- The list below includes 51 free or cheap things to do in or near Corning, New York, including 45 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Family Fun Center, Movie Theaters and Art Museum.
- From Gaffer District to Corning Museum of Glass, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Corning and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Elmira, Horseheads, Watkins Glen and Hammondsport.
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Established in 1970, Cornell Cinema is a movie theater facility that hosts 300 annual screenings, guest filmmakers, and panel discussions. The theater also shows silent films accompanied by live music.
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Located at the south end of Cayuga Lake, Ithaca Falls Natural Area is home to a waterfall over 100 feet tall and almost 175 feet wide at its base. The area is suitable for walking on trails and fishing.
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Located on Cayuga Lake, Stewart Park features a carousel along with access to the lake for fishing and swimming. The park offers facilities for baseball, softball, golf and tennis, a children's playground, a bird sanctuary and a duck pond.
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Nature walkers will enjoy a stroll along Keuka Lake Outlet Trail in Penn Yan. Scenic and picturesque, the trail provides great views of birds, flowers and other foliage. Along with walkers, bikers are also welcome on the trail.
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The Arts Center of Yates County is devoted to bringing artistic opportunities to the area. The center hosts a variety of exhibits of local and regional artists' work, and hosts workshops and special events.
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Founded in 1865 and part of the Ivy League, the Cornell University was ranked at number 14 by QS World University Rankings. Some of the most important of its graduates are Henry Heimlich, Carl Sagan, Thomas Pynchon, John Cleese, as well as numerous others.
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Dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history and culture of the Yates County area, the Yates County History Center includes multiple museums as well as a restored carriage house. The museum features permanent exhibits, archives, and genealogical materials.
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The Johnson Museum of Art is owned and operated by Cornell University. It was originally opened in 1973 and maintains a permanent collection of more than 35,000 works that span six thousand years and cover art from most of the world.
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Cornell University, Central Ave & University Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850
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The Herbert F. Johnson Art Museum is an art museum that is open to the public free of charge. The museum features a collection of more than 35,000 pieces of artwork spanning six millennia.
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Oliver House Museum offers guided tours through the 18 room house that served as wedding gift from Dr. Andrew Oliver to his son William. The large brick Italianate style house was built in 1852.