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1. Corning Museum of Glass ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Corning Museum of Glass

2. The Rockwell Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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© The Rockwell Museum

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3. West End Gallery

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© West End Gallery

4. Iron Flamingo Brewery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Iron Flamingo Brewery

5. Hand and Foot

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6. The Cellar

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© The Cellar

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7. Sorge's Restaurant

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© Sorge's Restaurant

8. Rico's Pizza and Subs

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • With the nickname of “America’s Crystal City,” the city of Corning, New York has a long history of being at the forefront of everything glass.
  • While the city is home to The Corning Museum of Glass, the largest museum of glass artifacts and art in the world, there are more reasons to visit Corning in the Finger Lakes than just its artisan glass.
  • There are many boutique shops, inventive cuisine, historic buildings, art galleries, a brewery, and the nearby wine country.
  • The Gaffer District, the city’s quaint downtown area, is a particularly popular area to explore.

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