- The list below includes 61 free or cheap things to do in or near Hector, New York, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Waterfalls, History Museums and Movie Theaters.
- From Hector Falls, Hector, NY to Smith Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hector and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ithaca, Penn Yan, Horseheads and Watkins Glen.
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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.
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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.
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Dedicated to the man considered the father of the naval aviation, the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum has a collection of 23 aircrafts, 14 vintage motorcycles, 4 bicycles, 6 automobiles, and plenty of aircraft engines. Also, community organizations can rent the museum for events.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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190 Wygant Road, Horseheads, NY 14845
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A sports complex, Holding Point Recreation Complex At the Center features fields for baseball, softball and lacrosse along with a horseshoe area. The complex also provides a BMX course, paved paths, bleacher seating and a pavilion.
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Several award-winning beers are offered though Horseheads Brewing, which originally began with the owner's home brews. The retail store on site allows visitors to taste before they buy and sells a wide range of pint glasses, mugs, and growlers.