The kids are all home for winter break. The skies are grey. The temps are low. Cabin Fever is real. No worries, Cortland County has just the cure for the winter blues!
Here is a list of our seven places to play when winter is at its worst.
THE BIG SCREEN
Everyone loves a good movie, but did you know you could combat boredom by bringing your favorite game system to Crown City Cinemas? Watch your games come to life, as you supersize them on the big screen. Invite your friends for an epic throw down, all while munching the best popcorn in town! This is gamer paradise.
Crown City Cinemas
1130 NY-13, Cortland
(607) 753-6300
ROLLING WITH YOUR HOMIES
Embrace your inner Dude, don your best bowling duds, and head on over to any one of Cortland County's three different bowling alleys. With a variety of leagues, hours, and locations, your are sure to find the perfect spot to rent a pair of insta worthy shoes. Don't worry, no one will judge you for renting the bumper lanes, even if you are over the age of 12.
281 Bowl
3898 NY-281, Cortland
(607) 756-5737
Cort-Lanes Inc.
928 State Route 13, Cortland
(607) 753-3323
Hi-Lanes
8 Prospect Street, Homer
(607) 749-3300
Pew- Pew
Channel your inner superhero, while getting your steps in, with a heart-thumping round a laser tag. Tag Me 607 is more than just a good game of tag, they also offer crafts, ping-pong, pool, air hockey, and gaming stations. Don't forget to order one of their signature freak-shakes and a smash burger, while you're are there. After all that running around you deserve it!
Tag Me 607
3931 West Road, Cortland
(607) 344-3027
Get Zen
Ready to become the next Pin Ball Wizard? Now Here Pinball is home to the world's first Pinball Meditation Lounge. Hosting an ever-evolving collection of more than 20 machines, this place is a Pinball hobbyist mecca. Playdates are by appointment or chance, so call ahead to schedule, if you're looking to play a mean pinball.
Now Here Pinball
839 NY-13, Cortland
(607) 345-5711
Tickets & Tokens
Hope Lake Lodge is famous for their indoor water park, but did you know they are also home to an old school arcade? Try your luck on over 40 games, from classics like ski ball to games of chance and games of skill. Collect tickets by the fist full to trade in for candy bracelets, Laffey Taffy and stuffed bears. No need to be a guest of the lodge. This afternoon full of nostalgia and laughs is open to the public, seven days a week.
Starlite Arcade
2000 NY-392, Cortland
(607) 218-8714
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