Best of Corning, NY
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Corning, NY — mapped and organized by category.
About Corning
Located on the Chemung River in Steuben County, Corning serves as the headquarters for Corning Incorporated, a major manufacturer of glass and ceramic products. The city is named after Erastus Corning, an Albany financier who invested in its development. It sits roughly equidistant from New York City and Toronto, approximately 220 miles from both.
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The Rockwell Museum
Located at 111 Cedar Street in downtown Corning, The Rockwell Museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate museum of American art. It holds the distinction of being the first such affiliate in New York State outside of New York City.
Frommer's describes it as "one of the best-designed small museums in the Northeast."
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Best Hotels in Corning
17 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
Best Restaurants in Corning
36 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Corning
11 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
Best Things to Do in Corning
8 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Heritage Village of the Southern Finger Lakes
A local attraction in 59 West Pulteney Street.
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The Rockwell Museum
Located at 111 Cedar Street in downtown Corning, The Rockwell Museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate museum of American art. It holds the distinction of being the first such affiliate in New York State outside of New York City.
Best Shops in Corning
15 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Corning
23 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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