WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK

PARKS

Watkins Glen State Park-Watkins Glen State Park is a big attraction for visitors, with three excellent hiking trails. Our favorite is the Gorge Trail that passes over and under waterfalls as it winds through the gorge at the heart of the park. Hiking, fishing, hunting and cross-country skiing are popular activities in the park.The park also has the following amenities:

-camp sites
-tent trailer sites
-showers
-pool
-gift shop

Clute Park Campground
35 acre campground within walking distance to downtown Watkins Glen. Amenities include:
Swimming area, Picnic area, Fishing, Boat launch, Tennis courts, Playground, Skate park, Kayak rentals and launch area.
Address: 155 S. Clute Park Drive, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Phone: 607 535-4438
Website

Catherine Valley Trail
A compact stone-dust trail which accommodates walking, bicycling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Currently only six of the twelve miles is available for use. Once construction is completed, the trail will extend from the village of Watkins Glen to Horseheads. The trail follows abandoned railroads, canal towpath corridors and it passes through a variety of wildlife habitats.
Address:265 N Catherine St, Montour Falls, NY 14865
Phone:(607) 535-4511
Park Map
Website

WATERFALLS

Watkins Glen has many beautiful waterfalls to offer but we highly recommend visiting these first:
-Aunt Sarah’s Falls
-Deckertown Falls
-Eagle Cliff Falls
-Excelsior Glen
-Shequaga Falls
-Watkins Glen State Park

Check out Watkins Glen Chamber of Commerce website for the complete list of waterfalls in the area

SHOPPING & MARKETS

Montour Falls Farmers Market
Starting June 16th, the market will be open every Thursday at 4pm through September. You’ll find local vendors, delicious food, live music, community resources and outreach.
Address:Firemen’s Field State Route 224, Montour Falls, NY
Website

ANNUAL EVENTS

There are so many things to do in Watkins Glen all year round. However, the warmer months of Spring, Summer and Fall have special events peppered throughout the calendar. From live music and entertainment to supporting a cause, here are some annual favorites you don’t want to miss.

For up to date information such as dates, times and location- see the direct link to the official site for each event. 

–Ice Bar- Fire & Ice (January)
–Finger Lakes Wine Festival (This is the largest of all the wine festivals in the Finger Lakes. It takes place every July.)
–The Arc grand Prix Run/Walk (August)
–Finger Lakes Beer Festival (October)