Have you ever been to New York?  If not, you should really come and check it out sometime!  Not only do they have an amazing city, but they also has some nice towns, scenery and fun attractions to check out.  Whether you’re on a road trip traveling or your destination trip was to Elmira, you’re in for a treat.  Take advantage of the nice time you’ll have by checking out some of the nicer attractions this little town has to offer.

Fun Things to do in Elmira, New York:

Chemung Valley History Museum:  Do you like learning about the past and history of our country?  If so, you’ll love this history museum.  It is often known as a “gem” in the middle of no where and is highly recommended.  The Chemung Valley History Museum is a small town museum that has a very big town professional presentation about the history of the region.  You will learn that the museum has thousands of artifacts that represent the diverse collections of the Civil War, urban life, social history, and Mark Twain.

Harris Hill Soaring Center:  If you’re looking to spend a nice day outside with your family be sure to consider this attraction!  It has a batting cage, picnic area, amusement park, pool and gliders.  There are large open fields to enjoy the scenery, the day outside and to relax.  This is the best place to spend a nice day outside.

Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum:  This is another beautiful way to spend a nice day outside.  It has nine miles of scenic trails in the Finger Lakes area that begin at the Nature Center.  It has hiking year-round and winter activities including snowshoe rentals and GPS rentals.  The 12,000 square foot building features a museum with 43 species of live animals that will be of interest to anyone!

As you can see this is a great area to check out!  It may seem like a little town, but this little town is a known as a little gem with a whole lot to offer.  Spend a weekend here and you can relax while learning some near information!