I
Love the Finger Lakes! - The "I
Love the Finger Lakes!" web site offers a good overview
of the recreational, historical, and aesthetic possibilities
of the Finger Lakes area. I has up-to-date information on accomodations
and dining venues, as well as descriptions and links to area
museums and natural resources.
Watkins
Glen Race Track - Watkins Glen Race
Track needs no introduction, it is one of the world's great Formula
race loops. It is well attended every year, as renowned competitors
duke it out on every turn and switchback. Please visit their
web site and the track itself.
Glenn
Curtiss Museum - (Hammondsport,
New York) Like the Wright brothers, Glen Curtiss was a bicycle
maker. But instead of being known primarily for his aircraft,
he was a master at building aircraft power plants, so vital to
the development of early sustained flight. The Glenn Curtiss
Museum details the history and displays the wares of this productive
inventor.
Corning Glass
Center and Museum - (Corning, N.Y.)
The Corning Glass Works is world renowned for their contributions
to the art and technology of glass making. The Corning Glass
Center and Museum displays a staggering array of glass objects,
both artistic and practical, dating from early civilization through
the latest communications technologies. Live glass blowing demonstrations
are scheduled frequently.
Rockwell Museum of Western
American Art (Corning, N.Y.) - In downtown Corning a jewel lies
quietly waiting. In addition to a fine collection of early practical
and art glassware, the Rockwell Museum of Western American Art
has a rich collection of art and lore from the frontier days
of the American West. From the art and textiles of the Native
Americans, to the pistols and rifles of the pioneers, to the
drawings, paintings and sculpture of those who documented the
westward expansion - it's all there at the Rockwell. An unexpected
jewel hidden in the hills of central New York State...
National
Soaring Museum - (Elmira, NY) The
NSM is located atop Harris Hill adjacent to the Harris Hill Soaring
Center. Presented by the National Soaring Museum in Elmira, NY,
this website details the extensive exhibits, programs, events,
and historical records of the NSM. The museum is open seven days
a week and has a great gift shop. [MAP]
Clemens
Center for the Performing Arts - Named
in honor of Elmira's Samuel Clemens, the Clemens Center hosts
a year 'round program of world class performers in their theater
in downtown Elmira. Plays, musicals, concerts, comedy - it's
all here.
Watkins Glen State Park - (Watkins Glen, N.Y.) Aside from the auto racing
for which Watkins Glen is so well know, the park itself provides
a cool relief on a hot summer's day. Tumbling waters carved this
ancient gorge from the bedrock. There are well-appointed walkways
running the length the gorge, crossing and intertwining with
the cascades, pools and waterfalls. An hour spent amidst the
tumbling waters is a delightfully refreshing and uplifting experience.
Closed in winter.
Sciencenter
of Ithaca - The Sciencenter is located
in the city of Ithaca, in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of
Central New York State. The museum houses over 100 exhibits and
a museum store that make learning about science fun. The Sciencenter
is available for group visits, birthday parties, and private
functions. Please call for group rates and reservations. (This
link suggested by Scot Stricker.)
Finger Lakes Wineries -
The Finger Lakes region of New York is home to over a hundred
wineries. Many of these have tours and tasting facilities, and
because of their close proximity to each other, a number of vineyards
can be visited in an afternoon, all while viewing the magnificent
Finger Lakes! Browse these links to find the hours of operation
at the wineries .... and the vintage of your choice! This page
is sponsored by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation, and has
excellent maps leading to the vineyards.
Wings of
Eagles Discovery Center (formerly
the National Warplane Museum) - (Elmira, N.Y.) Did you ever want
to see a B-26 or a Spitfire - up close and personal-like? You
can, at the Wings of Eagles Discovery Center, located at the
Elmira (Chemung County) Airport. One of the best warbird aircraft
collections in the world, it is renowned for actually flying
these remarkable aircraft to display at airshows around the country.
On occasion, the Wings of Eagles Discovery
Center has been a centerpiece at the Elmira Air Show. See the
Harris Hill Calendar/Activities page
for dates.
Watkins
Glen Winefest - An event sponsored
by the Watkins Glen Race Track, the annual Watkins Glen Winefest
is a chance to sample some great vintages produced right here
in New York's Finger Lake region. Hundreds of vintages are represented
at the tasting tables, and the food is both varied and outstanding.
Held on the grounds of the famous race track. Visit their website
for dates and details.
Finger Lakes Trail - The main Finger Lakes Trail is 552 miles long and
connects the Catskill Mountains with the Allegheny Mountains
by passing through remote areas of the Southern Tier of New York
State, near Elmira. The main trail connects with the North
Country National Scenic Trail in Allegheny National Forest
in Pennsylvania. The Conservation Trail, a major branch trail,
connects with the Bruce Trail in Canada. Altogether, the main
trail and its branch and loop trails total over 800 miles. Many
sections of the Finger Lakes Trail are official segments of the
North Country National Scenic Trail. This 3,200-mile-long foot
trail is planned to extend across seven states between Lake Champlain
in New York and Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota. The linked website
offers maps and trail information.
Buttermilk Falls and Taughannock Falls - Picturesque waterfalls and picnic areas near Cayuga
Lake and Ithaca, N.Y. (no link)
Newtown National Battlefield - Located 7 miles east of Elmira on Route 17. Historic
site with pavilions and picnic areas on the heights above the
Chemung Valley. Site of an annual battle re-enactment. (no link)
Hotels / Motels
/ B&B's in the Region
Chemung County Chamber
of Commerce web site for the home county of Harris Hill Soaring
Center. This site has lists of accommodations and attractions
in the area.
Steuben County attractions
are described in New York State's official web pages. Steuben
County is home to Corning, Hammondsport, Keuka Lake, Bath and
Hornell. Hotels and B&B's are listed for Steuben County.
On-line Bed
and Breakfast locator with neat computation of B&B's
distances from Elmira. Best used if looking at a map to judge
location/size of surrounding towns or to find nearby points of
specific interest to you. Courtesy of Go_Native.
Ithaca
and Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau web page,
includes good hotel / B&B accommodations, restaurants and
activities in the Ithaca area.
Finger Lakes Bed and Breakfast
Association provides a good web site with maps to both the
Finger Lakes wineries and the region's B&B's.
General
information about the Elmira area; many good links. Courtesy
of the Twin Tiers Internet Marketplace.
Be sure to confirm phone
numbers, addresses, and prices. HHSC is not responsible for accuracy
of information provided by these external links.