Free & Cheap Things to Do in Watkins Glen, NY

  • The list below includes 87 free or cheap things to do in or near Watkins Glen, New York, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Camping Site, Farms & Ranches and Race Tracks.
  • From Gorge at Watkins Glen State Park to Watkins Glen State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Watkins Glen and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ithaca, Elmira, Corning and Penn Yan.
  • The list below includes 87 free or cheap things to do in or near Watkins Glen, New York, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Camping Site, Farms & Ranches and Race Tracks.
  • From Gorge at Watkins Glen State Park to Watkins Glen State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Watkins Glen and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ithaca, Elmira, Corning and Penn Yan.
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20.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Movie Theaters Ithaca, NY MoreLess Info
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.
20.3 Miles
93% 138 votes
Art Museum 114 Central Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14853 MoreLess Info
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.
20.3 Miles
81% 62 votes
Breweries 511 Hansen Point Road, Penn Yan, NY 14527 MoreLess Info
Planted on 1.5-acres of land, the Climbing Bines Hop Farm is a farm that is characterized by seven cultivars and almost 1500 rolling hills. The farm offers freshly harvested wet and dried whole leaf hops for specialty ales.
20.3 Miles
90% 10 votes
Mini Golf 2605 New York 14A, Penn Yan, NY MoreLess Info
Macs Dairy Bar & Mini Golf serves a variety of ice cream treats and offers an 18 hole miniature golf course full of obstacles. They also host parties that include a game of mini golf and an ice cream.
20.4 Miles
96% 437 votes
Colleges & Universities Ithaca, NY MoreLess Info
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.
20.4 Miles
95% 22 votes
Art Museum 235 Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14901 MoreLess Info
The Arnot Art Museum features a permanent collection of European art from the 17th to 19th centuries, and of American art from the 19th and 20th centuries. It also hosts temporary exhibits of art from around the world.
20.4 Miles
89% 9 votes
Art Museum Cornell University, Central Ave & University Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850 MoreLess Info
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.
20.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling PO Box 578, Elmira, NY 14902 MoreLess Info
A classic, neighborhood-style bowling alley, Rossi Lanes features equipment rentals, open bowling, and an array of league bowling opportunities. The alley also hosts perodic tournaments, and features a variety of refreshments.
20.5 Miles
89% 36 votes
History Museums 415 E. Water St., Elmira, NY 14901 MoreLess Info
The permanent collection at the Chemung Valley History Museum has approximately 2,000 items, from which 200 are always on display, in the Bank Gallery. The other two galleries are the Barn and the Howell, which house rotating exhibitions all around the year.
20.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Pubs 248 W Water Street, Elmira, NY 14901 MoreLess Info
Featuring live entertainment, Brady's Pub showcases local musicians and bands ranging from rock to acoustic. The pub features Irish Red Ale and hard cider, and has several beers available on tap.
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