- The list below includes 50 free or cheap things to do in or near Skaneateles, New York, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Walking Trails, Bowling, Mini Golf and Farms & Ranches.
- From Skaneateles Lake to Charlie Major Nature Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Skaneateles and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Syracuse, Auburn, Seneca Falls and Ithaca.
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32.1 Miles
97%
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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.
32.2 Miles
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6 votes
40 Catherwood Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
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A movie theater with 14 auditoriums, Regal Ithaca Mall Stadium 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers mobile ticketing, stadium seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
32.9 Miles
Ontario Orchards offer the true four seasons experience when it comes to featuring the years best crops and fresh produce. The orchards offers activities for all ages in addition to their produce selections including apple picking, a Fall jamboree and winter holiday events.
33.7 Miles
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.
33.8 Miles
Located on Cayuga Lake, Stewart Park features a carousel along with access to the lake for fishing and swimming. The park offers facilities for baseball, softball, golf and tennis, a children's playground, a bird sanctuary and a duck pond.
33.9 Miles
Landscaped with a creek and garden, Rice Creek Field Station offers trails for exploring the surrounding wetlands. The park features a wooden foot bridge that take visitors over the creek.
34.3 Miles
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.
34.3 Miles
Located at the south end of Cayuga Lake, Ithaca Falls Natural Area is home to a waterfall over 100 feet tall and almost 175 feet wide at its base. The area is suitable for walking on trails and fishing.
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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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Cass Park Rink & Pool features not only an ice rink and swimming pool, but also has 4 tennis courts and 20 athletic fields. They also have playground equipment, an exercise trail, and a picnic pavilion.