- Our list of the best things to do in Cortland, New York, features the top 48 nearby activities — including 24 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Cortland, NY has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Outdoor Places.
- The results below include the top 13 things to do within the city of Cortland, NY , followed by 35 popular activities in nearby cities, including Ithaca, Skaneateles and Rochester
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Chartered June 9, 1995, the Nys Grange Museum is a historical museum featuring artifacts and information about the Grange in New York State. Of particular interest is the Memorial Brick Project, a growing collection of memorial bricks.
1.6 Miles
An independently owned movie theater multiplex with six auditoriums, the Plaza Six Cinemas Cortland shows primarily first run Hollywood films in all digital video and sound. The theater offers discounts for kids and students.
1.4 Miles
281 Bowling Inc is a bowling alley that features competitive bowling leagues, a fully stocked pro shop, a full bar, and a full restaurant. The alley has special discounted pricing on Saturdays and Sundays.
16.0 Miles
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.
16.0 Miles
97%
168 votes
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.
16.8 Miles
Located on the west end of Skaneateles Lake, Carpenter Falls is a part of the larger Bahar Nature Preserve. It is a series of four waterfalls, the tallest of which is 90 feet tall.
17.5 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.
17.8 Miles
33%
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.
18.7 Miles
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.
18.7 Miles
89%
9 votes
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.