theaters Ithaca, NY MoreLess Info
Established in 1970, Cornell Cinema is a movie theater facility that hosts 300 annual screenings, guest filmmakers, and panel discussions. The theater also shows silent films accompanied by live music.
19.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks Stewart Park Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 MoreLess Info
Located on Cayuga Lake, Stewart Park features a carousel along with access to the lake for fishing and swimming. The park offers facilities for baseball, softball, golf and tennis, a children's playground, a bird sanctuary and a duck pond.
19.5 Miles
86% 14 votes
History Museums 401 East State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 MoreLess Info
The History Center is a historical museum aiming to make history meaningful by focusing on how the past has shaped the present. Attractions include a number of temporary exhibits and collections, a research library, and various educational programs.
19.6 Miles
93% 124 votes
Science Museums 601 1st St, Ithaca, NY MoreLess Info
Children and adults alike are welcomed at the Sciencenter, where they can find more than 250 hand-on exhibits, various programs such as the Moto-Inventions Day, an outdoor science park, as well as a miniature golf course. There is also a gift shop on the premises.
19.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Walking Tours 313 N. Cayuga Street, DeWitt Park, Ithaca, NY 14850 MoreLess Info
Ithaca History Tours is an educational tour company that offers a haunted Ithaca tour and a tour of the founding fathers of Ithaca. The tours last from 60-75 minutes and can be reserved by private groups.
19.6 Miles
93% 42 votes
Movie Theaters 120 East Greene St, Ithaca, NY MoreLess Info
Located in Ithaca, Cinemapolis Movie Theater features unique films from both independent and international film producers. A cultural center for the community, it is also frequently used for special events.
19.7 Miles
91% 210 votes
Farmers Markets 545 Third Street, Ithaca, NY 14851 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1963, the Ithaca Farmers Market has 79 vendor's pavilions and offers for sale fresh products from local farmers. In here are also found for sale handmade artworks from local artisans.
19.7 Miles
67% 21 votes
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Bars 106 S. Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 14850 MoreLess Info
Lot 10 Bar and Lounge offers guests the opportunity to enjoy music and drinks in its upstairs and downstairs bars. The location doubles as a cocktail lounge and nightclub.
19.9 Miles
71% 7 votes
Skating Rinks 701 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850 MoreLess Info
Cass Park Rink & Pool features not only an ice rink and swimming pool, but also has 4 tennis courts and 20 athletic fields. They also have playground equipment, an exercise trail, and a picnic pavilion.
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