Where History Comes to Play.

If you think history is all dusty displays and squeaky floorboards, think again. In Cortland County, the past isn’t just preserved - it’s alive in the streets you stroll, the museums you wander, and the quirky stops you’ll discover along the Cortland Curiosity Trail.

Trace your way through the Cortland Curiosity Trail, where quirky stops and local legends bring the county’s colorful past to life. Step back in time inside the elegant 1890 House Museum, once home to one of Cortland’s most influential families. Stand eye-to-headlight with larger-than-life Brockway Trucks, the hometown haulers that built a legacy of rugged innovation. Or simply slow down and wander our historic villages and downtowns, where stunning architecture tells its own story on every block.

From small local museums to fascinating roadside finds, Cortland County history is never boring - it’s a chance to see how this slice of Central New York helped shape the present, one invention, mansion, and Main Street at a time. So, whether you’re a curious traveler, a budding history buff, or just someone who loves a good local legend, you’ll find plenty of things to do in Cortland County to make the past feel fresh and fun.