Exploring Corning, New York
Corning Museum of Glass
This museum offers an extraordinary display of glass artworks and items. The collection has over 45,000 pieces and dates back through 3,500 years of glass making history. Here you can see glass blowing demonstrations and even try it for yourself. They host a variety of traveling exhibits that includes glass art and sculpture from around the world. Children under 17 get in free and the museum can be found at 1 Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830 (607-937-5371).
The Corning Planetarium
This planetarium is located on the campus of Corning Community College. Here you will find spectacular presentations about astronomy that will inspire people of all ages. Guests are treated to amazing views taken from spacecraft and high-powered telescopes. They host a variety of shows that explore the universe both near and far. Show times are limited so be sure to contact them for times and dates. The planetarium can be found at 1 Academic Dr, Corning Community College, Corning, NY 14830 (607-962-9100).
Market Street
Market Street in Corning is located in Corning’s Gaffer district and home to a variety of restaurants, museums, shops, and glass studios. You can easily spend an afternoon wandering in and out of the specialty shops that offer antiques, candies, coffees, jewelry, clothing, shoes and keepsakes. Market Street is also the site of many great activities and events throughout the year.
Rockwell Museum of Western Art
This museum is dedicated to the history and artworks of the old West. The collection here takes visitors on a trip through the mystery and the romance of the old West and encompasses the Native American people and the settlers coming from distant lands. You will find information on the buffalo that once freely roamed the open lands of our country along with a tribute to the southwest region of the United States. This museum can be found near at 111 Cedar St, Corning, NY 14830 (607-937-5386).
The Fun Park
This facility is open year round and has something for each member of the family. Here you will find a golf driving range and indoor and outdoor mini golf courses. There are video games, a wall climb and other family activities available. They also have bumper boats and bumper cars to help you relax away the afternoon. The Fun Park can be found at 11233 E Corning Rd, Corning, NY 14830 (607-936-1888).
Benjamin Patterson Inn Museum Complex
This museum includes an inn that was built in 1796. The complex also includes a log cabin from 1784, a schoolhouse from 1878, and a blacksmith shop. Your family can take a trip back through time with a guided tour that includes instruction and information about the time period. The Inn Museum Complex is located at 59 W Pulteney St, Corning, NY 14830 (607-937-5281).
Spencer Crest Nature Center, Inc
Spencer Crest is 250 acres of beautiful scenery that includes seven miles of hiking trails, ponds and streams that you can explore as you wish. This center has a bee colony and a variety of exhibits dealing with nature. You can spend the day skiing, fishing, walking, sledding or just daydreaming. They host events throughout the year and have a volunteer staff available. The Nature Center can be found at 2424 Spencer Hill Rd, Corning, NY 14830 (607-962-2169).
