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Cortland
Downtown Cortland
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ortland is located in a beautiful natural setting at the intersection of seven valleys, midway between Syracuse and Binghamton on Route I-81. Just a short walk from the State University of New York (SUNY Cortland), Cortland’s downtown business district retains its Victorian heritage. Stroll shops and cafés along Main Street.
Cortland Attractions 1890 House & Center for Victorian Arts
37 Tompkins St., Cortland 607-756-7551; the1890house.org Built at the height of the “Gilded Age,” the 1890s House 30-room mansion features jewel-like stained glass, ornate decorative stencils, and impressive oak and cherry woodwork. Collections found throughout offer visitors the opportunity to step back to 19th century Cortland. Hours: Call ahead for schedule, pricing, COVID protocols and to book a visit.
Central New York Living History Center
4386 US Route 11, Cortland 607-299-4185; cnylivinghistory.org Discover different museums in one location. One houses military artifacts from the Civil War all the way up to the Gulf War. Another plays host to old farm tractors and includes a replica of an old country kitchen. The last is dedicated to Brockway Trucks, manufactured in Cortland until 1977. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. (Last admission at 4 p.m.), plus 1 – 5 p.m. on Sun., Memorial Day – Labor Day.
Admission: $10 (Adults); $9 (Seniors); Children 5 & younger (Free). Admission covers all 3 museums.
Cortland Country Music Park
1824 State Route 134, Cortland 607-753-0377; cortlandmusicpark.com This “Nashville of the Northeast” is home to the New York State Country Music Hall of Fame, featuring memorabilia contributed by top country singers, along with shows on the outdoor stage, bingo, line dancing, car shows, food and 106 campsites. Visit the website or call for events schedule, camping reservations, admission prices and COVID procedures.
Cortland Repertory Summer Theater
6799 Little York Lake Road, Preble 607-753-6161; cortlandrep.org Staged in the charming turn-of-the-century Pavilion at Dwyer Memorial Park on Little York Lake, Cortland Rep is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021. Visit the website for the season calendar, admission prices and reservations.
Suggett House Museum, Gift Shop & Kellogg Memorial Research Library
25 Homer Ave., Cortland 607-756-6071; cortlandhistory.org A treasure trove of beautifully curated objects fill this large 1882 Italianate home. Explore furniture styles, interior design and the cultural heritage of Cortland. Museum & Research Hours: 1-5 p.m., Tues.-Sat. Admission: Members & children 17 and under (Free); $8 (Adults). Call ahead to check on COVID protocols.
