Life is Better With Sprinkles
Welcome to the Cortland County Ice Cream Trail, one of the sweetest summer adventures in the Finger Lakes. With 14 delicious stops scattered across Cortland County, this self-guided ice cream trail invites you to explore local ice cream shops, roadside stands, bakeries, and eateries serving everything from classic soft serve and sundaes to creative frozen treats.
Whether you're planning a family day trip, a scenic summer drive, or simply searching for your next favorite scoop, the Cortland County Ice Cream Trail is the perfect excuse to take the sweet route.
Grab your friends, bring your appetite, and discover why life is always a little sweeter in Cortland County.
Scoop There It Is
1. Pick up a Cortland County Ice Cream Trail map at one of the 14 participating locations (while supplies last), or print the map at home.
2. Visit all 14 participating ice cream shops and eateries across Cortland County and treat yourself to your favorite ice cream creation, sundae, or any other delectable delight.
3. Upon purchase, you'll receive a hole punch on your Ice Cream Trail map as proof of your visit.
4. Once you've collected all 14 punches, bring your completed map to the Cortland County Visitors Center, or mail your completed map to the Visitors Center.
5. Receive a Cortland County Ice Cream Trail enamel pin as a token of your accomplishment! ONE PIN PER COMPLETED MAP.
BONUS: Every completed map will be entered into a drawing and one lucky winner will receive a $100 gift card to their favorite ice cream shop in Cortland County! The winner will be announced by Experience Cortland on the last day of summer, so keep an eye out for your chance to win big!
We Run on Ice Cream and Good Vibes
Looking for fun things to do in Cortland County this summer? Start with ice cream.
The Cortland County Ice Cream Trail takes you on a delicious journey through 14 unique locations, each serving up its own spin on frozen goodness. Along the way, you'll discover family-owned ice cream stands, hometown favorites, farm-fresh flavors, over-the-top sundaes, and nostalgic roadside treats that have become summer traditions.
Try a Fruity Cereal Stuffed Shake at Truxton Outpost, enjoy a towering banana split served from a restored 1945 railroad caboose, or cool off with a Cornell Dairy milkshake after a round of mini-golf. No two stops are exactly alike, which is what makes the adventure so much fun.
From classic cones to creative creations, every stop offers a new reason to pull over and treat yourself.
A Sweet Finger Lakes Road Trip
The Cortland County Ice Cream Trail is located in the heart of New York's Finger Lakes region, making it an easy addition to a summer getaway, weekend road trip, or family vacation. Many stops are just minutes from local attractions, parks, hiking trails, golf courses, and scenic drives, making it easy to turn a quick ice cream run into a full day of exploration.
Because let's be honest, everything is better with ice cream.
Ride. Learn. Scoop.
WAY2GO CORTLAND ON THE MOVE SESSIONS
Ice cream tastes even sweeter when someone else is doing the driving.
This summer, Way2Go Cortland is partnering with Experience Cortland's Ice Cream Trail to offer On the Move Sessions, group travel training that helps you learn to ride Centro with confidence, plus a sweet treat along the way.
How many Ice Cream Trail stops can you reach by bus? The answer might surprise you!