Dave's Guidebook
Entertaining cultural experience
This is a world famous glass museum. Interactive learning can be capped off with a hands on personal glass blowing project. Be sure to call ahead for reservation to create your own piece of glass! Shopping and food available on site.
I-Corning Museum of Glass
1 Museum WayA Smithsonian Affiliate, this museum of western art features many Remington bronze castings
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The Rockwell Museum
111 Cedar StA Smithsonian Affiliate, this museum of western art features many Remington bronze castings
With miniature golf, batting cages, golf driving range, go carts and ice cream who doesn’t enjoy a summer evening outdoors.
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Harris Hill Amusement Park
557 Harris Hill RdWith miniature golf, batting cages, golf driving range, go carts and ice cream who doesn’t enjoy a summer evening outdoors.
This park features a totally restored carousel with full size hand carved animals onboard one of the fastest carousels you can ride while stretching out to grab the brass ring…hang on!!
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Eldridge Park
96 Eldridge Park DrThis park features a totally restored carousel with full size hand carved animals onboard one of the fastest carousels you can ride while stretching out to grab the brass ring…hang on!!
Sightseeing
A perfect way to take in the area is from a birds eye view! Harris Hill is rightfully named “The Soaring Capital of the World”
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Harris Hill Soaring Corporation - 4NY8
57 Soaring Hill DrA perfect way to take in the area is from a birds eye view! Harris Hill is rightfully named “The Soaring Capital of the World”
Mark Twain married a local woman thus spending time in the area writing in his study which is now displayed on the campus of Elmira College. His body is buried in the local Woodlawn Cemetery
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Mark Twain's Study
800 Park PlMark Twain married a local woman thus spending time in the area writing in his study which is now displayed on the campus of Elmira College. His body is buried in the local Woodlawn Cemetery
Not only is this place listed as a hiking sanctuary ( https://wanderlust-onabudget.com/nature-trails-in-elmira ) but a nature center as well.
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Tanglewood Nature Center
443 Coleman AveNot only is this place listed as a hiking sanctuary ( https://wanderlust-onabudget.com/nature-trails-in-elmira ) but a nature center as well.
Reclaimed railroad beds serve as the centerpiece for this hiking and biking trail extending for many scenic miles. Information stations at rest stops explain local lore.
Catharine Valley Trail, Montour Falls, NY 14865, USA
Reclaimed railroad beds serve as the centerpiece for this hiking and biking trail extending for many scenic miles. Information stations at rest stops explain local lore.
Neighborhoods
Known as The Gaffer District, these 5 blocks of shops featuring works from local glass artisans, name brand outlets and local eateries keep this area busy year out. The twinkling trees and winter “ Sparkle parade” open the Christmas season every year.
West Market Street
West Market StreetKnown as The Gaffer District, these 5 blocks of shops featuring works from local glass artisans, name brand outlets and local eateries keep this area busy year out. The twinkling trees and winter “ Sparkle parade” open the Christmas season every year.
This State Park allows for hiking the Gorge with its exposure to rock formations reflective of 5 geological areas.
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I-Park ye-Watkins Glen
1009 N Franklin StThis State Park allows for hiking the Gorge with its exposure to rock formations reflective of 5 geological areas.
Food scene
American food done right! Join Joe & Mona for a delicious meal that is sure to please. Weekly specials can be seen online with dessert included. Don’t pass up the 4 berry pie!
1157 N Main St
1157 North Main StreetAmerican food done right! Join Joe & Mona for a delicious meal that is sure to please. Weekly specials can be seen online with dessert included. Don’t pass up the 4 berry pie!
Lib's Supper Club
Huge portions with period pieces of celebrity photos adorning the walls.
Tanino Ristorante Italiano
1 Old Ithaca RdGood Italian food with outside seating for the warmer months.
Wide choices especially from the tapas menu with many items locally sourced.
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The Cellar
21 W Market StWide choices especially from the tapas menu with many items locally sourced.
Three Birds Restaurant
73 E Market StGood food and good bar.