The best things to do in Lansing

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Cornell Cinema

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Veteran theater hosting cherished black & white films & modern works, plus an outdoor summer series.

104 Willard Straight Hall (Ithaca)

“Veteran theater hosting cherished black & white films & modern works, plus an outdoor summer series.”

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Hillendale Golf Course

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Hillendale Golf Course is the local, public 18-hole track in the Finger Lakes with a proper driving range to get loose and a pavilion for…

218 Applegate Rd N (Ithaca)

“Hillendale Golf Course is the local, public 18-hole track in the Finger Lakes with a proper driving range to get loose and a pavilion for post-round hangs. Online tee times, leagues, lessons, a pro shop and an on-site restaurant make it easy to play, practice, then linger like you meant to.”

From the Ithaca newsletter, September 22, 2026

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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 (Ithaca)

“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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Craving smart indies, festival finds, and the occasional local filmmaker premiere your friends keep whispering about? Cinemapolis reliably…

120 E Green St (Ithaca)

“Craving smart indies, festival finds, and the occasional local filmmaker premiere your friends keep whispering about? Cinemapolis reliably programs the good stuff, the weird stuff, and the conversation-starters, making it an easy yes when you're dodging franchises and want something that actually sticks with you.”

From the Finger Lakes newsletter, September 17, 2026

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