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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D.P. Dough 114 West Green Street, Ithaca, NY MoreLess Info
Menu of flaky calzones also includes wings, cheesy bacon tots, and cinnamon breadsticks
18.4 Miles
92% 53 votes
Waterfalls Route 414, Hector, NY MoreLess Info
Featuring a series of cascades, Hector Falls is a waterfall that is over 250 tall. The falls are located right off the road, with visitors stopping on the side to take photos in front of it.
19.4 Miles
98% 2928 votes
National & State Parks Watkins Glen, NY MoreLess Info
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.
19.4 Miles
100% 20 votes
Fishing 1st & Decatur, Watkins Glen, NY MoreLess Info
Summit to Stream Adventures is an outdoor adventure guide service that leads fly fishing, steelhead and salmon fishing, charter fishing, and and kayak and canoe services. The business features an experienced and knowledgeable staff.
19.4 Miles
90% 29 votes
History Museums 37 Tompkins St., Cortland, NY 13045 MoreLess Info
Beautiful in design and grand in size, the 1890 House Museum is a local treasure. The limestone mansion was home to a historic industrian and is now available for tours, showcasing the mansions wonderful Victorian artifacts.
19.4 Miles
74% 34 votes
Camping Site 155 S. Clute Park Drive, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 MoreLess Info
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.
19.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
History Museums 37 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY 13045 MoreLess Info
The 1890 House is a museum and restored limestone mansion built during the Victorian era by industrialist Charles Wickwire. Currently curated and run by a non-profit group, daily tours and educational programs are offered to groups of all ages.
19.6 Miles
93% 29 votes
Breweries 16 Court Street, Cortland, NY 13045 MoreLess Info
A craft brewery that makes ales, stouts, lagers, and other varieties, the Cortland Beer Company sells beer by the bottle and keg, as well as on tap. The brewery also hosts live music.
19.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 5303 Park Avenue, Hector, NY 14841 MoreLess Info
Located along Seneca Lake, Smith Memorial Park is a campground that provides access to the water for swimming and boating. The park offers shower and restroom facilities, picnic areas and nature trails suitable for hiking.
19.8 Miles
- 2 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 4292 Fairgrounds Drive, Cortland, NY 13045 MoreLess Info
With several artificial turf fields available, J M McDonald Sports Complex offers an indoor facility for field hockey, baseball, football, tennis, and more. The complex also hosts fitness classes like yoga, kickboxing, and circuit training.
20.2 Miles
83% 23 votes
History Museums 4386 US Route 11, Cortland, NY MoreLess Info
The CNY Living History Center is a historical museum location that displays a number of exhibits and artifacts relating to local history. Exhibits include a collection of trucks, tractors, and Civil War memorabilia, among others.
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