Corning

Attractions & Activities

Arnot Art Museum

Housed in an early 19th-century mansion, this museum continues the collections of Matthias Arnot, who initially acquired European paintings dating fro ... (more) ...

Benjamin Patterson Inn Museum Complex

Preserved structures from days gone by tell the early history of Corning, thanks to this intriguing complex. Visitors are taken around the grounds by ... (more) ...

Corning Museum of Glass

The history and techniques of glassmaking prove infinitely fascinating at this museum, sponsored by Corning. Galleries showcase 45,000 glass items dat ... (more) ...

Corning Planetarium

Be dazzled by the heavens at this mesmerizing planetarium, which educates and delights with its fascinating, multimedia shows. Thanks to an abundance ... (more) ...

Finger Lakes Region Wineries

In recent years, New York's wine industry has truly come into its own, and the state now produces more wine than any other locale in the eastern US. C ... (more) ...

Glenn Curtiss Museum

Glenn Curtiss (1878-1930) was, in his day, a pioneer, influencing the development of aviation, motorcycle design, and even southeastern Florida real e ... (more) ...

Mark Twain Study

Quarry Hill, the 19th-century estate belonging to his wife's family, was where Mark Twain and his family spent many summers. As a gift to Twain, his w ... (more) ...

National Soaring Museum

Established in 1969, this museum charts the history of soaring and of flight without engine power. Elmira's terrain has hills facing various direction ... (more) ...

Rockwell Museum of Western Art

Housed in Corning's former city hall, this wonderful museum riffs on the collection of American West and Native American artwork that local entreprene ... (more) ...

Spencer Crest Nature Center, Inc

Intended as a living educational tool, this center teaches experientially. On its 250 acres are ponds, streams, and seven miles of trails – all availa ... (more) ...

The Fun Park

Reward the kids and distract yourself at this leisure complex, which offers opportunity for physical activity and a good measure of fun. A driving ran ... (more) ...

Vitrix Hot Glass Studio

You'd be remiss to visit Corning and not catch a glimpse of its celebrated glassblowing legacy. This Market Street studio, founded in 1979, is not onl ... (more) ...

Watkins Glen International

In the early 20th century, cars raced along the streets of Watkins Glen until this 3½-mile track was built in 1956. Since then, the route has welcomed ... (more) ...

Watkins Glen State Park

Carved out of the terrain by glacial action and erosion, this spectacular park is one of the area's most scenic. A mile-and-a-half-long gorge offers r ... (more) ...

Wings of Eagles

Formerly known as the National Warplane Museum, this facility charts the history of military flight and preserves related aircraft. Wings of Eagles, l ... (more) ...