Winter

Cortland County is wasting no time serving up some holiday cheer! This weekend kicks off holiday events in Cortland County! From Christmas tree lighting ceremonies and photos with jolly Old Saint Nick, to a holiday-themed tea party in a historic mansion, you're sure to find something to do that will get you into the holiday spirit.  Check out these holiday-themed events happening in the…

The Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau wants to make your holiday season a little more “merry and bright” with the first-ever 12 Days of Experience Cortland Giveaways! The holiday season is upon us, and the Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau and local businesses have teamed up to bring you a series of special gifts.  This is our way to say thank you for experiencing…

New York State is home to the most ski areas in the United States. Cortland County has 4 ski areas all within 30 minutes of each other. Take advantage of over 100 downhill trails in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region. So what other reasons do you need? Here are 5 reasons to make Cortland County your ski destination this winter. Come for the skiing, stay for the food. You are guaranteed to work up…

Looking for outdoor winter fun that is away from the ski slopes? For the families that love the winter months, there are plenty of enjoyable activities in the Finger Lakes that will get the whole family excited for snow. Tubing Slide down the mountain in a tube! Tubing can be great winter fun for all ages. Greek Peak Mountain Resort Adventure Center makes tubing even easier with a lift that will…

There’s a “bomb cyclone” in the forecast and if you are already not a huge fan of winter this doesn’t help. But before you retreat to your couch and re-watch that Netflix series (again) try staying warm and avoid cabin fever with these winter activities.   Get cozy at BRU 64. Whether you fancy a coffee or one of their many rotating beers, you can admire the whirls of winter from a…

Snowshoeing is a great and inexpensive way to get outside during the winter months. Whether you seek trails that are off the beaten track or are looking for family fun between snow-covered trees, there are plenty of snowshoeing options in Cortland County. Here are some tips to help get you started on your great snowshoeing adventure this winter.   Easy to learn. The expression, “If you can…

How to Get the Most Out of Your Next Trip to the Slopes Ski Tips Wintertime in the Finger Lakes is relatively quiet, but visitors to Cortland County will find mountains of winter activities to enjoy. Whether you seek family friendly fun or search for a rush of outdoor adrenaline you can find it all here. Visitors will find four family friendly ski areas all within a 30-mile range of each other in…

Song Mountain’s New Triple Chair Lift Means Saying Goodbye to one of the last T-bars in Upstate New York   Song Mountain is excited to announce it has replaced its Thunderbird T-bar with a new triple chairlift. The T-bar, installed around 1965, had seen many years of dependable service. The new triple chair that replaces it was relocated from Northern Minnesota and is from the Riblit…