Overview
Lindley is a small town in Stueben County, New York. It is just outside of the county's largest city, Corning.
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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 — 16 mi away. Directions
- ITH Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, Ithaca — 47 mi away. Directions
- ROC Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, Rochester — 80 mi away (major hub). Directions
Lindley is located just off of I-99/US-15.
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Food for you
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Understand
It is known for its rural character, rolling hills, and the Tioga River, which flows through it.
Get in
By car
Lindley is located just off of I-99/US-15.
Get around
There is no public transportation in Lindley, and the area is spread over a large distance with some steppe inclines. Private cars should be used.
See
The Appalachian Mountain Range runs through Lindley, and provides for gorgeous views, especially during the fall.
Do
- Tioga River: There is a small gravel boat launch and beach at the intersection of Indian Hills Road and Maynard Road. Next to the beach is a small swimming hole and a rock outcrop to jump from. There is also plentiful fishing, including creek chubs, smallmouth and largemouth bass, and carp.
Go next
- I-99 north to Corning, New York
- US-15 south to Mansfield, Pennsylvania
Nearby
Corning
City / town · 7 listings · 9 mi away
Mansfield
City / town · 1 listings · 16 mi away
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Hammondsport
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