Entertainment & Activities
The Corning Museum of Glass is world-class! Not just a museum, but a hands-on experience of glassmaking and the science of glass. Really, something for the whole family.
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Corning Glass Center
Corning Glass CenterThe Corning Museum of Glass is world-class! Not just a museum, but a hands-on experience of glassmaking and the science of glass. Really, something for the whole family.
The Rockwell is more than its huge collection of outstanding western art. The Rockwell focuses on families and helps them create/experience/enjoy art from all directions.
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The Rockwell Museum
111 Cedar StThe Rockwell is more than its huge collection of outstanding western art. The Rockwell focuses on families and helps them create/experience/enjoy art from all directions.
The Corning Y is truly family-oriented. The facilities are state-of-the-art and there is a host of programs to enjoy. The staff is friendly - you will definitely feel welcome.
Corning Family YMCA
127 Center WayThe Corning Y is truly family-oriented. The facilities are state-of-the-art and there is a host of programs to enjoy. The staff is friendly - you will definitely feel welcome.
This is a great park with a fountain that kids can play in on a hot day. Shaded benches line a path overlooking the Chemung River. From here, take the walking bridge to the Y and Glass Museum.
Centennial Park
East Tioga AvenueThis is a great park with a fountain that kids can play in on a hot day. Shaded benches line a path overlooking the Chemung River. From here, take the walking bridge to the Y and Glass Museum.
171 Cedar Arts Center is Corning's community arts center. You can take classes in arts/dance/music. Check their calendar for special events, too. An easy two block walk east on Second Street.
171 Cedar Arts Center
171 Cedar St171 Cedar Arts Center is Corning's community arts center. You can take classes in arts/dance/music. Check their calendar for special events, too. An easy two block walk east on Second Street.
As you can see, this park is right across the street. It has space to run and play a good game of hide-and-seek. The hollow willow tree is especially inviting. Good place to watch fireworks, too.
Canfield Park
As you can see, this park is right across the street. It has space to run and play a good game of hide-and-seek. The hollow willow tree is especially inviting. Good place to watch fireworks, too.
This large city park has plenty of fun play equipment, a huge pond with fish, an outdoor pool, walking paths, Frisbee golf course, and pavilions to reserve for your picnic. A favorite place!
Denison Park Pool
Vanhall BoulevardThis large city park has plenty of fun play equipment, a huge pond with fish, an outdoor pool, walking paths, Frisbee golf course, and pavilions to reserve for your picnic. A favorite place!
My main reason to list this park is to get you on the Cohocton River via the official launch site here. Plenty of parking, too. Go to www.chemungriverfriends.org for all river trail launch sites.
Kinsella Park
Canada RoadMy main reason to list this park is to get you on the Cohocton River via the official launch site here. Plenty of parking, too. Go to www.chemungriverfriends.org for all river trail launch sites.
Spencer Crest has a wonderful nature center, native plant gardens, pavilions, a pond and nature trails! There is a long boardwalk easy for strollers and wheelchairs. Dogs welcome to hike with you.
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Spencer Crest Nature Center
2424 Spencer Hill RdSpencer Crest has a wonderful nature center, native plant gardens, pavilions, a pond and nature trails! There is a long boardwalk easy for strollers and wheelchairs. Dogs welcome to hike with you.
This is the most fun if you have kids who love putt-putt, arcade games, ice cream and small carnival rides. PLUS, the view of the Chemung valley is spectacular. Nice picnic tables for lunch. FUN.
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Harris Hill Amusement Park
557 Harris Hill RdThis is the most fun if you have kids who love putt-putt, arcade games, ice cream and small carnival rides. PLUS, the view of the Chemung valley is spectacular. Nice picnic tables for lunch. FUN.
Food Scene
Donna's is an institution on the busiest corner in Corning. You will have the best home-made breakfast and/or lunch. Her pies and desserts are so tasty! This is a must-do stop for you.
Donna's Restaurant
58 E Market StDonna's is an institution on the busiest corner in Corning. You will have the best home-made breakfast and/or lunch. Her pies and desserts are so tasty! This is a must-do stop for you.
Arts & Culture
West End Gallery has a wonderful collection of paintings, glass, jewelry, furniture. You will find paintings of local landmarks and scenery. I included this not just because my work is there :-).
West End Gallery
12 W Market StWest End Gallery has a wonderful collection of paintings, glass, jewelry, furniture. You will find paintings of local landmarks and scenery. I included this not just because my work is there :-).
Cutting-edge, finely-crafted contemporary art fills this cool gallery. Ann Welles, the owner and artist herself, has a keen eye and wonderful ability to bring in top new artists. Exciting stuff!
Exhibit A
22 E Market StCutting-edge, finely-crafted contemporary art fills this cool gallery. Ann Welles, the owner and artist herself, has a keen eye and wonderful ability to bring in top new artists. Exciting stuff!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is not just any ol' bar - they serve the tastiest food and have a great atmosphere. Oh, and their drinks are tasty, too!
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The Cellar
21 W Market StThis is not just any ol' bar - they serve the tastiest food and have a great atmosphere. Oh, and their drinks are tasty, too!
Essentials
People dream of having a Wegmans in their town - well, we are lucky enough to have a great one. All sorts of choices, excellent fresh produce, organic options, friendly staff and it is very close by.
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Wegmans
24 Bridge StPeople dream of having a Wegmans in their town - well, we are lucky enough to have a great one. All sorts of choices, excellent fresh produce, organic options, friendly staff and it is very close by.
Shopping
Very cool stuff inside, plus the owners support everything local that they can. A good place for inspiration, at least! Creative toys, gadgets, kitchen things, trendy items. Just cool!
Pure Design Online
39 E Market StVery cool stuff inside, plus the owners support everything local that they can. A good place for inspiration, at least! Creative toys, gadgets, kitchen things, trendy items. Just cool!