• Rockwell Museum of Western Art
    Rockwell Museum of Western Art
    Rockwell Museum of Western Art
  • Springtime in Corning's Gaffer District
    Springtime in Corning's Gaffer District
    Springtime in Corning's Gaffer District
  • Corning Museum of Glass at night
    Corning Museum of Glass at night
    Corning Museum of Glass at night - courtesy of Corning Museum of Glass

Spring is Blooming in Corning & the Finger Lakes

Hammondsport and Beaufort are the Coolest Small TownsHammondsportOfficialHammondsport is America's Coolest Small Town!

After a month of voting and thousands of supporters rallying behind one very cool small town, Hammondsport officially became America's Coolest Small Town on January 31. The final round of the Budget Travel competition pitted Hammondsport against nine other towns, eventually leading to a tie between it and Beaufort, NC.

Congratulations to Rob Kurcoba, who won Hammondsport's logo design competition with the image at the left!

For more information, visit our Hammondsport page!

Finger Lakes vineyards on Keuka Lake"Your ultimate spring escape..."

From the wild flowers popping up along quiet roadways to the warm sunlight glistening off Keuka Lake, there are signs everywhere – spring has sprung in Corning & the Finger Lakes! When you see the sleeping vineyards begin to stir after their long winter slumber, you'll feel revitalized. It's like seeing the promise of new beginnings – a bountiful season – unfold before your eyes.

Experience the Finger Lakes

Spring has that way about it. It makes you feel refreshed... ready to take on whatever lies ahead. When you're hereFinger Lakes Grapes used for Wine Making in Corning & the Finger Lakes, what lies ahead of you is shipping delicate wines at vineyards overlooking Keuka Lake. Your only care? Which of the Finger Lakes wineries to visit next. What lies ahead of you here is exploring history and heritage at world-class museums like the Corning Museum of Glass. Your only care? Choosing which glass project to try at the Make Your Own Glass studio. What lies ahead of you here is meandering through our quaint shopping districts such as Corning's Gaffer District. Your only care? Making sure you find all the hidden treasures the boutiques have to offer.

Explore the Finger Lakes this Spring!

Pulteney Square - Bath NYThis spring, make Corning & the Finger Lakes your destination for the ultimate, virtually care-free getaway! Browse our Finger Lakes vacation packages and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and exquisite tastes of "the world's most beautiful wine region."

You'll be amazed how our Hot Glass, Cool Lakes, and Superb Wine blend to create the perfect spring escape in the Finger Lakes! 

New York State Museum Week

Enjoy Steuben County's great museums during New York State's Museum Week.
Kids and Teens 19 and under are FREE! 

Check out our blog, Faces and Places in Corning and the Finger Lakes.

It's a tie! Hammondsport. NY and Beaufort, NC were both named as Budget Travel's America's Coolest Small Town! Thank you to everyone who voted!

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