Corning is the headquarters of Fortune 500 Company, Corning Inc., a manufacturer of glass and ceramic products. If you’re curious about the city’s history and glass industry, you can check out the Corning Museum of Glass, which is home to the largest collection of glass art in the world. You can even watch gaffers, or glassblowers, create vases and other masterpieces in front of your eyes at their Hot Glass Show. If you feel inspired, you can create your own at the museum’s Make Your Own Glass studio! Another popular attraction is the Rockwell Museum, which showcases Corning’s creative arts with a collection of Western American Paintings and sculptures.
Before you tour the museums, you’ll most likely be pulled in by Corning’s rolling hills, its charming historic district and a tower sure to catch your eye. The Little Joe Tower is a monument to Corning’s glass industry—the man at the very top of the tower is blowing glass! This tower is the perfect starting point to explore the Corning’s Gaffer District. Wander the historic Market Street and shop at boutique stores, dine at the many restaurants or watch one of the many artists at work in studios across the area. Take advantage of the warm weather by exploring the trails of Spencer Crest Nature Center, where seven miles of trails await you. After a nice hike, enjoy a picnic by Amelia Pond or go to the Park Avenue Sports Center to try your hand at mini golf! Booking one of the Corning hotels is the perfect way to getaway as a couple, family or business professional. Explore all of the local wineries and vineyards, walk the Experience Trails that thread through Corning and the Finger Lakes or blow your own glass souvenir!
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