Watkins Glen / Corning KOA

Watkins Glen Gorge at the Watkins Glen State Park

Often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. It boasts 19 waterfalls and glacial carved rocks. A beautiful hike where history, legend, nature, and beauty blend to offer an exceptional moving experience. For more information view the Watkins Glen State Park website.

Corning Glass Center in Corning NY

A wonderful experience for the entire family. See a demonstration of glassmaking at the Hot Glass Show. Visit interactive displays at the Glass Innovation Center. Learn about the history of glass at the Art and History Galleries. For more information, visit the Corning Museum of Glass website.

Captain Bill’s Sightseeing & Dinner Cruises

Experience 100 years of history aboard the Columbia (with a meal as extraordinary as the view) or the Stroller IV, and hourly sightseeing option. Located on Seneca Lake in Watkins Glen.

National Warplane Museum in Big Flats, NY

“Where history takes flight". See military aviation history come to life, featuring 34 aircraft. For more information, visit the National Warplane Museum website.

Rockwell Museum in Corning, NY

The largest display of American Western art and artifacts in the East. The world’s most comprehensive collection of Carder Steuben Class. For more information, visit the Rockwell Museum website.

Seneca Lake Wine Trail

The 23 wineries along the shores of Seneca Lake offer individual and unique expressions from one of America's finest wine districts. Each winery's personality will make your visit truly a tasteful experience. Check schedule for special weekend events; Spring Wine and Cheese Weekends, Pasta & Wine Weekends, and the Finger Lakes Wine Festival. Visit the Seneca Lake Wine Trail online for more information.

National Soaring Museum

Experience the science, history and adventure of motorless flight. Home of the largest collection of gliders and sailplanes. For more information, see the National Soaring Museum website.

Glenn Curtiss Museum

Glenn H. Curtiss 1878 - 1930 -- One of the most famous American pioneer aviators -- Open April - October. See the Glenn Curtiss Museum online for more information.

Farm Sanctuary

Visit America's premier animal shelter. Meet hundreds of rescued cows, pigs, turkeys and other friendly farm animals.

Misty Meadow Farm

Celebrate Farming! Visit a real family farm where you can meet and hold farm animals.

Watkins Glen International Racetrack

Watkins Glen is the home of the Nascar Nextel Cup series and is located just 2 miles from the campground.

Fishing

On Seneca Lake - Charters available for half day or full day excursions.

Hiking

Hike at New York's only Finger Lakes National Forest, with over 13,000 acres of forest land. Also Watkins Glen State Park has a 1 1/2 mile trail that takes you through the spectacular gorge with 19 waterfalls. Taughannock State Park and Robert Treman State Park, located in nearby Ithaca, offer terrific hiking opportunities.

Golf

Several golf courses are located within ten miles, and are open to the public.

The Windmill Farm & Craft Markets

Feature Amish goods, crafts, furniture, baked good. Open every Saturday. Very popular stop!

Shopping

Arnot Mall offers shopping as well as entertainment. From antiques to Corvettes; from sail boats to fashion shows, nearly every week the mall brings new displays, demonstrations or entertainment.