Overview
Corning is the name of both a small city and a township in Steuben County, in the Southern Tier region of New York state.
Known as the Crystal City, Corning is a small city located on the banks of the Chemung River. It is headquarters of Fortune 500 company Corning Inc., formerly Corning Glass Works. The historic Gaffer District in the downtown area is home to the Corning Museum of Glass and the Rakow Library, as well as the Rockwell Museum of Western Art. The area is known for its festivals and themed shopping and sight-seeing trails.
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Best things about Corning
Corning Museum of Glass
The world's most extensive collection of glass items, including an amazing display of antique glassware and a variety of included hourly demonstrations. For an extra fee, you can make your own glass creation. The museum …
Rockwell Museum of Western Art
It has a wonderful display of Western American paintings and sculptures accumulated over forty years by Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Rockwell.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 80°F; winter lows dip to about 15°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Jul. (climate data from nearby Ithaca)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ELM Elmira Corning Regional Airport, Elmira/Corning — 8 mi away. Directions
- ITH Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, Ithaca — 39 mi away. Directions
- ROC Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, Rochester — 74 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Corning Museum of Glass
- Afternoon Rockwell Museum of Western Art
- Evening Market Street Brewing Company
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
There are several excellent restaurants on Market Street in downtown Corning. The Gaffer is an upscale steakhouse. Market Street Brewing Company, The Cellar and Three Birds are also excellent choices.
A long-time favorite among the locals and visitors is Aniello's Pizzeria on Market Street. Although the casual atmosphere of the crowd tends to be young, there is a large presence of middle age and older individuals who continue to swear their allegiance to the restaurant for many years. The restaurant specializes in thin crust, New York style pizza with a unique blend of cheeses and very light on tomato sauce. They also serve hot sausage sandwiches with melted cheese, and more familiar Italian dishes.
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Get in
- Get in via Interstate 86 from the east or west or U.S. Route 15 (Interstate 99) from the south.
Get around
There is a free shuttle bus that runs between the Corning Museum of Glass and the Rockwell Museum of Western Art, stopping at Market Street on the way.
See
See Corning Museum of Glass
The world's most extensive collection of glass items, including an amazing display of antique glassware and a variety of included hourly demonstrations. For an extra fee, you can make your own glass creation. The museum is also home to The Rakow Library, a glass research center open by appointment only. Admission tickets can be used on two consecutive days. Special offer if you also plan to visit the Rockwell Museum.
Do
- One of the top small cities for the Arts in the US, there is always something happening - from art shows and hot glass working to live music, both on the street and at the museums.
- Corning also hosts the annual Art of Ferrari event, part concours, part car show and very flamboyant. This usually attracts over 150 cars that line Market Street.
- Run the Wineglass Marathon, half marathon, or 5K (in early October)
Eat
There are several excellent restaurants on Market Street in downtown Corning. The Gaffer is an upscale steakhouse. Market Street Brewing Company, The Cellar and Three Birds are also excellent choices.
A long-time favorite among the locals and visitors is Aniello's Pizzeria on Market Street. Although the casual atmosphere of the crowd tends to be young, there is a large presence of middle age and older individuals who continue to swear their allegiance to the restaurant for many years. The restaurant specializes in thin crust, New York style pizza with a unique blend of cheeses and very light on tomato sauce. They also serve hot sausage sandwiches with melted cheese, and more familiar Italian dishes.
Drink
There are numerous bars along Market Street and Bridge Street.
Drink Market Street Brewing Company
Nice little microbrewery with full bar. Offers salads, sandwiches, coffee, and a kids' menu, plus heartier options for dinner.
Drink The Cellar Wine and Martini Bar
40 wines available by the glass. Fusion-style restaurant with an emphasis on house-made food is a good option for people on gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets.
Drink Maley's Pub
Entertainment on Friday evenings.
Sleep
- The Radisson Hotel, East Market Street.
'''Buy'''
Jenni B’s Henna Hut Refillery & Shop is Corning's destination for handcrafted botanical body care, sustainable refills, and thoughtfully curated products that support simple, intentional living. They also offer unique handcrafted gifts and more. Located at 56 E. 1st Street Corning, NY Open Saturdays 10am-4pm
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