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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20.1 Miles
62% 53 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1420 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850 MoreLess Info
As an educational center belonging to the Paleontological Research Institution, the Cayuga Nature Center provides exhibits and activities for visitors to learn about nature. Activities at the center include a six-story tree house, a butterfly garden, animals, and night hikes.
20.5 Miles
87% 117 votes
Specialty Museums 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 MoreLess Info
Founded in 2003, the Museum of the Earth studies the history of Earth and its life. The permanent exhibition features almost 3 million items, and cover domains like the glaciers and the coral reefs. Special programs are organized all around the year, such as the Fossil ID Day.
20.5 Miles
92% 26 votes
Farms & Ranches 1682 West Lake Road, Skaneateles, NY MoreLess Info
Lockwood Lavender Farm is home to the Finger Lakes Lavender Festival. The farm is a 120 acre flower and fiber farm that is open to visitors seasonally, and features a market of lavender and related products.
20.9 Miles
97% 408 votes
Lake Skaneateles, NY MoreLess Info
New York's easternmost Finger Lake is Skaneateles Lake. The 16-mile long calm body of water features clear blue-green waters and is a great spot for fishing, hiking, cycling and hunting.
21.9 Miles
33% 3 votes
Walking Trails 701 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850 MoreLess Info
Cass Park is a large park featuring a full length exercise trail. The park also offers four tennis courts and twenty athletic fields, as well as a playground and a large picnic pavilion.
22.1 Miles
87% 135 votes
Breweries 606 Elmira Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 MoreLess Info
An artisanal brewery that prides itself on creative and unique beers. They host brewery tours with tastings, and the on-site Taproom restaurant serves a variety of food with a local flair.
23.2 Miles
91% 582 votes
National & State Parks 105 Enfield Falls Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850 MoreLess Info
Named after the creek which crosses it and after the many falls in it, the Buttermilk Falls State Park was founded in 1924 and has cabins, pavilions, playgrounds, as well as other amenities. The main activities which can be performed in here are fishing, hunting, and hiking.
23.3 Miles
94% 239 votes
Lake Ithaca, NY MoreLess Info
The largest of the Finger Lakes, Cayuga Lake stretches for almost 40 miles and, at its deepest points, measures 435 feet. It is a part of the American Viticultural Area, which features wineries, distilleries, and others.
23.5 Miles
97% 660 votes
Scenic Drives Rochester, NY MoreLess Info
The first recorded winemaking company in the Finger Lakes Wine Region is dating back to 1829. Since then, the region has grown into a popular touristic attraction, with amenities and facilities which include lodging, museums, restaurants, and others.
23.8 Miles
97% 778 votes
National & State Parks 105 Enfield Falls Rd, Ithaca, NY MoreLess Info
The Robert Treman State Park is popular for its waterfalls, the best known being the Lucifer Falls. 4.5 miles of trails connect all the falls. In here there are also camping areas, picnic tables, playing fields, and a pool. The Enfield Falls Mill and Miller's House is also in here.
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