This central New York city, about 80 miles east of Binghamton, has a variety of hotels, motels and bed-and-breakfast establishments to cater to visitors.
Corning is a good touring base to also visit the college town of Ithaca, about 40 miles northeast, or sites associated with Mark Twain at Elmira, about 20 miles west. Day trips from Rochester (100 miles north) or New York City (about 250 miles southeast) may be impractical, so a local stayover is advised. To reach the Corning Glass Center, take Route 17 into Corning and follow the signs. The center is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for children, or $14 for a family.
For more information, call (607) 974-8271.
The Rockwell Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon until 5 p.m. on Sundays.
Admission is $4 for adults, $3.60 for seniors, $2 for children and $10 for families.
Call (607) 937-5386 for information.
For information about glass-making classes at Studio Access To Glass, call (607) 962-3044. Classes range from a 30-minute, individually taught "Make Your Own Paperweight" to one-week sessions with guest artists. Call in advance.