Leisure
Massage therapy and acupuncture
We love this place in our neighborhood for self-care! Maybe you will, too! Book online.
Live Well Upstate: Massage Therapy and Natural Medicine
421 W Church StWe love this place in our neighborhood for self-care! Maybe you will, too! Book online.
This place offers nearly-daily yoga and other classes. Online or in-person; book on website.
Heart to Heart Yoga & Healing
315 W Water StThis place offers nearly-daily yoga and other classes. Online or in-person; book on website.
Food scene
Rye
365 Davis StreetGreat place nearby for a delicious meal!
Siam Elephants Restaurant
200 West Water StreetThis downtown restaurant features delicious Thai cuisine.
This is a great stop for light fare and beverages. Their deck offers a lovely view over the Chemung River.
8 locals recommend
Finger Lakes House Craft Beer And Wine
389 W Water StThis is a great stop for light fare and beverages. Their deck offers a lovely view over the Chemung River.
Many people say they have the best wings in town! A family-friendly, “Cheers”-type of bar. If you’re really hungry, order “The Master’s”—or share it with a friend.
7 locals recommend
Elbow Room
1057 Walnut StMany people say they have the best wings in town! A family-friendly, “Cheers”-type of bar. If you’re really hungry, order “The Master’s”—or share it with a friend.
Barb's Soup's On Cafe
311 College AvenueA small walkable stop for a delicious light meal.
Sightseeing
The study where Mark Twain wrote during his Elmira summers was moved from Quarry Farm to the campus of Elmira College. It is an easy walk-up stop.
8 locals recommend
Mark Twain's Study
800 Park PlThe study where Mark Twain wrote during his Elmira summers was moved from Quarry Farm to the campus of Elmira College. It is an easy walk-up stop.
Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) married an Elmira girl, Olivia Langdon. They spent many summers here! He and their family are buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.
9 locals recommend
Mark Twain Gravesite
1208 Davis StMark Twain (Samuel Clemens) married an Elmira girl, Olivia Langdon. They spent many summers here! He and their family are buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.
This is an international tourism site—amazing place! Scheduled glass-blowing, the history of glass, beautiful exhibits. Gift shop is definitely worth your time, too!
252 locals recommend
Corning Museum of Glass
1 Museum WayThis is an international tourism site—amazing place! Scheduled glass-blowing, the history of glass, beautiful exhibits. Gift shop is definitely worth your time, too!
This is an easy pull-over/walk up stop between here and Watkins Glen. Depending on the weather, this can be incredibly full, just a trickle—or a frozen display in winter.
27 locals recommend
Shequaga Falls Park
109 S Genesee StThis is an easy pull-over/walk up stop between here and Watkins Glen. Depending on the weather, this can be incredibly full, just a trickle—or a frozen display in winter.
This is a favorite destination for walkers, hikers, and photographers!
437 locals recommend
Watkins Glen State Park
1009 N Franklin StThis is a favorite destination for walkers, hikers, and photographers!
Arnot Art Museum
235 Lake StGreat art in a wonderful building!