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THRE DAYS, THREE WAYS IN CORTLAND

Embark on a stress-free adventure in Cortland County! With three awesome itineraries,
we’ve covered all the bases . From hidden gems to must-see spots, we’ve made it easy .
So, pack your bags, grab your crew, and let the good times roll!
ITINERARY NO. 1
THE KID-APPROVED

GETAWAY Calling all little explorers! Our kid-friendly Cortland adventure

is packed with fun for everyone. Get ready for smiles, laughter
and unforgettable moments!

Where to Stay
Hope Lake Lodge at Greek Peak Mountain Resort is where the kids are entertained
and the adults can, dare we say it, relax. Each of the 106 Adirondack-style suites come
with a fully equipped kitchen, and if you’re traveling with grandma and grandpa, there are
combining bedroom suites that can sleep up to 10 people. The lodge sits next to the ski
resort, which is attached to a year-round adventure center for zip lining and tubing.

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3

A.M. A.M. A.M.

Start your day with the filling, homestyle Railroad lovers, Engage in interactive
fare at the Cortland Diner. Nosh on the young and old, will exhibits and activities
Cortland Skillet, two scrambled eggs, love the Homeville that bring history to
home fries, and cheddar cheese topped Museum at the life for kids of all ages
with sausage gravy. Kids will go crazy for CNY Living History at the Cortland County
the Oreo Waffle. Center. Learn about Historical Society. Step back in time to
railroad history and experience what life was like 100+ years
NOON explore the expansive model train layout. ago in Cortland County at the Then &
Take a selfie in front of the nearly full-scale Now Children’s Room.
Watch out for
replica of the front end of a Lackawanna
marauding buc-
2-8-2 “Mikado” Locomotive #2107. NOON
caneers as you putt
your way through NOON Grab a sugar fix from the 1945 Lehigh
an 18-hole pirate-themed mini golf course Valley railroad caboose, now the Frosty
at Shipwreck Amusements. Don’t forget If there is a sci-fi fan in the family, Caboose. We recommend sharing The
to try your hand at the World’s Longest Area 51 offers a cornucopia of fun, from Frosty Caboose Sundae, served with
Mini-Golf Hole! Raining? Wear your old-school box games to RPGs, collectibles vanilla and chocolate twist soft serve, hot
favorite glowing gear and explore their and everything in between. Take home a fudge, peanut butter sauce and globs of
blacklight mini-golf. piece of creativity with custom-made cookie dough.
delights, from 3D prints to puzzles,
P.M. t-shirts, tumblers and beyond.

Play ball! Cheer on the Cortland Crush, P.M.
an NCAA-sanctioned member of the
MLB-endorsed Collegiate Baseball Dine with the stars, including a larger-
League, at the Lumber Yard. Enjoy than-life-sized Marilyn Monroe, at the P.M.
classic ballpark snacks and the thrill of Hollywood Restaurant. Get comfortable
the game under the lights. in the retro red-vinyl booths, surrounded Swim, slip and slide at the Cascades
by classic film posters and neon sculptures. Indoor Water Park & Arcade. The
Order a Hollywood Toasted Cheeseburger 41,000-square-foot indoor facility
and a heaping plate of Chicken Tenders features over 500 feet of slides, a wading
for the kiddos, and top off your meal with pool, a wave pool, a 500-gallon deluge
a milkshake. bucket and more. The grown-ups will
appreciate that they can purchase a
cocktail and lounge in the hot tub.
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