Named one of the ‘most fun’ small towns in America by Rand McNalley, Corning is the southern gateway into the beautiful Finger Lakes Wine Country and encompasses three rivers – the Tioga, Cocohton, and Chemung – which were used by early settlers to send lumber downstream.


Also known as the “Crystal City,” Corning sparkles with glass art. Local glass blowers and painters display their works in galleries and museums like the renowned Corning Museum of Glass. With an intenational reputation, the Corning Museum of Glass houses and displays some of the finest collections of historical glass art in the World.
 

 
Enjoy a walking tour through the tree lined streets of Corning’s famed downtown, the Gaffer District, and discover the charming specialty shops, restaurants and galleries along Market Street. Plan your trip to one of the district’s unique and exciting festivals like GlassFest  where you can listen to live music, enjoy your favorite beverage, watch live glass blowing demonstrations, and even make your own glass memento!
 
 
Book a room at the chic Inn at the Gaffer Grille. While in town, take advantage of the free shuttle bus that runs daily between the Rockwell Museum of Western Art  and the Corning Museum of Glass,
 
 
Round out your trip by visiting any of the more than 30 area wineries located on Seneca, Cayuga, and Keuka Lakes or step back in time at Heritage Village of the Southern Finger Lakes. At Heritage Village you will get a taste of early American life from the founding of America up until the end of the 19th century.