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ITINERARIES

ITINERARY NO. 2
Two Days of Family Fun
A GETAWAY WITH
SOMETHING
ITINERARY #2 BASE CAMP: WHERE TO STAY
FOR EVERYONE!
Because kids come with big energy, Hope Lake Lodge is the ultimate family
HQ. Spacious suites include private sleeping quarters for parents, full kitchens
for late-night snacks, and an indoor water park so the fun doesn’t stop when
the weather does. Traveling with the whole crew? Adjoining suites can host up
to 10 guests comfortably.

DAY 1 DAY 2

A.M.
Parents, order the spicy breakfast bagel at The Exchange Bakery,
trust us. It’s oozing with cheese and sweet chili crisp. Kids will
zero in on the overflowing bakery case before you head out for
hands-on history at CNY Living History Center. Kids can live out

their firefighter dreams with interactive exhibits and full-scale fire
engines in their new Fire House Museum. It’s history, larger than
life, and sneaky-good learning too.

NOON
Drop in for lunch at Los Lagos, because everyone loves tacos!
Camarones A la Chipotle is not to be missed. Then, keep the
A.M. adrenaline flowing with a ride on the year-round Mountain
Chocolate chip pancakes make everything better—that’s Coaster or seasonal zip lining and tubing at Greek Peak Adventure
a fact. Fuel up with classic breakfast favorites at Corland Center. This is the kind of fun that guarantees naps later.
Diner before walking over to All My Friends Books,
where you’ll find a fun new book for every reader in your squad. P.M.
Refuel at Hairy Tony’s, where Tony’s Frickles are both fun to say
NOON and delicious and the shoestring fries are legendary. And, because
What’s better than mini golf? Mini golf every good trip deserves souvenirs, end the day at Area 51. You’ll
and ice cream. Compete for bragging find everything from classic board games to RPGs and unique toys
rights on D’s Dairy Treat’s classic putt- that promise to keep the fun going, even when you’ve returned home.
putt course, then celebrate with a signature
strawberry sundae or loaded fries (or
both—we don’t judge), and earn a punch on
your Cortland County Ice Cream Trail map.

P.M.
Step back in time at the Cortland County
Historical Society, where an interactive
historic play village captures young tots’
imaginations. Wrap up the day at Nicky C’s
for craft pizza and gourmet Rice Krispies
treats as big as your kid’s face.
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