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Valentine's Day Fun in Cortland County

Travel Responsibly: In an effort to limit the impact of COVID-19, please wear your mask and practice social distancing in all public spaces per official guidelines. Advance tickets or RSVPs are highly recommended or necessary at many spots. Your best bet: plan ahead. Love is in the air in Cortland County! Whether you're single or spending the day with your sweetheart, there are a variety…

Off the Slopes: Winter Activities in Cortland County for Non-Skiers

While Cortland County is known as a winter destination with its three ski resorts, there's much more to the county than its snowy slopes. Whether you need a break from the powder or just aren't that into skiing, here are eight other awesome things to do on your winter vacation in Cortland County. 1. STRAP ON SNOWSHOES There are plenty of alternatives to skiing and snowboarding that offer…

Take a Bite Out of Fall with these Cortland County Treats

Mmm, Mmm, Fall! From Pumpkin Ravioli to classic Apple Pies, and Pumpkin Beer, we've rounded up sweet and savory seasonal treats from eight Cortland County businesses to keep you warm and toasty as the temperatures drop. This is just a sample of culinary treats the county has to offer. Click here for a full list of eateries. If you choose to eat out, please adhere to all social distancing…

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…

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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