Corning is one of the gems target Western New York. Of course, the name, Corning, known for dishes and glasses. The city of Corning, however, host not one but two world-class museums. It 'also the southern gateway to the Finger Lakes region and around Watkins Glen.
The Corning Museum of Glass was founded in 1950 as evidence of the history and versatility of fused silica. Spend at least half a day browsing the exhibit hall, feasting his eyes to complicatedExamples of glass culture. You will learn the history, art and science of glass making.
Note the size of the building. This is not a small provincial museum. In fact, it is the third most popular destination in the country. glass facades skyward climb. The 120,000-square-foot museum has 3,500 years of glass art. This is a goal worth your time.
Walk through the Gallery of Modern Art's lobby. Massive forms astonishing diversity similar to free-formStalagmites in a cave in the afterlife. the world's leading glass artisans created these designs, the solid mass of complicated, delicate sculptures - twinning varieties of glass tubes, plates and sheets, odd shapes swirled, or solid colors and multimedia art.
Discover the fascinating history of glassware from the first primitive forms to complex gifts for ancient kings. See rare artifacts from the period before the 20th century Tiffany King Tut. Thimble pots businesses, jewelry, perfume and spice jars.Meticulously dolls, masks and statues. Imagine a throne made of glass or a bed with a glass head. Glass eggs. Glass dolls. Even a boat glass Baccarat! All that can be made from clay, wood, metal or other material created by centuries of glass.
Explore the wonders of science and glass from a series of interactive exhibits. Standing on a glass floor. Watch the master at work and shows different ways of working with glass. PendingMake your own souvenir: an ornament, beads, wind chimes or etched glass. The Corning Museum of Glass is 9-5 day clock (08:09 in summer). Before starting, look for the glass market for household appliances, jewelry and collectibles.
The Corning Museum offers free parking in a park for the day. Take one (in summer) Shuttle Gaffner District. The historic area along Market Street offers art galleries, specialty shops and restaurants. Start your own pottery atEarth Paint and Fire Studio. Find a painting for your living room or cave on the western side of the gallery of paintings and oil are of interest to both galleries of the area. If you love antiques, looking for Twin Tiers Antique Plaza on Market Street or the head of ancient Revival, just outside the city.
Gaffner The district is also home to the Rockwell Museum of Western Art, as "The Best of the West in the East" will be charged. Discover our American West, through paintings, artifacts and special exhibitions. AnselAdams Indian art, the museum contains some of the best in the world of Western art. Exhibitions change regularly. The museum is not associated with Norman Rockwell, even though one of his paintings is on display. Museum opening hours are the same as the Corning Museum of Glass. The combined ticket is a good deal if you plan to visit both places.
If you're hungry, get the sample Gaffner Grill and Tap Room for juicy Angus steaks or ribs on the grill. If it is in the mood for Italian,Stop is concerned, a tradition of 50 years of Market Street. In addition to the delicious Italian cuisine, the care is also a Guinness World Record holder for the longest noodle in the world (418 meters in 2003!). For the five-star restaurants, a reservation at the restaurant three birds. menu selections are elegantly designed, exquisitely prepared seafood and regional specialties.
If you spend more than a day in the area, visit the Corning-Painted Post Historical Society BenjaminPatterson Inn Museum in Pulteney Street. The hotel, originally known as the Painted Post Tavern, was built in the 1796th E 'was restored, with a log cabin, forge, school and other historic buildings. The original Painted Post Depot rail (around 1881) has been restored. A combined ticket tour includes lunch, shopping by the restaurant and a booklet of discount. Contact the Patterson Inn Museum (www.pattersoninnmuseum.org)
Other area attractions includeWatkins Glen, the Wings of Eagles Discovery Center and tasting of different wines. The Discovery Center (near Elmira-Corning Regional Airport), a Airpower Museum houses more than 30 aircraft. When booking, you can go to heaven in a vintage airplane.
Watkins Glen is known for street racing. And 'home to numerous SCCA and other races each year. Watkins Glen State Park offers some of the most beautiful scenery, hiking and camping in America. Falls (19 offall), a current of about 400 meters along the trail two miles. Bring a swimsuit for the outdoor pool, and comfortable shoes to explore the trails or the edge of the canyon. If you enjoy seafood, take a cane! Seneca Lake and its streams are famous for excellent fishing.
For a quiet stay, consider a bed and breakfast town. Hillcrest Manor, a restored manor house in 1890, is located within walking distance from downtown. The Rufus Tanner House, located outside the city, is a 1864 greekRevival farmhouse with fireplaces in the rooms, beautiful gardens and an outdoor hot tub (always our favorite way to end a day).
Of course, the traditional hotels are available. The Radisson Hotel Corning is located in the historic district. Relocating to soak your pains away in the spa tub, and then cuddling in a Sleep Number bed, while the chances are the dream of tomorrow! For the "Suite", try Staybridge Suites - just steps from the historicDistrict and Corning Museum of Glass. Staybridge offers a complimentary breakfast. Other hotels include Comfort Inn, Days Inn and Fairfield. Campsites are abundant.
The town of Corning (current pop. 10,478) was settled in 1788. Wood and built the farming community. E 'was formally incorporated in 1848 as a "village". The system of canals (Erie Canal and its tributaries) has helped to develop the region through the promotion of wood, coal and other goods. Twenty years later,Shipments of coal in Pennsylvania provided fuel for a development of the glass industry. Corning, a town of 1890. Today, the company that has become synonymous with the city, Corning Inc., is one of America's Fortune 500.
or even if - - If you are driving in Corning NY is an important goal. In the immediate vicinity of the I-86 is easily accessible and well liked. Go for a day trip, a mini vacation or an extended stay.
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