Watkins Glen State Park
Watkins Glen State Park offers stunning views of cliffs and waterfalls to visitors who hike its trails. Spectacular rock formations dot the landscape forming bridges, tunnels and gorges. Nineteen waterfalls exist within a two-mile stretch, presenting amazing photographic opportunities. Hunting, fishing and biking are allowed on the property. Camp sites are available along with hot showers and food concessions.
Route 14
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-4511
nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/142/details.aspx
The Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary
A trip to the Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary in Ithaca, New York, is worth it for all avian enthusiasts. Run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, it offers over four miles of trails. Observation platforms are located along the trails, which run through wetlands, woods and alongside a pond. Visit Wild Birds Unlimited, which runs the gift shop, before you hike to pick up any supplies you may have forgotten or for a variety of bird-themed gifts.
159 Sapsucker Woods Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 254-2473
birds.cornell.edu/about/BuildingAndSanctuary/SapsuckerWoodsSanctuary.html
Corning Museum of Glass
The Corning Museum of Glass is the biggest glass museum in the world. The Glass Collection displays over 45,000 objects, spanning 35 centuries of artistry. Glass art from every region of the world can be viewed at the museum. Visitors have the opportunity to make their own artwork at the Make Your Own Glass workshop. Purchase tickets for this in advance, as they tend to sell out quickly. Museum hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM daily. Adult tickets are $12.50. Ages 19 and under are free.
Corning Museum of Glass
1 Museum Way
Corning, NY 14830
(800) 732-6845
Cmog.org
The Esperanza Rose Boat Cruise
Cruise around beautiful Keuka Lake on the Esperanza Rose, a sophisticated 65-foot wooden tour boat. Keuka Lake offers 59 miles of shoreline alongside gently rolling hills and serves as a water supply for several near-by towns. Esperanza Rose has been sailing around the lake since 2005 and offers lunch, dinner and sightseeing cruises from May through October. The boat can be rented for private charters and holds up to 110 people.
The Esperanza Rose
3537 Route 54A
Bluff Point, NY 14478
(315) 595-6618
Esperanzaboat.com
