Why go
- Village and CDP in New York, US.
- Served by Culver Airfield.
History
Watkins Glen is a village in and the county seat of Schuyler County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,829. Watkins Glen lies between the towns of Dix and Reading. To the southwest of the village is the Watkins Glen International race track, which hosts annual NASCAR Cup Series and WeatherTech SportsCar Championship races, and formerly hosted the United States Grand Prix and various IndyCar races.
Where to stay
3789 Main St, Burdett, NY 14818 · burdetthousebandb.com
223-1 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 · benjaminhotelwg.com
233 S Genesee St, Montour Falls, NY 14865 · willenawaybedandbreakfast.com
1100 Dean Ln, Dundee, NY 14837 · deanlane.net
1 Lakeview Ave, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 · idlwildeinn.com
4880 NY-414, Burdett, NY 14818 · gristironbrewing.com
400 E 4th St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 · redkettlebb.com
209 6th St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 · theblackberryinnbb.com
3812 NY-14, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 · 3812bistro.com
16 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 · watkinsglenharborhotel.com
3137 Abrams Rd, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 · longhouselodge.com
3600 Walnut Rd, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 · senecalodge.com
436 S Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 · senecaclipperinnwatkinsglen.com
3380 NY-14, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 · thehotellaurel.com
701 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 · gocolonialinn.com
435 S Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 · budgetinnwatkinsglen.com
3425 Co Rte 30, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Indoor
212 S Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 · watkinsmotel.com
3355 NY-14, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 · gorgeousviewmotel.com
239 N Genesee St, Montour Falls, NY 14865 · thefallsmotel.net
106 E 4th St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 · wgvillagermotel.com
Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 120 Lembeck Lane, Watkins Glen, 14891 · arbys.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 211 Franklin Street, Watkins Glen,… · bk.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We,Fr-Su 05:00-21:00; Th 05:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 311 South Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, 14891 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 800 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, 14891 · restaurants.subway.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa,Su 12:00-22:00; Mo-Fr 16:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 205 North Franklin Street · nickelspitbbq.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-15:00 · curlysfamilyrestaurant.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th,Su-Tu 11:30-21:00, Fr,Sa 11:30-01:00 · elrancho-ny.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:00 Features: vegan options · 507 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, 14891 · greenelephantsthaivegan.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-20:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-22:00 Features: step-free access · 400 North Franklin Street · jerlandospizza.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 2 Seneca Harbor… · luckyharebrewing.com
Asian, French, Bubble Tea, Burger, International, American, Brunch, Pancake, Tea, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We,Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa,Su… · pangeaglobalteahouse.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 16:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-21:00 · 1 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, 14845 · senecaharborstation.com
Ice Cream, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00 · thegreatescapeicecream.com
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-13:00 · 137 East 4th Street, Watkins Glen, 14891
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00; Dec 24-Feb 22 off · watkinsglendairybar.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa,Su 06:30-15:00 · 2250 State Route 14, Montour Falls, 14865
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 Features: takeaway
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 401 East 4th Street, Watkins Glen, 14891
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 103 Third Street
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating
Restaurant · restaurant · 4221 State Route 414, Burdett, 14818
Restaurant · restaurant · 230 West Main Street
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · 40 Fairgrounds Lane
Restaurant · restaurant
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Airports
Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) 15 mi to the centre
Elmira/Corning, NY, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, Sanford, St. Petersburg (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 2 routes: Sanford, St. Petersburg
- American Airlines AA (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Philadelphia
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ, CRJ-700) · 1 route: Detroit*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Chicago*
- US Airways US (DH8) · 1 route: Philadelphia*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) 22 mi to the centre
Ithaca, NY, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, US Airways) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Philadelphia, Detroit, Newark (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Philadelphia
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Detroit*
- United Airlines UA (Dash 8-200, Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Newark*
- US Airways US (DH8, CRJ) · 1 route: Philadelphia*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Tilden Airport 2.2 mi to the centre
Montour Falls, NY, US
Eagle Ridge Airport 3 mi to the centre
Burdett, NY, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Culver Airfield; 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Watkins Glen, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Utica, New York · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Elmira, New York · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Elmira, New York · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach