– Horseheads and Big Flats, NY –

Surrounded by newly built hotels, the area is abundant in reasonably priced lodging. These choices include a Candlewood Suites, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn, Country Inn & Suites, Fairfield Inn & Suites and the Hilton Garden Inn, all within 10 minutes of Big Flats, New York.

This area also supports a multitude of regional shopping centers, located just off Interstate 86, minutes from where you will work and seconds from where you will lay your head. Shoppers of all ages can enjoy the stores at the Arnot Mall or visit one of many other shopping centers like Southern Tier Crossing or Consumer Square. And for the fan of small town shopping experiences and finer dining, Hanover Square is there to suit your needs.

– Market Street, Corning NY –

A few minutes down the road is Corning’s Gaffer District, which has something for everyone. Seven blocks of historic Market Street where you’ll stumble upon wonderful boutique stores, finding candles, coffee houses, antiques, fine glass sculpture, art and everything in between. Explore one of the many superb dining options along the street – with choices ranging from a brew pub to an Italian bistro.

Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and rated in the Top 15 Greatest Streets in America, Corning’s Historic Gaffer District is rich in tradition and plentiful in entertainment.

Other Notable Rankings:
Rated #64 of 893 – Best Places to Buy a House in NY
Schools rated in the Top 20% in NY state.

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Sperr Memorial Park, Big Flats Community Park and Walking Trails, Sullivan Park, Holding Point, Willowcreek Golf Course, Soaring Eagles Golf Course, Mark Twain Golf Course, Corning Country Club and so much more.

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The Corning Museum of Glass

The Rockwell Museum

The National Soaring Museum

The Arnot Art Museum

There’s nothing quite like the Finger Lakes Wine Country during the sunny season. Experience a place where picture-perfect countrysides give way to imminent relaxation and indulgence. Finger Lakes Wine Country is the affordable home to almost 100 wineries, breweries and distilleries nestled around the scenic beauty that is Keuka, Seneca and Cayuga Lake. Treat yourself with a wine tasting tour or enjoy the crystal blue lakes, refreshing waterfalls and gorgeous rolling hills while you take in the relaxation and history of an area that is never lacking.

And for the genteel natured, this area offers world famous museums like the ever-growing Corning Museum of Glass and the Rockwell Museum for an education in the west. With plenty of lodging and entertainment in troves, the only thing keeping you from all of this pleasantry is an easy 40 minute drive through the most wonderful of landscapes.

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Within a few hours of Big Flats is a wealth of major universities and colleges, providing easy access to further learning opportunities, as well as the excitement of sporting events.

Mansfield University
Cornell University
Alfred University
Elmira College
Binghamton University

SUNY School System

The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive university system in the United States!
4  SUNY schools landing within the TOP 100 “Best National University Rankings” (2022/2023).

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New York State boasts more skiing than any other US state. From the Adirondacks to the Catskills and Finger Lakes, discover the best Upstate New York ski resorts for your next family ski vacation.

Greek Peak Mountain Resort
Song Mountain Ski Resort
Labrador Mountain Ski Resort
Swain Ski Resort
Hunt Hollow Ski Club

And so many, many more!

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The traditional family ski vacation is one of the best ways to get outside and experience just how magical winter in New York can be.

Watkins Glen International’s popularity within the NASCAR community has exploded in recent years, as evidenced by the facility being named “America’s Best NASCAR Track” on four occasions by readers of USA Today.

The venue has also announced sellouts in each of the last six NASCAR Cup Series races, beginning in 2015, accompanying exciting finishes including 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott capturing his first Cup Series victory in 2018.

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