Cortland, New York travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Cortland is a small city in Central New York.

4 sights · 2 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Cortland

Greek Peak Mountain Resort

Greek Peak is the nearest downhill ski resort to Binghamton. It also offers Nordic options and an indoor waterpark.

The 1890 House Museum

CNY Living History Center

Center for the Arts

Cortland Repertory Theatre

Northeastern Electro-Music Festival

Hosted at the Center for the Arts in Homer, the annual festival features electronic music concerts, seminars, workshops, demonstrations, jam sessions, video artists, and a mini swap-meet.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 80°F; winter lows dip to about 15°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Jul. (climate data from nearby Ithaca)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
ITH Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, Ithaca — 16 mi away. Directions
BGM Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field, Binghamton — 29 mi away. Directions
SYR Syracuse Hancock International Airport, Syracuse — 35 mi away (major hub). Directions

Take Exit 11 and 12 from Interstate 81 around half an hour south of Syracuse and 45 minutes north of Binghamton.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 2-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Greek Peak Mountain Resort, The 1890 House Museum
Lunch The Community Restaurant
Afternoon Center for the Arts
Evening Bru 64

Day 2

Morning CNY Living History Center, Cortland Repertory Theatre
Afternoon Northeastern Electro-Music Festival

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

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Understand

Visitor information

Place Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau

📍 37 Church St.☎ +1-607-753-8463⚠ Last checked Sep 2017 — confirm before you go

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Get in

By car

Take Exit 11 and 12 from Interstate 81 around half an hour south of Syracuse and 45 minutes north of Binghamton.

By bus

The town is also accessible as a stop by Mega Bus Lines.

See

Museums

See The 1890 House Museum

📍 37 Tompkins St🕒 Thu-Sat 11AM-5PM, Sun 11AM-3PM☎ +1-607-756-7551⚠ Last checked Sep 2017 — confirm before you go

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See CNY Living History Center

📍 4386 US Rt. 11🕒 Thu-Sat 10AM-5PM☎ +1-607-299-4185

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Theatre and music

See Center for the Arts

📍 72 South Main St. Homer☎ +1-607-749-4900⚠ Last checked Sep 2017 — confirm before you go

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See Cortland Repertory Theatre

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Do

Do Greek Peak Mountain Resort

Greek Peak is the nearest downhill ski resort to Binghamton. It also offers Nordic options and an indoor waterpark.

📍 2000 NYS Rt. 392from Interstate 81 exit at #9 and then take Route 11 North to 392 West

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Suny Cortland - Home of the Red Dragons. State University of New York, and the practice spot for the NY Jets.

Do Northeastern Electro-Music Festival

Hosted at the Center for the Arts in Homer, the annual festival features electronic music concerts, seminars, workshops, demonstrations, jam sessions, video artists, and a mini swap-meet.

📍 72 S. Main St., Homer🕒 Sep💲 $10 1-day, $15 2-day pass

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