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Things to Do: Elmira

Restaurants around Elmira

Restaurants around Elmira

Every Sunday Chamberlain Acres hosts a farmer's market, 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. 

https://chamberlainacres.com/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/


Antique Revival

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

http://antiquerevival.com/


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. 

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. 

http://www.harrishillsoaring.org


National Soaring Museum: 

The museum presents the heritage of motorless flight.

http://www.soaringmuseum.org/


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 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. 

http://www.clemenscenter.com/


Tanglewood Nature Center

Has great hiking and a nature center. 

http://www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com/



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/


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


TAGS

Premier destination for live music.

http://www.tagstickets.com/

Arnot Mall

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


Restaurants around Elmira

Restaurants around Elmira

Restaurants around Elmira

Table setting for two.

WMC North

Elmira's jazz club, featuring music, food and drinks.

http://wmc-north.com/


1157 North

Serves up fresh homemade pasta.

http://1157north.com/


Charlies Cafe

Offers classic American cuisine. 

http://www.charliescafeelmira.com/


Finger Lakes House

Features locally crafted beer and wine and a light finger-food menu. 

https://www.fingerlakeshouse.com/


Taninos

Italian food and brick-fired pizza.

http://ruggierorestaurants.com/our-restaurants


Louie's

In Horseheads. Very good Italian food. Upbeat, upscale, bit pricey but worth it.

https://www.louieshanover.com/menus.html


Simons

Japanese restaurant.

No website.  2 Hanover Square, Horseheads, NY. (607) 796-5888


Lib's Supper Club

Serves up Old World Italian cuisine with steaks and seafood.

http://www.libssupperclub.net/


Light’s Bakery

A classic diner with desserts. 

www.lightsbakery.com


Hill Top Inn

Located at the top of Jerusalem Hill Road, giving you a magnificent view of Elmira while dining in style.

http://www.hill-top-inn.com/


Downtown Grind

Breakfast and brunch with a good vibe.

https://www.facebook.com/downtowngrindelmira


Elbow Room

Family restaurant bar and grill. The self-proclaimed “Cheers” of Elmira.

https://elbow-room-family-restaurant.business.site/


Pietro & Son

Italian pizzeria and restaurant, (with a beautiful enormous fish acquarium).

https://www.pietroandsons.com/Hom


Siam Elephants Restaurant

Great Thai food.

https://www.siamelephantsrestaurant.com/


Barb's Soups On

Family-owned lunch spot with a deck.

https://www.barbssoups.com/





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Things to Do: Corning

Restaurants around Elmira

Things to Do: Watkins Glen

Corning Museum of Glass.

Corning Museum of Glass

http://www.cmog.org/

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

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


State Parks

Within an hour's drive are many state parks, many with gorges and waterfalls. If you like to hike, it's an amazing area.

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

Things to Do: Watkins Glen

Things to Do: Watkins Glen

Things to Do: Watkins Glen

Watkins Glen International.

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

Things to Do: Watkins Glen

Things to Do: Ithaca

Lab of Ornithology.

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):

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 website.

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

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