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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.

ATTRACTIONS

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.


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.

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

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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