Meet the Heart Behind the Adventure
At Experience Cortland, we don’t just promote travel—we live it, love it, and can’t wait to share it. We’re your official insiders to Cortland County: the people who know where to find the best fall foliage hike, which diner serves the fluffiest pancakes, and how to turn a weekend trip into a lifelong memory.
Who We Are
The Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CCCVB) is the official tourism promotion agency for Cortland County. That means we’re the go-to source for visitors, event planners, media, and anyone curious about this lively corner of Central New York.
We’re governed by a Board of Directors made up of leaders in local tourism and hospitality, and staffed by passionate professionals who are all-in on making Cortland County shine. Through innovative marketing campaigns, thoughtfully designed travel materials, and strong community partnerships, we work to boost the local economy and help you experience more.
Cortland County: The Crown City & Beyond
Welcome to the Eastern Gateway to the Finger Lakes. Nestled halfway between Syracuse and Binghamton, just a scenic drive from New York City, Buffalo, or Philadelphia Cortland County offers a surprising mix of small-town charm, natural beauty, and big-time adventure.
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49,336 people call this county home, including the vibrant city of Cortland (pop. 19,204), our "Crown City" perched on a plain where seven valleys meet.
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Made up of 15 towns and villages, from Homer to Harford, each with its own character and story.
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Once a hub for industry giants like Wickwire Brothers, Brockway Motors, and Smith Corona.
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Now a proud home to SUNY Cortland and Tompkins Cortland Community College, plus scenic trails, award-winning breweries, farmers markets, and more.
Whether you’re here for adventure, escape, relaxation, or a little bit of everything, you’ll find your pace (and your place) in Cortland County.
The Experience Cortland Team
We’re a small but mighty team that loves collaborating with local businesses, supporting events, and finding creative ways to inspire travel—whether you’re coming from around the corner or across the country.
Michelle Enright, Executive Director
Resident iced coffee connoisseur, website wrangler, and the quietly brilliant brain keeping Experience Cortland running like a small-town tourism dream. She’s the creative engine behind the branding, the design, the posters, and the plans, turning big ideas (and countless to-do lists) into the welcoming Cortland vibe visitors love.
Contact Michelle, michelle@experiencecortland.com
Candace Rozansky, Content Creator
The caffeinated compass guiding you through Cortland County’s sweetest spots and strangest secrets. As the content creator behind both Experience Cortland and Cortland Curiosities, she blends travel charm with a taste for the uncanny. Part history hunter, part itinerary architect, Candace is fully committed to helping you uncover every gem, ghostly or otherwise, tucked into these rolling hills.
Contact Candace, candace@experiencecortland.com
Partner With Us
Our work is powered by community collaboration. We team up with local businesses, event organizers, and regional tourism partners to amplify what makes Cortland County so special. Through cooperative marketing, business support, and cross-promotion, we make sure your story reaches the right audience.
Whether you're hosting an event, opening a new business, or want to be part of our next campaign—we’re here for it. Let’s grow together.
Interested in partnering? Contact us to learn more about how to get involved.
This is Cortland County.
And you're officially invited to Experience More.