Our guests often come for more than just one or two days and travel in a different direction each day. They tell us they are delighted to find attractions in every direction that more than occupy their interests and only wish they had more time to spend. The Finger Lakes Region of New York is rich in American History and there are many unique museums dedicated to educating us regarding that history, and we would love to recommend places to visit during your stay and provide directions, maps, and brochures to assist you in making your decisions and planning your visits.

Corning, New York  (Only 45 minutes away)

Corning Museum of Glass

At the gateway of the Finger Lakes Region of New York is  world-class museum; the Corning Museum of Glass. It contains the most comprehensive and celebrated glass collection in the world. But it's so much more than that.

Dynamic and involving, the museum illuminates the glass-making process via displays and live and filmed demonstrations. Then it encourages visitors to try it for themselves. Inspiration comes from galleries filled with historic, exquisite pieces of glass; art glass of astounding beauty and way-out whimsy; and sculptures that simply defy the medium.

A large marketplace, a café, a coffee bar, and a courtyard entice visitors to prolong their stay and fully experience the unique resources of this extraordinary museum and best of all you can bring the whole family because children are free at CMOG.

One Museum Way   

Corning, New York    

800.732.6845

Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. seven days a week

The Rockwell Museum of Western Art

111 Cedar Street
Corning, NY 14830


607-937-5386

WEBSITE/HOURS/PRICES:
http://www.rockwellmuseum.org

Harris Hill Soaring Museum

The National Soaring Museum (NSM) is located on Harris Hill between Corning and Elmira, New York, and is a longtime Soaring Society of America affiliate. It was established in 1969 and, with over 75 aircraft on hand, is home to the world's largest collection of gliders and sailplanes.

Harris Hill
51 Soaring Hill Drive
Elmira, NY 14903
Tel: (607) 734-3128
Fax: (607) 732-6745
nsm@soaringmuseum.org

Geneva, New York  (Only 40 minutes away)

The Rose Hill Mansion is a National Historic Landmark and is considered one of the finest examples of Greek Revival Architecture in the United States. Built in 1839, great effort has been made to have as many furnishings as possible original to the house.The Rose Hill facility includes the mansion, a carriage house (Reception Center), several other outbuildings, and extensive grounds highlighted by a beautiful boxwood garden.

The house is open from the first of May through the end of October.

Located on Route 96A  Just south of the village of Geneva, NY

315-789-3848

Website

Rochester, New York  (Only 60 minutes away)

Glenn Curtiss Aviation Museum

• The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum,  is located on Route 54, one half mile south of the village of Hammondsport, New York. Dedicated to the memory of pioneer aviator, Glenn Curtiss, the museum contains a priceless collection relating to early aviation and local history. It features a 75-seat theater, large open area for special events and a gift shop.

Glenn H. Curtiss Museum
8419 State Route 54
Hammondsport, NY 14840

glennhcurtissmuseum.org/
607.569.2160

Margaret Strong Children's Museum

• Also known as the National Museum of Play®, Strong Museum recognizes the value of play as a means of encouraging student learning, creativity, and discovery.Step onto Sesame Street and go hands-on with activities that you see on TV. Sit on the famous 123 Sesame Street stoop. See yourself on TV with the Muppets. Drive Elmo around Sesame Street in a big yellow taxicab, and more. Your children will have fun while learning amid dynamic, hands-on exhibits and world-renowned collections.