- TripBuzz found 73 things to do with kids in or near Watkins Glen, New York, including 64 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ithaca, Elmira, Corning and Horseheads.
- From Summit to Stream Adventures to Clute Park Campground, the Watkins Glen area offers 48 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Boat Tours, Camping Site and Farms & Ranches.
- The Watkins Glen State Park is the scenic home to the glacial Finger Lakes located on Seneca Lake in Watkins Glen, New York. There are many parks and trails to explore make hiking a popular pastime for residents and guests. Another popular attraction is the Watkins Glen International, which is one of the premier road racing tracks in the U.S.
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The History Center is a historical museum aiming to make history meaningful by focusing on how the past has shaped the present. Attractions include a number of temporary exhibits and collections, a research library, and various educational programs.
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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.
20.2 Miles
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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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.
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Home of the Carousel Preservation Society, Eldridge Park also has a lake, bumper cars, a KiddieLand race track, and of course carousels. In here there are also trails, a mini golf course, sports fields and courts, and others.
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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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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.
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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.
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Home of the minor league hockey team Elmira Jacks, First Arena is a multipurpose arena facility commonly frequented by hockey fans. The facility contains two ice rinks, several restaurants, and meeting rooms available for rental.
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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.