- 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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38.4 Miles
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155 S. Clute Park Drive, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
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Spanning 35 acres, Clute Park Campground runs along Seneca Lake and provides a boat launch into the lake. The park has areas for soccer, baseball and tennis as well as picnic areas, a skate park and playground.
38.5 Miles
The Watkins Glen State Park is the most popular in the Finger Lakes area, because it has a 400 foot-deep gorge, which forms 19 waterfalls. Among the amenities in here can be mentioned the picnic areas, the pavilions, the camping sites, and the playgrounds.
38.9 Miles
For 30 years, the Discovery Center has entertained and educated the children with 30 hands-on exhibits – flying an A-10 Jet, operating a full size fire truck, reporting news and weather at the TV station, or serving meals at the Plum Dragon Palace, just to name a few of the activities.
38.9 Miles
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60 Morgan Road, Binghamton, NY 13903
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The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier is a children's museum dedicated to developing the well-being of the children through participatory exhibits and programs. The museum features 30 hands on exhibits in which children can learn and play.
39.5 Miles
The centerpiece of the park in which it is found, the Gorge at Watkins Glen State Park was created by the glaciers immediately after the Ice Age. It is basically a 400 foot-deep narrow cut in the earth, through which several waterfalls pass.
39.7 Miles
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Black Brook Road, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
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The trails at the Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve are popular among beginner hikers. This preserve is also popular among wildlife watchers, and especially birdwatchers.
40.1 Miles
Big Don's Wile River Mini Golf is an outdoor fun center that offers a wide array of activities for all ages. The park, known for their resort-style mini golf, also offers outdoor laser tag, gemstone painting, treasure hunt adventures and more.
40.8 Miles
Dedicated to preserving the local history of the region, Dundee Area Historical Society is a volunteer led organization. It runs the Hoyt Coal Weigh Station, featuring mining artifacts, and the Old Schoolhouse Museum, a school from the 1890s.
40.9 Miles
Pine Hollow Farm LLC provides training for horse as well as riding instruction. They offer riding instruction and training for western, huntseat, saddleseat and driving and several intensive week long riding programs for young riders during the summer months.
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In addition to a large pumpkin patch, Meadeville Farm Pumpkin Patch features live music, a corn maze, tractor rides, and other family friendly entertainment. At the farm, visitors can pick a pumpkin to take home with them.