- 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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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.
29.4 Miles
Founded in 2003, the Museum of the Earth studies the history of Earth and its life. The permanent exhibition features almost 3 million items, and cover domains like the glaciers and the coral reefs. Special programs are organized all around the year, such as the Fossil ID Day.
29.7 Miles
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.
29.7 Miles
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.
29.8 Miles
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.
29.9 Miles
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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.
30.0 Miles
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.
30.6 Miles
Dedicated to the man considered the father of the naval aviation, the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum has a collection of 23 aircrafts, 14 vintage motorcycles, 4 bicycles, 6 automobiles, and plenty of aircraft engines. Also, community organizations can rent the museum for events.
30.7 Miles
Covering a total of 4,300 acres, the Cornell Plantations has a botanical garden, an arboretum, and plenty of trails. In here there are also 38 natural areas, such as the Cayuga Marsh and the Polson Natural Area. Public events are organized in here, such as the Garden Gift Shop Holliday.
30.7 Miles
The Aroma Coffee Art Gallery is a cafe that serves Mediterranean cuisine and features a variety of eclectic artwork. The food is prepared from scratch and the cafe is close to the Finger Lakes.