The City of Watkins Glen, NY
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The city of Watkins Glen is located in the state of New York in Schuyler County and has a population of 1,989 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Watkins Glen is Ithaca, approximately 25 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Watkins Glen, including Chef's Diner, Cascata Winery at The Professors Inn, Castel Grisch Winery & Restaurant, Captain Bill's Seneca Lake Cruises and Franklin Street Grille. For a larger selection of Watkins Glen restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Watkins Glen Auto Race Tracks, Museums and/or Golf Courses, including the Brick Tavern Museum, Circle R Golf Course, Fox Run Golf Course, International Motor Racing Research Center and Watkins Glen International. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Watkins Glen please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Watkins Glen:
- Elmira - Corning Regional Airport (ELM)
Watkins Glen, New York Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Watkins Glen
In the month of December, Watkins Glen experiences an average high temperature of 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 21 degrees with an average rainfall of 2.35 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Watkins Glen with daytime temperatures averaging 78 degrees in the summer, and 35 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Watkins Glen to receive an average of 2.09 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.41 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 107 degrees in the summer and as low as -21 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Watkins Glen should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 60 degrees, and nighttime lows of 37.
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Watkins Glen, New York Attractions
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DJ's Golf Center Par 3 - Waverly, The DJ's Golf Center Par 3 is a 9 hole public golf course in Tioga County New York. Built in 1970, this Waverly course is open apr 1 to nov 30. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 607-565-2618. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Route 17C, Waverly, NY 14892
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First Arena - Elmira, The First Arena is a 3,784-seat multi-purpose facility that features two ice surfaces, a full service restaurant and bar, a food service center for the recreational rink, video game arcade, 31 luxury suites, party/group outing facilities, and meeting/community rooms among other amenities. located in downtown Elmira, New York. The arena opened in 2000 as the Coach USA Center which changed names to the First Arena in 2004.
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Fox Run Golf Course - Rock Stream, The Fox Run Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Schuyler County New York. Built in 1964, this Rock Stream course is open apr 15 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 607-535-4413. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 4195 Route 14, Rock Stream, NY 14878
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Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art - Ithaca, The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art is an art museum that can be found on the northwest corner of the Arts Quad on the main campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. It is most well known for its distinctive concrete facade, its collection which includes two windows from Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House, and more than 32,000 other works. The Museum hosts over 80,000 visitors every year and presents over 20 special exhibitions annually.
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Hillendale Golf Course - Ithaca, The Hillendale Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Tompkins County New York. Built in 1920, this Ithaca course is open may 1 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 607-273-2363. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 218 N Applegate Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
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Howland Stone Store Museum - , Sherwood, The Howland Cobblestone Store, which is also referred to as the Howland Stone Store Museum, is a 19th century store significant for its cobblestone architecture. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. At the time of its nomination, the owners were in the process of removing the stucco that had covered the cobblestones since the 1850s. That process has since been completed.
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International Motor Racing Research Center - Watkins Glen, Watkins Glen is a village in Schuyler County, New York. The population was 2,149 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Schuyler County.
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Lynah Rink - Cornell University - Ithaca, Lynah Rink is a 4,267-seat hockey arena at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, that opened in 1957. Named after James Lynah, Class of 1905, who was the director of Cornell athletics from 1935-1943, it is home to the Big Red men's and women's ice hockey teams. Lynah has been home to hockey greats such as Ken Dryden, Joe Nieuwendyk and Olympic Gold Medalist Dana Antal.
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Majestic Hills Golf Course - Naples, The Majestic Hills Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Ontario County New York. Built in 1995, this Naples course designed by Duane Shay is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 716-554-6691. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 3195 Shay Rd, Naples, NY 14512
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Mark Twain Golf Course - Elmira, The Mark Twain Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Chemung County New York. Built in 1939, this Elmira course designed by Donald Ross is open apr 1 to dec 15. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 607-737-5770. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 2275 Corning Rd, Elmira, NY 14903
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Watkins Glen, New York Hotels
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Watkins Glen, New York Restaurants
This is a list of Watkins Glen Ethnic Dining restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including German Restaurants, American Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants and Pizza Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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