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Hillendale Golf Course

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Public 18-hole facility in the Finger Lakes offering a driving range and a pavilion.

218 Applegate Rd N

“Public 18-hole facility in the Finger Lakes offering a driving range and a pavilion.”

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Newman Municipal Golf Course

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Squeeze in a satisfying loop at Newman Municipal Golf Course, a classic 9-hole par 36 built in 1935 right along Cayuga Lake. Flat, walkable…

10 Pier Rd

“Squeeze in a satisfying loop at Newman Municipal Golf Course, a classic 9-hole par 36 built in 1935 right along Cayuga Lake. Flat, walkable fairways, four sets of tees, smooth greens, and sailboat-and-hill panoramas... it’s the kind of after-work golf that keeps your swing happy.”

From the Finger Lakes newsletter, August 14, 2026

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Cinemapolis

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Independent theater features art & indie movies, showcases local filmmakers & hosts film festivals.

120 E Green St

“Independent theater features art & indie movies, showcases local filmmakers & hosts film festivals.”

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