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cortland 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dryden is a rural community located 12 miles northeast of Ithaca and 13 miles southwest of Cortland in Tompkins County. Take in the surrounding vistas of barns, farmland and green sloping hills. Dryden is filled with charming historic buildings and beautiful homes in the South Street Historic District, along with fun restaurants and shopping. Look for the West Main Street commercial district. Step back, chill out and enjoy the browse.

198 North Road/NY County Route 163, Dryden 607-844-9365; m.me/BookBarnoftheFingerLakes this historic farmstead’s 3 red and green striped barns contain 2-1/2 miles of shelving in 254 categories of used, rare and scholarly books. (How to find the 3 red and green striped barns: Lacy’s corners is a “Y” shaped intersection north of Dryden Village & across from the traffic light/access road to tompkins-cortland community college. You must turn off nY route 13 onto north road. after the turn find a blue sign for tompkins county “route 163”. travel 250’ to a dark green mailbox then turn onto a gravel surfaced driveway.

1 W. Main St., Dryden 607-844-5552; drydencafe, org a nonprofit community center run by volunteers, the café’s goal is to be a relaxed and welcoming place to gather for coffee, conversation, music, art displays and events. enjoy fresh sandwiches and paninis, soups, baked goods, quiche and good coffee. Visit the website for menu information, updates on the café and coViD protocols.

West Lake Road, Dryden 607-8445-8888; dryden.ny.us Dryden Lake is a small, shallow lake (.75-mile-long) created by an old crib dam, and surrounded by a park, extensive wetland, and agricultural land. it is popular with local shore anglers and is navigable in a small non-motorized boat (canoe, kayak). Picnicking and birdwatching are popular here. the scenic Jim Schug trail follows a railroad bed south from the Village of Dryden. Benches every ½-mile provide rest stops with interpretive signs marking natural and historical features. Dryden Lake Park is at the midpoint of this trail providing rest rooms, fishing and picnic shelters. the trail also passes through cornell Botanic Gardens Pervis road Wetlands natural area, which contains active beaver dams and various wetland habitats, making it an ideal site for wildlife viewing, particularly for migrant and wetland birds.

1771 Dryden Road (State Route 13), Freeville 607-279-1243; hopshire.com named by craftbeer.com as one of the 8 farm breweries in the U.S. “you must visit,” family owned Hopshire Farm and Brewery has been growing its own hops for many years. they are excited about hop farming coming back to new York state, which was the primary hops producer in the United States during the 19th century. Hopshire’s craft ales feature nY hops and other local agricultural products, from cherries and raspberries to honey, maple syrup and more, in a variety of beer styles. Get to know Hopshire’s “beer from a farm not a factory.” Hours: 4-7 p.m., Wed.-Fri.; noon-6 p.m., Sun. Please note: they are not serving beer on the premises (call to se if this has changed) and all orders are to-go. You are encouraged to use their online store to place your order. call for coViD protocols.

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Southworth Library, Dryden

24 W. Main St., Dryden 607-844-4782; southworthlibrary.org Listed on the national register of Historic Places, this library was designed by ithaca architect William Henry Miller and completed in 1894. in 2010, the library opened the Lincoln center addition, made possible by the sale of a handwritten copy of abraham Lincoln’s 1864 re-election acceptance speech. a copy of the “Lincoln Letter” hangs on the wall in the Southworth Library. the original sold for $3.44 million at christie’s auction House. Hours: 2 – 7 p.m. Mon. & Wed.; 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., tues. & thurs.; 2 – 5 p.m., Fri.; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sat. check for coViD procedures.

129 North St., Dryden 607-844-5662; thesecondknob.com in 2011, andy Seyfried and his daughter, Shana Karn, partnered to open the Second Knob Gifts & antiques in Dryden. andy is a long-time antique collector and “junker” and Shana loves prim-country home decor and gifts. together, they built a store with more than 2500 square feet of sales floor that features home décor and gift items in primitive, country, shabby chic and flea-market farmhouse genres, as well as unique and affordable antiques and collectibles.

32 North Street, Dryden 607-257-1070; theeamishstructures.com need a shed, garage or gazebo? thee amish Structure has it. Made of kiln dried lumber and premium materials. More than a wooden box in your back yard. Give them your idea and they’ll plan your structure for you.

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Carpenter’s Brook, Elbridge

elbridge, a town in onondaga county, contains the villages of Jordan and elbridge. elbridge is the smaller of the two, incorporated in 1848. What is now route 5 was built on native american trails in 1805 to connect Jordan and elbridge. the erie canal was important to the commercial development of both villages. today as you drive on route 5 through both villages you will see many beautiful 19th century historic homes. elbridge, like camillus, was formed from tracts of land given as payment to revolutionary War veterans. History continued to make its mark in elbridge, as it was named for elbridge Gerry, a former Massachusetts governor who participated in the Boston tea Party, signed the Declaration of independence and was the fifth Vice President of the United States.

1672 State Route 321, Elbridge 315-689-9367; onondagacountyparks.com in continuous operation since 1938, carpenter’s Brook produces 80,000 Brook, Brown and rainbow trout annually to stock area fishing sites. the grounds offer an easy walking space. annual “time-out-to-Fish” programs for grandparents/kids are popular in the summer. Guided group tours of 5 or more may be scheduled. call or check the website for more details.

104 E. Main St., Elbridge 315-689-1760 an experienced Jeweler Goldsmith, alan edmunds offers beautiful jewelry, plus all types of custom/design work and repairs, cleaning services, estimates, gold, quality gems, silver, watch battery replacement, watches and watch repair. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. call ahead to double check hours and coViD protocols.

NYS Route 31 West, Jordan; eriecanal.org Built in 1847, erie canal Lock 51 is located approximately two miles west of the Village of Jordan, on the north side of route 31. it is a double-chamber lock, with the south chamber double-length on the west (foot) end. an information kiosk provides history and photos. Picnic tables and benches are on site for public use. You can also see the original lock tender’s house now located on chapel Street in Jordan.

315-689-9367; onondagacountyparks.org a four-mile stone dust trail ideal for bicycling or walking, the Jordan Level trail connects the historic erie canal towpath in camillus to the path in cayuga county. the trail is part of the erie canalway trail national Heritage corridor and is accessible from several points: the Sims Store in camillus, the Village Park in Jordan, Laird road and MacDonald road.

262 E. Main St., Elbridge 315-689-9927; martysbarncellar.com Marty’s Barn cellar offers a full line of real wood furniture. any of their furniture can be finished in many different stains or paints or left unfinished for you to do it your own way. Some pieces can be modified to fit your space, or even custom made to your specifications. Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-tuesday; closed Wednesday; 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., thursday-Friday; 10 a.m. -5 p.m., Saturday; 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sunday.