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ITINERARIES







              ITINERARY NO. 3
          THE PUP-FRIENDLY
               GETAWAY                   Set tails a-waggin’ with this itinerary, best shared
                                         with your four legged companion.


                                         Where to Stay
                                         Your pooch will feel right at home at the Country Chic B&B, a cozy
                                         two-bedroom farmhouse in Virgil that offers breathtaking views of
                                         the surrounding farms and rolling hills. Bonus: You can collect fresh
                                         eggs from the coop to make a delicious breakfast!






         DAY 1                                DAY 2                                DAY 3


         A.M.                                                                      A.M.
         Pop into the Cortland County                                              Brix Pubaria is a local favorite for brunch
         Visitors Center to say hello to our                                       with menu items including Brunch Totchos,
         pup-loving staff! They have a dog bowl                                    Everything Bagel Pizza and a classic
         and treats for your furry friend to fuel                                  breakfast sammy. The hip restaurant
         up before going on your way.                                              offers umbrella-adorned outdoor seating
                                                                                   for you and your pup.
         NOON
                                                                                   NOON
         Pack your best walking shoes and tackle
         the Virgil Mountain Loop. The 4.7 mile-                                   Wander the streets of the historic Village
                                              A.M.
         hike takes you to the highest point in                                    of Homer, a quintessential slice of rural
         Cortland County and makes for a great   Get your locally roasted caffeine boost at   Americana. Main Street is lined with
         photo op with your pup.              one of the three Coffee Mania drive-thru   beautiful greenery, historic mansions once
                                              locations. Grab a pup cup for your    owned by prominent residents and
                                              companion, and they are sure to be a    a quaint Village Green.
                                              #maniacdog for life.

                                              NOON

                                              Time for a stroll with your pooch at

                                              Dwyer Memorial Park, home to

                                              beautiful views of Little York Lake and

                                              Cortland’s iconic Little York Pavilion.

                                              If the kids tagged along, play a game of

                                              horseshoes, or swing and slide at the

                                              large play area.
                                                                                   P.M.

                                              P.M.                                 Homer Hops Brewing is a great spot to
         P.M.
                                                                                   taste a variety of craft beers. Their 14 taps
                                              If you’re looking for a quick bite without
         Treat yo’self to something sweet post-hike                                feature brews (and seltzers) made onsite,
                                              leaving the car, A&W offers carhop service.
         with a pit stop at Mountainside Cones.                                    as well as regional wine and cider. They
                                              Order a classic bacon cheeseburger
         Order a vanilla bean pup cup and a classic                                offer a lively outdoor patio where you’re
                                              sandwich (and a second patty for your
         chocolate and vanilla twist for yourself.                                 sure to meet new pups while enjoying pints.
                                              passenger), warm french fries and a cold,
         They also offer non-dairy options.
                                              smooth Root Beer.
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