Food scene
Downtown Grind
109 N Main StGreat vibe in this place that serves coffee and food.
Wegmans
1100 Clemens Center PkwyBest choice for grocery shopping.
1157 North
1157 North Main StreetServes up fresh homemade pasta.
Charlie's Cafe
205 Hoffman StOffers classic American cuisine. Closed Mondays.
Features locally crafted beer and wine and a light finger-food menu.
8 locals recommend
Finger Lakes House Craft Beer And Wine
389 W Water StFeatures locally crafted beer and wine and a light finger-food menu.
Tanino Ristorante Italiano
1 Old Ithaca RdHas Italian food and brick-fired pizza.
Louies pizzas are made with premium ingredients & our original dough recipe is fresh daily. We bake our pies at very high temperatures to produce a crisp authentic pizza.
Louies
102 S Main StLouies pizzas are made with premium ingredients & our original dough recipe is fresh daily. We bake our pies at very high temperatures to produce a crisp authentic pizza.
Simon's
2nd StreetJapanese steakhouse.
Lib's Supper Club
106 West 5th StreetOld World Italian cuisine with steaks and seafood.
Light's Coffee Shop
211 West 2nd StreetClassic diner with desserts.
Hill Top Inn
171 Jerusalem Hill RoadBar and restaurant with the best view around-- overlooking all of Elmira.
Family restaurant bar and grill. The self-proclaimed “Cheers” of Elmira.
7 locals recommend
Elbow Room
1057 Walnut StFamily restaurant bar and grill. The self-proclaimed “Cheers” of Elmira.
Pietro & Son
400 W Washington AveItalian pizzeria and restaurant, (with a beautiful enormous fish acquarium).
Siam Elephants Restaurant
200 West Water StreetThai restaurant. Eat in or order out.
Sightseeing
If you enjoy antiques, this place is a must. A bit overpriced, but beautifully decorated and an absolute sensory delight!
Antique Revival
26 Palmer Road NorthIf you enjoy antiques, this place is a must. A bit overpriced, but beautifully decorated and an absolute sensory delight!
The Squatch Den
3300 Chambers RoadLooking for vinyl? Here you go.
Corning made Corning. Learn about Pyrex, and all things glass. If you plan ahead, you can even blow your own glass creation.
252 locals recommend
Corning Museum of Glass
1 Museum WayCorning made Corning. Learn about Pyrex, and all things glass. If you plan ahead, you can even blow your own glass creation.
Go back in time to a 50s theme park: Rides, lake, miniature golf with marble statues and a train you can ride. It's great for 8 and 80 year olds, and everyone in between!
11 locals recommend
Eldridge Park
96 Eldridge Park DrGo back in time to a 50s theme park: Rides, lake, miniature golf with marble statues and a train you can ride. It's great for 8 and 80 year olds, and everyone in between!
Go Karts, ice cream, miniature golf, putting range, picnic area. All on the hill with beautiful views.
21 locals recommend
Harris Hill Amusement Park
557 Harris Hill RdGo Karts, ice cream, miniature golf, putting range, picnic area. All on the hill with beautiful views.
Glider capital of the...world? Catch a quiet ride above the ground, or just watch others. Either way, enjoy a magnificent view from the hill. Visit the museum as well.
6 locals recommend
Harris Hill Soaring Corporation - 4NY8
57 Soaring Hill DrGlider capital of the...world? Catch a quiet ride above the ground, or just watch others. Either way, enjoy a magnificent view from the hill. Visit the museum as well.
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.
Wings of Eagles Discovery Center
339 Daniel Zenker DriveTour 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.
Dedicated to the collection, preservation, and presentation of the history of the Chemung Valley region.
Chemung Valley History Museum
415 E Water StDedicated to the collection, preservation, and presentation of the history of the Chemung Valley region.
The Booth Library is 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.
Booth Library
415 East Water StreetThe Booth Library is 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.
Tanglewood Nature Center
443 Coleman AveHas great hiking and a nature center.
Located on the Elmira College campus, Twain wrote many of his works in this octagonal building.
8 locals recommend
Mark Twain's Study
800 Park PlLocated on the Elmira College campus, Twain wrote many of his works in this octagonal building.
Vroom Vroom. Our local racetrack. There's always action at the Glen. Check their website to see what race is on. Also they host music and other events.
132 locals recommend
Watkins Glen International
2790 County Route 16Vroom Vroom. Our local racetrack. There's always action at the Glen. Check their website to see what race is on. Also they host music and other events.
Housed in Corning’s old City Hall, this museum features American art. Note: this is not a museum featuring Norman Rockwell.
59 locals recommend
The Rockwell Museum
111 Cedar StHoused in Corning’s old City Hall, this museum features American art. Note: this is not a museum featuring Norman Rockwell.
An oldtime village with buildings and interactive exhibits.
Heritage Village of the Southern Finger Lakes
73 W Pulteney StAn oldtime village with buildings and interactive exhibits.