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Earth Paint & Fire Studio

Corning’s only paint your own pottery studio. We have over 300 different items to paint.  Shipping is available.  Feel free to bring food and drinks, while you relax and paint. 15 East Market St., Corning, NY 14830. 607-248-9800. earthpaintandfirestudio.com.

Oil Paintings of Interest

82 E. Market Street, Corning.  Hundreds of affordable framed original oil paintings for home and business, small and large quantities.  Contemporary, Scenery, Nautical, Animals, Abstract and hundreds more.  Delivery, shipping and consultation services available.

Also featuring award winning sculptures by David P. Ackerman

607-738-2910

oilpaintingsofinterest@yahoo.com.

ATTRACTIONS

Close-Knit Alpacas

Come to the Country! Enjoy ALPACAS and other farm animals, wooded trails, meadows, picnic tables and farm store with locally produced products.  Experience nature’s beauty in a most pastoral setting. 4526 Olmstead Rd., Woodhull, NY 14898. 607-525-6656 or toll free 1-877-CLS-KNIT. Call to schedule a farm tour! http://www.closeknitalpacas.com.


Corning Museum of Glass

Explore glass at The Corning Museum of Glass with live glassmaking demonstrations, Make Your Own Glass, hands-on glass exhibits, stunning glass art collections, and eight beautiful shops. Kids, 17 and under, FREE

Open 9:00a.m.–5:00p.m. daily, and until 8:00p.m.

Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day

800.732.6845

I-86/Rt. 17, Exit 46, Corning, NY

www.cmog.org.


Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes

Our own symphony orchestra draws on the region’s richest musical talents; delivering momentous concerts – affordable and unforgettable. Each concert is designed for you, an opportunity to relax and reawaken your spirit.

Visit www.osfl.org or call 607-936-2873 for information and tickets for concerts and upcoming events.

Painted Post-Erwin Museum at The Depot

Experience an American Story from glaciers and Native Americans to society and industry in a restored 1882 railroad station. Open June-Aug., Mon.-Fri. 10-4, Sat. 10-2 or by appointment. Corner Steuben and High St. 607-962-0249; appointments 607-962-7751. www.PaintedPostNY.com (Click Now and Then)

Rockwell Museum of Western Art

Experience the West! Find the finest collection of American Western and Native American art in the East! Children’s Art Packs make the Museum come to life!  Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., summer 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Kids 17 & under FREE.  Fabulous shopping! 111 Cedar Street, Corning, NY. 607-937-5386 www.rockwellmuseum.org

Spencer Crest Nature Center

Enjoy the outdoors with Spencer Crest Nature Center. We offer 250 acres of forested habitat, ponds, streams, over 7 miles of trails, and a museum of Natural systems. Come to 2424 Spencer Hill Road and see how every season is fun! For information, call 607-962-9012.

True Tales Tour

Humorously narrated true local stories (some naughty, some nice) – Arctic adventure, less than respectable young ladies, the most famous member of the U.S. Cavalry, bootlegging, the electrifying Mr. Davis…and more.  On Market Street.  June-October.  www.truetalestour.com.  607-425-8900

Watkins Glen International

2008 celebrates 60 years of Road Racing in Watkins Glen! Join us for the IndyCar Series with a spectacular July 4th spectacle and NASCAR in August. WGI hosts one of New York's largest wine festivals with 75+ NYS wineries during one great weekend!

For tickets and information, visit TheGlen.com.

Wings of Eagles Discovery Center

Where history takes flight…take I-86, exit 50/51 follow signs to Wings of Eagles Discovery Center, 17 Aviation Drive near the Elmira Corning Regional Airport.

See Aviation history come to life. Guided tours. Simulators. Historic flights. Glider rides/lessons. Our collection includes 34 vintage aircraft. Open year round, hours/prices subject to change.  607.739.8200. www.wingsofeagles.com .

NIGHT CLUBS

McHale’s Night Club

The leading hot spot of entertainment in the Southern Tier. A friendly, relaxing atmosphere where good friends meet. Located at 57 Bridge St., Corning’s Northside. Open at 5:00pm, with continuous adult entertainment from 6pm-1am. No cover charge.

WINERIES

Cayuga Wine Trail

Located in the Finger Lakes region is an organization comprised of 16 member wineries. We invite you to: SEE IT! TASTE IT! LIVE IT! LOVE IT! Once you visit you won’t want to leave. For more information call 1-800-684-5217. www.cayugawinetrail.com.

Dr. Konstantin Frank’s Vinifera Wine Cellars

New York’s award-winning won the title of “Winery of the Year 2006”.  Founded in 1962 by the pioneer grower of European wine grape varieties in the eastern United States, it was the first Finger Lakes Winery to produce world-class wines.  Open year round.  www.drfrankwines.com

Glenora Wine Cellars 

Celebrating 30 years of producing award Winning Wines. Offering tours and tastings daily; beautiful 30 room Inn; fine dinning at Veraisons, all overlook the vineyards and Seneca Lake. Experience the Excellence at Glenora Wine Cellars. Rte 14; 8 miles North of Watkins Glen. 1-800-243-5513. www.glenora.com

Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard

Wines in the finest European tradition from the heart of the Finger Lakes.  Considered one of America’s best Riesling producers. Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 11am-5pm. (February-December) Located 15 miles north of Watkins Glen off Rt. 14, Dundee, NY. 1-800-371-7971. www.wiemer.com

= handicapped accessible = partially accessible = Corning’s Gaffer District = Live After 5

For more information on Corning's historic Gaffer District, please visit gafferdistrict.com or call 607-463-6294.

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