Tourism

The Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau is very excited to be a participating organization in the Cortland County Comeback initiative, a community-focused campaign developed to help businesses within the county recover during these trying times. The campaign will not only help educate people about the reopening process, but also promote local spending and pride in Cortland County with…

If this was a normal year, we would be gearing up for a summer chock full of signature Cortland County events that showcase our love of art, music, culture, food and wine.  However, the increased effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus has meant the cancellation of many of these events. While some of the cultural events, like the annual Blackbird Film Festival, have been rescheduled…

The local restaurants, artists, the cute shops and weekly markets are the heartbeat of the Cortland County community.  They serve us every day, and it's our time to pay it forward. There are many ways we can't control the ongoing situation, but what we can control is how we respond to it, and how we support small businesses. Whether it's ordering takeout, picking up fresh vegetables at the…

And that's a wrap! The Spirit of Cortland videos series has come to a close. It was such a pleasure for the Experience Cortland staff to talk about the Cortland County tourism industry and how the spirit of tourism is very much alive even during these uncertain times. We understand that life can be lonely and scary as we practice social distancing, so we hope that these videos brought light to…

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,…

Welcome to the fourth 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, the…

Welcome to the third 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, the…

Welcome to the second 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,…

Welcome to the first 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, the…

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. The Cortland County Convention & Visitor's Bureau (CVB) is leading Cortland County's travel and tourism community during this celebration. In its…

Stuck at home with some time on your hands? We have an activity that can pass by the time, take your mind off your troubles and even bring the family together for a few moments. The Experience Cortland team has put together a variety of virtual jigsaw puzzles for you to piece together. The puzzles were created of photos of county festivals including the Cortland Airfest, Holiday in Homer, Dairy…

Whether you're meeting with coworkers or having a virtual happy hour with friends, Zoom videos are the perfect way for all of us to stay connected during this time. But don't let being behind a computer screen limit your Cortland County experience! Host a meeting with a waterfall behind you, standing outside a 19th-century 'castle', or talk to your family with beautiful fall foliage in the…

Running out of activities to keep the kiddos entertained? Looking for an adult stress-reliever that doesn't involve a glass of wine? Dust off those markers and crayons, and enjoy some stress-reducing coloring! Click on any of the images below for a printable PDF coloring page of Cortland County festival moments, scenic spots and more. Check back later this week for another round of coloring pages…

We're certainly living in different times. Our children have become our 'co-workers', dining rooms tables have turned into offices, restaurants are limited to takeout only. We are doing our best to protect the public during these uncertain times. Here at the Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau, everyone's safety is our top priority, but we also want to make sure you don't go entirely…

UPDATED: March 23, 2020 The Cortland County Convention and Visitors Bureau is closely monitoring the situation surrounding COVID-19, and is in regular communication with industry leaders to stay abreast of the news, protocol and to share updates. On March 16, 2020, New York State announced restrictions on commercial activity and halted non-essential business operations, in order to reduce the…

Experience Cortland, the Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau, is pleased to announce the release of the official 2020 Cortland County Visitors Guide. Featuring cover photos depicting a taste of the variety of activities one can experience throughout the county, the new guide encourages visitors and locals alike to Experience Cortland. The 2020 Visitors Guide is a completely revamped piece…

Happy National Plan For Vacation Day, a day to encourage Americans to plan their vacation days for the whole year at the start of the year - and inspire them to use those travel days to travel the USA. Did you know that more than half of American workers (55%) failed to use all their time off last year? That's a stockpile of 768 million unused vacation days in 2018, of which 236 million were…

Finger Lakes region is a finalist for Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2020. Frommer’s has been counting down the Best Places to Go in 2020, and for the last month, the public has been sending in their nominations for the final spot. The Finger Lakes Region has moved on to the final stages of voting, and now it's up to you to bring home the win!  We want to encourage each and every one of you to…

Tourism remains a critical component to the Cortland County economy and New York State’s recently released tourism data backs it up with encouraging numbers. The Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau, the official Tourism Promotion Agency for Cortland County, is pleased to report a 2.4% increase in traveler spending in Cortland County in 2018 versus 2017. According to the state’s…