Corning is proud to have been named as one of the best small towns in America, and welcomes visitors to come and find out how it earned this reputation. At the heart of the town lies an historic main street lined with interesting galleries, studios and trendy eateries. The town has always been at the fore-front of glass innovation and no visit would be complete without touring the Corning Museum of Glass, the largest and most prestigious museum of its kind in the world. From here you can move on to admire some of the many glass shops, studios and galleries in the Gaffer District. Historians and families can learn about ancient crafts in the Heritage Village of the Southern Finger Lakes.

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