Surrounded by rich history and breathtaking beauty, the Country Inn Big Flats hotel near Arnot Mall provides a great central location to explore the many nearby attractions. Visit the study where famous author Mark Twain penned his most legendary novels, unwind at an award-winning winery along the glistening shores of the Finger Lakes, or take a moment to reflect on this beautiful region at the Chemung Valley History Museum. Whatever you choose to do, this hotel in Big Flats, NY will provide you with comfortable accommodations and convenient amenities sure to make your Finger Lakes vacation one that is free of stress and full of memories.
We recommend the following attractions near our hotel in Big Flats, NY:
Arnot Art Museum (10.1 miles) This museum near Big Flats houses an impressive collection of early and contemporary American art, as well as a large collection of 19th century art originally amassed by Matthias H. Arnot. (607) 734-3697
Arnot Mall (.7 miles) Features more than 120 retail stores and an on-site movie theater. (607) 739-8704
Chemung Valley History Museum(13 miles) Filled with historical hands-on displays, artifacts and stories from the surrounding area, such as the history of Chemung county during WWII, this museum is both fun and educational. (607) 734-4167
The Finger Lake Wineries (20 miles) Looking to take a relaxing Finger Lakes vacation? The Finger Lakes area is filled with beautiful beaches and parks, interesting attractions, and, of course, over 100 award-winning wineries, open each day for tours and tasting. (800) 813- 2958
Mark Twain State Park (5.8 miles) Filled with beautiful rolling fields and named for the beloved 19th century author who made his summer home in the Finger Lakes area, this park features a public 18-hole golf course, pet trails and in-season archery hunting. (607) 739-0034
Mark Twain Study and Exhibit (6.8 miles) During his summers in Elmira, New York, famed author Mark Twain whiled away his hours in this little octagonal study, now open for public tours. Here, he wrote classics such as Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Prince and the Pauper, and more. (607) 735-1941
National Soaring Museum (5.4 miles) Dedicated to preserving the history of aviation, this museum features displays of sailplanes and gliders, flight simulators and educational programs for children. (607) 734-3128
Wings of Eagles Discovery Center (2.5 miles) Filled with exhibits of warplanes, former space craft and more, this Horseheads, NY museum allows guests to see, touch and even fly in aircraft of days gone by. (607) 739-8200
Directions to the Hotel in Big Flats, NY
Traveling 17 West: Exit 51B. Take a left at end of exit onto Colonial Drive. The hotel is the first left off of Colonial Drive.
Traveling 17 East: Exit 51A. Take a left at end of exit onto Chambers Road, then take a right onto Colonial Drive. The hotel is 0.5 miles on the right.
About Corning
Located in the southern part of New York's Finger Lakes region, Corning is surrounded by great natural beauty and provides terrific opportunity for outdoor activities. The tourist-friendly town also offers nearby attractions like superb wineries and, in Watkins Glen, a state park and well-known racetrack. Recognized as a world leader in glass-making - and dubbed "Crystal City" for its prominence - Corning boasts a heritage that dates to the 1860s. Plus, Corning Museum of Glass documents the history and science of glass-making and displays one of the world's most comprehensive collections of glass items. In addition, downtown's historic Market Street comes alive with glass studios, restaurants, art galleries, and other shopping opportunities. Fine arts also thrive, courtesy of several annual cultural events. In addition, thanks to the efforts of a local couple, Rockwell Museum and its renowned western and Native American art grace the town with an amazing selection of visual trophies.
Did you know?
Twelve miles from Corning, Elmira is known for its associations to writer Mark Twain, whose wife, Olivia Langdon, was a resident. The couple were married at her family home and spent many summers there with her sister and brother-in-law. Twain wrote so much at the home that they had a study built for him, where "Huck Finn" and "Tom Sawyer" were both penned. Twain was finally laid to rest in Elmira's Woodlawn Cemetery.
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