- 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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415 E Water Street, Elmira, NY 14901
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Visitors can view a variety of exhibits related to the history of the Chemung Valley region at the Chemung County Historical Society. The society provides educational programming, lectures, and interactive exhibits.
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40 Catherwood Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
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A movie theater with 14 auditoriums, Regal Ithaca Mall Stadium 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers mobile ticketing, stadium seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
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While it was built in 1894, the Christmas House was first opened in 1983 during the Christmas season. Among the products sold in here can be remembered the handcrafted Weeforest Folk Mice, the handcrafted Angels and Fairies, and the children's favorites, such as the Elf on the Shelf.
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Offering boat services such as storage and dockage, Morgan Marine provides visitors with direct access to Keuka Lake. At the marina, visitors can choose from a variety of pontoon and ski boats to rent.
20.9 Miles
A geothermal fueled craft brewery located in Penn Yann, New York, the Abandon Brewing Company is a renovated farmhouse brewery that overlooks Keuka Lake. Belgian Golden Ale is one of the popular ales in the Abandon line-up.
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Surrounded by 250 acres of nature, Spencer Crest Nature Center provides visitors with maps of the hiking trails in the area. The center has a museum that features displays depicting the ecosystem of the surrounding park.
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A locally-owned cinema multiplex with three theaters, Lake Street Plaza Theatres shows first-run Hollywood movies. The theater offers discount matinees, as well as a variety of other promotions and combo options.
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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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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.