- 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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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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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.