Free & Cheap Things to Do in Ithaca, NY

  • The list below includes 47 free or cheap things to do in or near Ithaca, New York, including 64 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Art Museum and National & State Parks.
  • From Robert Treman State Park to Cornell University, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ithaca and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cortland, Watkins Glen, Hector and Horseheads.
  • The list below includes 47 free or cheap things to do in or near Ithaca, New York, including 64 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Art Museum and National & State Parks.
  • From Robert Treman State Park to Cornell University, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ithaca and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cortland, Watkins Glen, Hector and Horseheads.
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33.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skate Parks 1803 Castle Gardens Road, Vestal, NY 13850 MoreLess Info
HCS Skatepark is a well maintained skate system with a variety of ramps to practice on. The park also offers a skate and bike shop for guests to purchase goods or seek repairs.
33.3 Miles
85% 47 votes
Breweries 2994 Merritt Hill Road, Penn Yan, NY 14527 MoreLess Info
A geothermal fueled craft brewery located in Penn Yann, New York, the Abandon Brewing Company is a renovated farmhouse brewery that overlooks Keuka Lake. Belgian Golden Ale is one of the popular ales in the Abandon line-up.
33.3 Miles
50% 10 votes
Family Fun Center 11233 East Corning Road, Corning, NY MoreLess Info
An entertainment spot for all ages, Fun Park offers both indoor and outdoor amusement. Park visitors can spend the day enjoying an array of activities such as miniature golf, bumper boats, sand volleyball and arcade games.
33.6 Miles
90% 21 votes
History Museums 203 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY MoreLess Info
The Cayuga Museum of Art and History contains the research facility in which the first successful movie system with sound was developed. This natural history and art museum has exhibits covering a historical prison, medicine, and children's lives.
33.6 Miles
95% 19 votes
Arts Centers 205 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021 MoreLess Info
Located among the Finger Lakes, the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center is a multi-purpose arts facility. It hosts a variety of exhibits, and offers lessons in music, folk art, poetry, and more artistic disciplines.
33.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 203 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021 MoreLess Info
Part of the larger Cayuga Museum, the Case Research Lab Museum is the backyard lab where the technique of adding sound to film was first invented in the 1920s. The museum offers regularly scheduled informative tours of the preserved facility.
33.6 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 203 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021 MoreLess Info
Located in a Greek Revival mansion, Cayuga Museum of History & Art features photographs, clothing, and detailed displays depicting the region's history. The interior has intricate crown molding, winding staircases, and chandeliers.
33.7 Miles
97% 259 votes
History Museums 33 South St., Auburn, NY 13021 MoreLess Info
The historic home of William Henry Seward has been preserved and opened to the public as the Seward House. The site features masterpieces of American art as well as special rotating exhibits, and guided tours are provided by the staff since self-guided tours are not allowed.
34.0 Miles
89% 9 votes
Movie Theaters 1579 Clark Street Road, Auburn, NY 13021 MoreLess Info
Part of the Fingerlakes Mall, Track Cinema provides patrons the ability to see recent film releases on one of four screens in the theater. The theater has concessions available and utilizes digital projectors and surround sound.
34.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters Fingerlakes Mall, Auburn, NY 13021 MoreLess Info
A small-town theater with the newest movies, Finger Lakes Mall Cinema is the perfect break for any shopping trip. Conveniently located in the mall with two to three shows per day, guests are sure to find something to see.
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