things to do

Things to Do: Elmira

Things to Do: Watkins Glen

Things to Do: Corning

Chamberlain Acres hosts a Farmer's Market every Sunday year round.

Chamberlain Acres Garden Center and Florist:

Offers a Farmer’s Market every Sunday year round in addition to the nursery and gift shop.

Chemung County Chamber of Commerce:

Our award-winning Chamber really is all that! Stop by and pick up brochures, maps, coupons and free chocolate turtles from the big bowl in the lobby!

https://chemungchamber.org/

Eldridge Park:

The Town of Elmira did an amazing renovation on this park, with waterfalls & marble statues.

They have rides, the most beautiful miniature golf course in the world, and a lake with rental

paddle boats. Go back in time and enjoy a day at the park. Only 10 mins from away.

http://www.eldridgepark.us/

Harris Hill: A mini amusement park with put put, go karts, ice cream, swimming pool.

http://www.harrishillamusements.com/

Harris Hill Soaring: Take a glider ride! Or just go and watch them being towed. They're beautiful silent birds. 5-10 mins away.

http://www.harrishillsoaring.org

National Soaring Museum:

The museum presents the heritage of motorless flight.

http://www.soaringmuseum.org/

The Christmas House:

Housed in a Painted Lady Victorian, this isn’t just about Christmas but the ultimate in gift ideas, displayed like a museum.

https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasHouse/

Wings of Eagle Discovery Center:

Tour a 25,000 sq ft hangar with aircraft on display inside and outside. Self guided tours and flight simulators.

Also has a gift shop and you can grab a bite to eat at Wings Cafe.

http://www.wingsofeagles.com/

Chemung Valley History Museum

Dedicated to the collection, preservation, and presentation of the history of the Chemung Valley region.

https://www.chemungvalleymuseum.org/

Booth Library

The Booth Library is the center for genealogy and historical research at the Chemung County Historical Society. It holds approximately 3,000 books, 30,000 manuscripts, 16,000 photographic images, and 11,000 maps and architectural drawings.

https://www.chemungvalleymuseum.org/booth-library

Clemens Center

Has fabulous shows including traveling broadway shows. Only 5 mins away.

http://www.clemenscenter.com/

Tanglewood Nature Center

http://www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com/

Has great hiking and a nature center. Only about 5-10 mins awa

Mark Twain Study

Located on the Elmira College campus, Twain wrote many of his works in this octagonal building.

http://www.elmira.edu/academics/programs/Center_Twain/The_Study.html

Heritage Village of the Finger Lakes

An oldtime village with buildings and interactive exhibits.

http://www.heritagevillagesfl.org/

Woodlawn Cemetery

Final resting place of Mark Twain, as well as many confederate soldiers from the Civil War.

http://www.friendsofwoodlawnelmira.org/

Arnot Mall

If shopping is your thing, the Arnot Mall is 15 mins away. In that same area is a conglomerate of chain stores: Field & Stream, JoAnn Fabrics, Lowe’s, PetSmart, WalMart, etc.

Rockwell Museum of Western Art

Housed in Corning’s old City Hall, this museum features American art. Note: this is not a museum featuring Norman Rockwell.

http://rockwellmuseum.org/

Trolley into Twain Country Tours

Seasonally, during the months of July and August, hop aboard The Elmiran for a one-hour, narrated tour of historic Elmira.

http://www.marktwaincountry.com/mark-twain/trolley-into-twain-country-tours

Things to Do: Corning

Things to Do: Watkins Glen

Things to Do: Corning

Corning Museum of Glass

http://www.cmog.org/

It's Corning Glass! You can blow your own glass creation. 20 min drive.

The town of Corning is upscale and has nice shops, antiques, restaurants.

Antique Revival

http://antiquerevival.com/

If you love antiques, you MUST go here. Check out their website and you’ll see why. 20 mins away.

Things to Do: Watkins Glen

Watkins Glen Raceway

Watkins Glen International is an automobile race track, recently purchased by NASCAR. 45 mins away.

http://www.theglen.com/?homepage=true

Watkins Glen State Park (45 mins):

One of the best parks in the area, where you can walk behind a waterfall.

http://www.stateparks.com/watkins_glen_state_park_in_new_york.html

From that website you can look at other state parks.

Tioga Downs

Casino in Nichols, NY. 30 mins away.

https://www.tiogadowns.com/

Things to Do: Ithaca

Restaurants around Elmira

Things to Do: Watkins Glen

Lab of Ornithology

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a world leader in the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds.

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/Page.aspx?pid=1478

Cornell Plantations

Cornell Plantations is alive with plants, purpose, and a presence that truly distinguishes the university among its peers. Has a mature botanical garden and arboretum.

http://www.cornellplantations.org/

Taughannock Falls in Ithaca (1 hour):

http://www.stateparks.com/taughannock_falls_state_park_in_new_york.html

Taughannock Falls has a 215-foot drop and is quite impressive, and runs all year long.

Within the Ithaca area, there are about 25 state parks and forests, so you can explore those on the websitef