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A t t r a c t i o n s C o r n i n g A t t r a c t i o n s C o r n i n g A t t r a c t i<br />
Spencer Crest<br />
Nature Center, Inc.<br />
Intended as a living educational<br />
tool, this center teaches experientially.<br />
On its 250 acres are ponds, streams,<br />
and seven miles of trails – all available<br />
for exploration. Folks can also learn<br />
about the center’s apiary (where bees<br />
are kept to produce honey) and check<br />
out its varying exhibits, which address<br />
everything from botany and local<br />
geology to archaeology and zoology. Recreation fiends can ski, fish,<br />
sled, and hike to their hearts’ content on the center’s trails and terrain.<br />
Address: 2424 Spencer Hill Rd, Corning, NY 14830<br />
607-962-9012, www.spencercrest.org<br />
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9 am - 3 pm<br />
Admission: Donations accepted<br />
Vitrix Hot <strong>Glass</strong> Studio<br />
This Market Street studio, founded<br />
in 1979, is not only one of the area’s<br />
best but one of the country’s as well.<br />
Visitors can observe the process of<br />
glassblowing as practiced by skilled<br />
artisans and see how contemporary<br />
pieces are created and shaped by years<br />
of experience and artistic prowess.<br />
If you’re particularly mesmerized, you<br />
can purchase Vitrix-crafted pieces to<br />
take home.<br />
Address: 77 W Market St, Corning, NY 14830<br />
607-936-8707, www.vitrixhotglass.com<br />
Hours: Monday - Friday: 10 am - 6 pm, Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm,<br />
Sunday: Noon - 5 pm<br />
Admission: Free<br />
Watkins Glen<br />
International Raceway<br />
In the early 20th century, cars raced<br />
along the streets of Watkins Glen until this<br />
3½-mile track was built in 1956. Since then,<br />
the route has welcomed everyone from<br />
Nascar to Formula One, along with a host<br />
of regional and sports car competitions.<br />
The track at the south end of Seneca Lake is now known especially for<br />
its Winston Cup race. Other events at the track include the summertime<br />
Finger Lakes Wine Festival and a slate of driving schools.<br />
Address: 2790 County Rte 16, Watkins Glen, NY 14830<br />
607-535-2481, www.theglen.com<br />
Hours: Season runs April through October<br />
Admission: Tickets $5 - $120, Ticket Packages $130 - $250<br />
Rockwell Museum<br />
of Western <strong>Art</strong><br />
The best of the West in the East, this<br />
museum preserves and displays American<br />
Western and Native American art. On<br />
display during the GAS 2009 conference:<br />
works in glass by artist Tammy Garcia, who<br />
is best known for her contemporary pottery, as well as an exhibition<br />
of traditional Iriquois raised glass beadwork.<br />
Address: 111 Cedar Street, Corning, NY<br />
607-937-5386, www.rockwellmuseum.org<br />
Hours: Open 7 days a week, 9 am - 8 pm<br />
Admission: Free with your Conference badge<br />
Glenn H. Curtiss Museum<br />
Pioneer aviation, early motorcycles, Keuka wine making, turn-ofthe-century<br />
life, interactive gallery. Family friendly.<br />
Address: 8419 State Rte 54, Hammondsport, NY 14840<br />
607-569-2160, www.glennhcurtissmuseum.org<br />
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm; Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm<br />
Watkins Glen<br />
State Park<br />
Carved out of the terrain by glacial<br />
action and erosion, this spectacular<br />
park is one of the area’s most scenic.<br />
A mile-and-a-half-long gorge offers<br />
rugged cliffs and 19 waterfalls, which<br />
are best viewed along the gorge trail,<br />
with its 800-some stone steps. Bridges,<br />
tunnels, and grottoes establish an<br />
otherworldly beauty along the pathway, and fishing, camping, and<br />
picnicking are available as well. Other amenities include hiking<br />
trails, ball fields, a playground, and both a main pool and one<br />
reserved for kids.<br />
Address: Franklin St, off Rte 14, Watkins Glen, NY 14891<br />
607-535-4511<br />
www.nysparks.com/parks/info.asp?parkId=105<br />
Hours: Year-round<br />
Admission: Entry Per Vehicle $6 (Cash Only)<br />
Getting There<br />
Northwest Airlines is offering discounted air transportation<br />
to conference attendees traveling to the <strong>Glass</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Society</strong><br />
Conference from June 1 - 22, 2009 with a destination of either<br />
Elmira, NY (ELM) or Rochester, NY (ROC) airports. Fares are<br />
subject to special rules, restrictions and availability. Contact<br />
Northwest Airlines Meeting Services at 800-328-1111, Mon - Fri,<br />
7 am - 7:30 pm Central time for reservations and ticket purchase<br />
- refer to Worldfile # NM2S4.<br />
Car Rental: Hertz - GAS has obtained a discount for all<br />
members. Up to 10% off daily rates, plus a $5/day discount<br />
during the conference (up to $25/week.)<br />
1-800-654-2210.<br />
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