Watkins Glen

From Ithaca, Watkins Glen is an hour west on NY 79.
From Interstate 90 (exit 42, between Syracuse-Rochester) or Interstate 86 (Corning-Binghamton) take NY 14, which becomes the town's main street.

The fastest way around Watkins Glen is by racecar.

• Watkins Glen International

  phone: +1 607 535-2486
  address: 2790 County Route 16
  NASCAR race track with on-site campground.

• Grand Prix Festival of Watkins Glen

  phone: +1 607 535-3003
  address: 211 N. Franklin St
  Annual main street gathering of classic and sport cars in early September.

• Watkins Glen State ParkWatkins Glen contains running trails and various small rock waterfalls at the southern tip of Seneca Lake.

• Farm Sanctuary

  address: 3150 Aikens Rd
  Animal rescue farm with vegan bed-and-breakfast accommodations ($110/night) and guided farm tours.

• Rooster Fish Brewing

  phone: +1 607 535-9797
  address: 223 - 301 North Franklin St
  Brew pub and café with on-site bed and breakfast.

• The Local

  phone: +1 607 425-4551
  address: 220 S Franklin St
  One of the few hostels in all of Western New York, The Local features hand-crafted bunk beds, one pair to a room, with memory-foam mattresses. Shared bathrooms, common kitchen. The proprietors are eager to share advice and assist with trip planning.

• Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel

  phone: +1 607 535-6116
  address: 16 North Franklin St

• Longhouse Lodge Motel and Manor Lodge

  phone: +1 607 535-2565
  address: 3625 Ste Rte 14

• Clute Park

  phone: +1 607 535-4438
  address: 155 S. Clute Park Drive
  Wooded 35-acre municipal camp ground on Seneca Lake, swimming, lifeguard, tennis, soccer, fireplaces, picnic area, playground, ball field, skate park, boat launch adjacent.

• Finger Lakes
• Erie Canal