- TripBuzz found 42 things to do with kids in or near Elmira, New York, including 29 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Corning, Watkins Glen, Horseheads and Hector.
- From First Arena to Rossi Lanes, the Elmira area offers 46 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, History Museums, Amusement Parks (All Ages) and National & State Parks.
- A city in Chemung County, New York, Elmira spans a less than 8 square mile area, with a populous community of 29,000 citizens. This city lies just north of the Pennsylvania state line. The Chemung River, met by Newtown Creek from the north, intersects the city. The city also boasts a strong cultural and historical presence.
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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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Watkins Glen International
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2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen, NY
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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
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
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
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
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1 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen, NY
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Schooner Escursions Inc Day Tours hosts a 2-hour sailboat tour of Lake Seneca. The guides in the crew go over the history of the boat, and show how the schooner operates.
20.5 Miles
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.
20.6 Miles
The Schooner 'True Love' is a 1926 race sailboat which can be chartered especially for private and special events, such as weddings. Children parties and trips can also be organized on this sailboat.
20.8 Miles
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.
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See the beautiful scenery of Seneca Lake on Seneca Sailing Adventures. Take a cruise or sail on a well maintained boat with a smart crew who knows plenty about the area.