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How to Safely Celebrate Halloween in Cortland County

Oct 26, 2020

It's time to celebrate the spookiest day of the year with some safe, family-friendly Halloween events and activities that will give you your fair share of thrills and chills. Keep reading for Cortland County happenings and how to have a haunted good time while staying safe: If you choose to take part in any of the activities below, please adhere to all social distancing guidelines. The information…

Things to Do This Week in Cortland County: Oct 8-11

Oct 8, 2020

The long weekend is almost here, but your still in need of some quality ideas for fun things to do? Let Experience Cortland soothe some of the last-minute uncertainty about which weekend event will float your boat. Please visit individual websites to view their current services and operations. Some may require reservations or have special hours so please review location information before…

Trinity Valley's Corn Maze Is Back for Another Season

Sep 9, 2020

Navigating your way through a corn maze is an essential fall activity for families, and Trinity Valley Dairy Farm has pulled out all the stops once again to create a fresh, challenging maze for their visitors! Everyone - not just kids - can enjoy a fun-filled, fall trip to Family Fun Days & Corn Maze starting Saturday, September 12. Enjoy acres of SAFE outdoor family activities in the fresh…

Adventures Along the Experience Cortland GeoTour

May 22, 2020

This Saturday, the US celebrates National Scavenger Hunt Day, and Experience Cortland has a high-tech twist on this classic game. Grab your Smartphone and your sense of wanderlust, and embark on the Experience Cortland GeoTour. This tour will take you along the byways of Cortland County to the secret and not-so-secret hideaways where we have stashed our caches for you to discover.…

Activities for Your Socially Distant Memorial Day Weekend

May 21, 2020

Memorial Day certainly looks a little different this year, but the unofficial start to summer can still mean burgers fresh from the grill, patriotic displays and friendly cornhole games with the ones you love. We’re here to help you plan a fun-packed weekend for you and your family. Keep reading for a list of socially distant activities, at-home escapes and BBQ to go for your three-day…

Tips for an Awesome Outdoor Cinema Experience

May 20, 2020

Sandy, Danny and the cast of Grease are not the only ones spending time at the drive-in these days. The Cortland County community, including myself, flocked to Virgil this past weekend to check out the only outdoor cinema experience in the county. Greek Peak Mountain Resort, normally known for it's ski trails, over 500 feet of water slides, and more recently dancing dinosaurs, has found a creative…

Spirit of Cortland: Episode 3

May 7, 2020

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…

It's Puzzle Time in Cortland County

Apr 26, 2020

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…

Experience Cortland Coloring Pages: Round 2

Apr 15, 2020

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. Did you miss the first round of Experience Cortland coloring…

Get Crafty While Social Distancing

Mar 31, 2020

Art teachers, the local community and art studios have come together to bring you fun ways to keep kids and parents entertained during this weird and crazy time. Being stuck at home can be stressful, which is why activities like cookie decorating, finger painting and doodling can be a great way for connection and creativity. It will keep the little ones' hands busy while their minds can get…

Experience Cortland Bingo: Social Distancing Edition

Mar 26, 2020

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…

Fall Bucket List: Trinity Valley Farm

Oct 2, 2019

The cooler fall temperatures inspired me to start checking off a few seasonal bucket list activities and adventures, and I made headway on my list this past weekend at Trinity Valley Dairy Farm, a fourth-generation family farm in the East Homer.There's no denying the main attraction at the moment is the 7-acre corn maze, but it certainly was not the only reason to swing by. From delectable…

Fun Things To Do at the Cortland County Jr. Fair

Jul 4, 2019

Barns, cows, carnival rides and deep-fried fun are expected at this year's local junior fair! In just a couple days, locals and visitors alike will be able to enjoy the tastes, smells and thrills that come with the county fair, as the 2019 edition of the Cortland County Jr. Fair begins its five-day run Tuesday, July 9, at the Cortland County Fairgrounds. The fair is bringing back several popular…

5 Reasons to Make Cortland County Your Ski Destination this Winter

Dec 3, 2018

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…

Let's Make Some Cider

Sep 27, 2018

Hollenbeck's Cider Mill celebrates its 86th cider season this fall. A trip to see the cider press, or to enjoy a freshly made donut is a fall must do in Cortland County. Check out the video below. Share your Cortland County adventures with us for a chance to be featured! Tag @experiencecortland and use hashtag #experiencecortland.

Trinity Valley is Udderly Exciting

Sep 18, 2018

Trinity Valley Dairy Farm is a fourth-generation family farm in the beautiful East Homer valley. We got to explore it all from cows to their 2-mile long corn maze! Make a trip to Trinity Valley Dairy Farm a must do on your fall adventure in Cortland County. Check out the video below. Share your Cortland County adventures with us for a chance to be featured! Tag @experiencecortland and tag…

Corn Maze at Trinity Valley Farm

Aug 16, 2018

There’s a massive corn maze growing out in Truxton, NY in Cortland County! Trinity Valley Dairy Farm has created a 2-mile-long corn maze adventure that is sure to get the entire family excited for the fall harvest season. Located on the farm, this maze takes you through twists and turns as you venture among the corn stalks. From above, your journey is in the design of a friendly…

Pumpkin Picking in Little York

Oct 16, 2017

Fall pumpkin picking is a tradition for many this time of year. The leaves on the trees have started to change, it's almost sweater weather, and hot chocolate is replacing ice cream. Picking your own perfect pumpkin is the thrill of the hunt. Whether you want the largest one you can carry or the perfect shape for your carving, half the fun is finding it! This past weekend we visited…

Summer Family Fun

Jul 20, 2017

Blueberry picking, ice cream eating, mini golfing, and adventure seeking is all here in Cortland County this summer! The kids are out of school so why not get outside and enjoy the summertime. Explore these 5 fun activities to do with your family this summer! 1. Blueberry Picking at Hall's Hill Blueberry Farm Located just a short drive from downtown Cortland,…

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Kid-friendly

How to Safely Celebrate Halloween in Cortland County

Things to Do This Week in Cortland County: Oct 8-11

Trinity Valley's Corn Maze Is Back for Another Season

Adventures Along the Experience Cortland GeoTour

Activities for Your Socially Distant Memorial Day Weekend

Tips for an Awesome Outdoor Cinema Experience

Spirit of Cortland: Episode 3

It's Puzzle Time in Cortland County

Experience Cortland Coloring Pages: Round 2

Get Crafty While Social Distancing

Experience Cortland Bingo: Social Distancing Edition

Fall Bucket List: Trinity Valley Farm

Fun Things To Do at the Cortland County Jr. Fair

5 Reasons to Make Cortland County Your Ski Destination this Winter

Let's Make Some Cider

Trinity Valley is Udderly Exciting

Corn Maze at Trinity Valley Farm

Pumpkin Picking in Little York

Summer Family Fun