 | ||
| Watkins Glen | ||
| county | Schuyler County | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2.149 (2000) | |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 1859   | ||
| height | 141 m | |
| Tourist info web | http://www.watkinsglen.com, http://www.schuylerny.com/ Visitor Center (100 N Franklin St) | |
| no tourist info on Wikidata: | ||
| location | ||
| ||
Watkins Glen is a small town in the Finger Lakes-Region of the US state new York. On the edge of Watkins Glen is the one that is extremely worth seeing Watkins Glen State Park. Watkins Glen is also famous for its car and motorcycle racetrack "The Glen" (actually: Watkins Glen International).
background
Watkins Glen was founded in 1842 as "Jefferson". The city got its current name in 1852 after the founder of the community, Dr. Samuel Watkins. Watkins Glen marked the northern end of the Chemung Canal, completed in 1833, which connected Seneca Lake with the Chemung River.
getting there
- With the plane: the nearest airport is the one 31 km away Corning Elmira Regional Airport in Big flats
- With the train: the closest Amtrak-Broad stations are in Rochester (131 km) and Syracuse (142 km).
- With the bus: the closest GreyhoundStations are in Elmira and Horseheads.
- On the road: To get to Watkins Glen by car you have to use the country road. Of Elmira and Horseheads from you drive on State Route 14, from Corning from on State Route 414, from Ithaca from State Route 13 and State Route 224, and from Geneva also from State Route 14.
mobility
You can hardly do without a car within Watkins Glen.
Tourist Attractions
State park
- Watkins Glen State Park, at Junction 14 & 414. One of the most photogenic state parks in the state, where a long, narrow and steep canyon can be hiked through, through which a wild watercourse partly flows, partly falls. Not for people with foot problems: 158 meters of difference in altitude have to be overcome. A visit is also pointless for parents who have to push a stroller.
Architectural
- A. F. Chapman House, 115 S Monroe St, near Pine St. Interesting Victorian villa built in the 19th century in Gothic, Late Victorian and Queen Anne styles.
- First Baptist Church of Watkins Glen, Corner of 5th St and Porter St. Church built in late Victorian style.
- Schuyler County Courthouse Complex, Corner of Franklin St and 9th St. Court and prison building from the third quarter of the 19th century.
Breakwater in front of the Watkins Glen boat harbor.
Seneca Lake.
The Tourist Information Center on the shores of Seneca Lake.
Watkins Glen State Park.
activities
- Captain Bill's Seneca Lake Cruises. Offer of boat tours.
- Malibar X. Two-master (sailing ship) built in 1930, which departs from Watkins Glen three times a day for a tour of Seneca Lake. Reservation required.Price: Tickets $ 27-37.
- Timespell, 1007 N Franklin St, at State Park. Tel.: 1 607-535-8888. Laser, sound and special effects show that immerses children and adults in a prehistoric scenario in an entertaining way.Open: in summer daily at 9 p.m., otherwise only on weekends (Sep Oct at 8 p.m.) Closed Nov - Apr.
shop
Food
miscellaneous
- Famous Brands Outlet, 412 N Franklin St, corner of 4th St. Almost 20 Factory outlets with brands such as Dockers, Lee, Levi's and others. m.
- Glassart Gallery & Studio, 215 Madison Ave, 1 block west of Franklin St. Glass studio housed in an unusual, extremely narrow building.
kitchen
Cheap
- Savard's Family Restaurant, 601 N Franklin St, at 6th St. Tel.: 1 607-535-4538. Restaurant with American (hamburger) cuisine.
medium
- Seneca Harbor Station, 3 N Franklin St, right on the waterfront. Tel.: 1 607-535-6101. American steak and seafood restaurant. Housed in a former station building.
Upscale
nightlife
- D Conlon's Crooked Rooster Pub, 301 N Franklin St.
- Johnny's Bowling Lanes, 100 N Decatur St.
- Bleachers Sports Bar, 413 N Franklin St.
accommodation
- Longhouse Lodge Motel & Manor, 3625 State Route 14, at Abrams Rd, 4 miles north of Watkins Glen. Price: Rooms from $ 79.
- 1 Seneca Lodge, Walnut Road. Quaint racing driver accommodation (motel and individual log cabins) located directly at the state park. Bookings only by phone (1 607.535.2014) or by post.Open: closed in winter.
health
- 1 Schuyler Hospital, 220 Steuben St, Montour Falls. In emergencies you can find the Emergency room of the Schuyler Hospital in the neighboring Montour Falls 24/7 medical assistance.
Practical advice
- Colonial Laundromat (120 E 4th St, at Franklin St): Coin Laundromat. Tel. 607-535-5534.
- Watkins Glen Post Office (600 N Franklin St, at 6th St). Open Mon-Fri 9 am-5pm, Sat 9 am-12pm. The building is in the Art Deco and Colonial Revival style and was built in National Register of Historical Places registered.
trips
Wineries
- Castel Grisch, 3380 Irelandville Rd, on Route 28, 6 miles northwest of Watkins Glen. Tel.: 1 607-535-9614. Winery and restaurant.Open: Wine tastings daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Lakewood Vineyards, 4023 Route 14, at Inwood Rd, 4 miles north of Watkins Glen, on the west bank of the lake.
Other goals
- Painted bar stables, 4093 Lake Avenue, Burdett NY.
- Farm Sanctuary, Aikens Rd, west of Watkins Glen; Follow signs from Route 23. Animal protection facility where children can see farm animals.
- Top rock stables, Route 23 & Tower Hill Rd, 12 miles west of Watkins Glen. Tel.: 1 607-535-8872. Bidding by agreement, inter alia. Pony rides.
- Watkins Glen International (The Glen), 5 miles southwest of Watkins Glen, accessed on State Route 16. Car and motorcycle racing track, on which international competitions are often held.
literature
- Harold Obadiah Beach: Tales of the Schuyler Hills: Fantasy and fact from the colorful history of Watkins Glen and the uplands beyond, Todd Bros, 1954. ASIN B0007F5ODQ
- Philippe Defechereux: Watkins Glen 1948-1952: The Definitive Illustrated History, Motorbooks Intl, 1998. ISBN 092975817X
- Charles R. Mitchell, Kirk W. House: Around Watkins Glen, Arcadia Publishing, 2006. ISBN 0738545252
- Henry Valent: Road racing at Watkins Glen: Dedicated to the road racing enthusiast, Chamber of Commerce, 1958. ASIN B0007H3Z12
