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ITINERARIES

ITINERARY NO. 3 | Calling all SUNY Cortland Students!
Red Dragons in the Wild
CALLING ALL
SUNY CORTLAND There’s plenty to do in Cortland during your stay on campus, and this two-day
STUDENTS! itinerary was put together by fellow Red Dragon, Cassie Williams, to help you

experience it. Spend a weekend downtown exploring local art, history, and
culture, and you’ll uncover hidden spots and experiences you probably didn’t

know were here.

DAY 1 DAY 2

A.M. A.M.
Fuel up with a Long Island-style bagel or smoothie bowl and a Step into another era at the 1890 House Museum. This Gilded
signature latte at New York Bagel, where sandwiches are playfully Age mansion is full of Victorian charm, ornate woodwork, and
named after Cortland’s own streets. Wander next door, and you’ll dramatic details that feel straight out of a Bridgerton scene,
find the Cortland Arts Connect McNeil Gallery, where local art making it the perfect spot for history lovers and architecture
fills the walls. It’s the perfect way to start your weekend—good coffee, admirers alike.
creative bites, and the cozy charm of downtown Cortland.
NOON
Known for their outstanding sandwiches and local flavor, M&D
Deli is the perfect spot for a satisfying lunch between adven-
tures. Afterward, visit Forged from Ashe Studios to meet local
makers, browse handmade pieces, and, if time allows, try a
stained-glass workshop for a colorful, hands-on keepsake from
your downtown weekend.

NOON
Head to the historic Cortland Corset Building and dive into
Cortland’s creative side. Explore Cinch Art Space, filled with one-of-
a-kind, locally made pieces and gifts, then pop into Pottery Works
Cortland to watch artists at the wheel or sign up to get your hands P.M.
dirty in a ceramics class. Head over to local favorite Paddy’s Pub for a relaxing drink and
give their legendary smashburgers a try! Cap off your weekend
P.M. with a musical performance or exhibit at the Center for the

Wrap up the day at The Ake Gallery for a comedy show or open Arts of Homer, where creativity and community shine in a truly
mic night. Enjoy an evening of laughs, live performance, and local special setting.
talent—and if you’re feeling bold, step up to the mic and become part
of Cortland’s creative story.
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