Free & Cheap Things to Do in Elmira, NY

  • The list below includes 48 free or cheap things to do in or near Elmira, New York, including 49 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, History Museums, Cemeteries and Breweries.
  • From Woodlawn Cemetery of Elmira to Woodlawn National Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elmira and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Corning, Horseheads, Watkins Glen and Hector.
  • The list below includes 48 free or cheap things to do in or near Elmira, New York, including 49 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, History Museums, Cemeteries and Breweries.
  • From Woodlawn Cemetery of Elmira to Woodlawn National Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elmira and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Corning, Horseheads, Watkins Glen and Hector.
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18.8 Miles
For 20 consecutive years, the Watkins Glen International has hosted the United States Grand Prix. Now it hosts 2 NASCAR Series, the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series, the U.S. Vintage Grand Prix, and the Finger Lakes Wine Festival.
19.6 Miles
98% 2928 votes
National & State Parks Watkins Glen, NY MoreLess Info
The Watkins Glen State Park is the most popular in the Finger Lakes area, because it has a 400 foot-deep gorge, which forms 19 waterfalls. Among the amenities in here can be mentioned the picnic areas, the pavilions, the camping sites, and the playgrounds.
20.1 Miles
98% 2861 votes
National & State Parks Watkins Glen, NY MoreLess Info
The centerpiece of the park in which it is found, the Gorge at Watkins Glen State Park was created by the glaciers immediately after the Ice Age. It is basically a 400 foot-deep narrow cut in the earth, through which several waterfalls pass.
20.4 Miles
74% 34 votes
Camping Site 155 S. Clute Park Drive, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 MoreLess Info
Spanning 35 acres, Clute Park Campground runs along Seneca Lake and provides a boat launch into the lake. The park has areas for soccer, baseball and tennis as well as picnic areas, a skate park and playground.
20.5 Miles
100% 20 votes
Fishing 1st & Decatur, Watkins Glen, NY MoreLess Info
Summit to Stream Adventures is an outdoor adventure guide service that leads fly fishing, steelhead and salmon fishing, charter fishing, and and kayak and canoe services. The business features an experienced and knowledgeable staff.
20.8 Miles
92% 53 votes
Waterfalls Route 414, Hector, NY MoreLess Info
Featuring a series of cascades, Hector Falls is a waterfall that is over 250 tall. The falls are located right off the road, with visitors stopping on the side to take photos in front of it.
23.6 Miles
91% 98 votes
Farms & Ranches Watkins Glen, NY MoreLess Info
On the 175 acres of the Farm Sanctuary more than 500 rescued animals found their true home. The visitors can tour the farm and enjoy vegan specialties, and can also prolong their stay by renting one or more of the cabins.
24.8 Miles
97% 778 votes
National & State Parks 105 Enfield Falls Rd, Ithaca, NY MoreLess Info
The Robert Treman State Park is popular for its waterfalls, the best known being the Lucifer Falls. 4.5 miles of trails connect all the falls. In here there are also camping areas, picnic tables, playing fields, and a pool. The Enfield Falls Mill and Miller's House is also in here.
25.4 Miles
91% 582 votes
National & State Parks 105 Enfield Falls Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850 MoreLess Info
Named after the creek which crosses it and after the many falls in it, the Buttermilk Falls State Park was founded in 1924 and has cabins, pavilions, playgrounds, as well as other amenities. The main activities which can be performed in here are fishing, hunting, and hiking.
26.3 Miles
33% 3 votes
Walking Trails 701 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850 MoreLess Info
Cass Park is a large park featuring a full length exercise trail. The park also offers four tennis courts and twenty athletic fields, as well as a playground and a large picnic pavilion.
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