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Spirit of Cortland: Episode 5

Welcome to the fifth, and final episode of Spirit of Cortland, a 5-part video series created to celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week. National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual tradition for the U.S. travel community. It’s a time when travel and tourism professionals across the country unite to celebrate the value travel holds for our economy, businesses and personal wellbeing. This year,…

Locally Poured: New Brewery Coming to Cortland County

A drive through the Town of Homer today, you’ll find rolling hills and valleys, dairy farms, and an unspoiled 19th century downtown. Don’t forget about the world’s largest pair of pants, connections to Abraham Lincoln, and an unsolved murder. And now, the small New York town will welcome its first craft brewery. Homer Hops Brewing, located roughly five miles outside Historic Downtown…

5 Things To Do for Valentine's Day in Cortland County

Love is in the air in Cortland County! Whether you're single or spending the day with your sweetheart, there are a variety of fun ways to plan the perfect Valentine's Day. Get out and explore the area at these love-themed activities... Enjoy a Romantic Dinner If you're looking to woo your sweetheart over a plate of food, Cortland County has a plethora of amazing restaurants - just don't forget…

Making Whiskey with Dragonfyre Distillery

“Watch for Low-Flying Dragons” is just one of the signs you’ll encounter at Dragonfyre Distillery. Nestled in the rolling hills between Marathon and Willet, Dragonfyre Distillery is a family owned distillery by Vince and Donna Pedini. Dragonfyre takes great pride in using local grains for the whiskeys and moonshine. The rye and barley come from Willet Hop & Grain, just down…

Coffee Brews and Beer Brews at BRU 64

Cold brews, chairs that hang from the ceiling, deconstructed coffee, lattes out of an avocado…yes, the hipster coffee bars have swept the nation and even Cortland, New York. With its industrial aesthetic, BRU 64 took inspiration from the west coast trends, a few coffee conventions and brought the best ideas to Main Street Cortland. Spoiler Alert: they don’t serve you deconstructed…

The Hills are Alive with Dragon Moonshine

Friday afternoon I took a mini road trip from the office to what felt like Middle Earth, but I hadn't left Cortland County. Situated in the rolling hills just between Marathon and Willet off of Rt. 221 is the Dragonfyre Distillery. Owned and operated by husband and wife Vince and Donna Pedini, the Dragonfyre Distillery was going to be something different. I like different. The small…

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