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Mark Twain, acclaimed author and world-traveler, summered in Elmira, NY for more than two decades.The lush Chemung River Valley, described by Twain as "a foretaste of heaven" is the southern gateway into New York's renowned Finger Lakes Wine Country.

We’re excited to be at Elmira College’s Summer Orientation today as part of the Campus Life Fair! We’re sharing Chemung ...
07/11/2025

We’re excited to be at Elmira College’s Summer Orientation today as part of the Campus Life Fair!

We’re sharing Chemung County Travel Guides, Explore Elmira booklets from Elmira Downtown Development, Inc, and Ice Cream Trail passports with incoming students and their families — helping them discover all the amazing things our community has to offer. 💜

Welcome to your new home, Soaring Eagles! 🦅

🐸 Welcome to Wetlands Brewery — Chemung County’s newest must-visit destination for craft beer, farm-fresh food, and stun...
07/10/2025

🐸 Welcome to Wetlands Brewery — Chemung County’s newest must-visit destination for craft beer, farm-fresh food, and stunning views!

Opened on June 4th, this beautiful space at 469 State Route 224 in Van Etten, NY is the vision of owners Nathan and Sara, who drew inspiration for the name from the scenic wetlands right behind the brewery. With both indoor and outdoor seating (yes, you can sip a pint while overlooking the wetlands!), it’s a perfect blend of nature and hospitality.

What makes Wetlands Brewery stand out? Their deep commitment to local farms and ingredients. Just this week, they featured blackcap berries from Bell Family Acres in three creative ways: in a fresh salad dressing, on a charcuterie board, and in their signature cocktail of the week — The Blackcap Flip.

Their menu highlights seasonal offerings from nearby farms, and you’ll see that farm-to-table approach reflected in everything from their food to their craft beverages.

Hours:
Wed–Fri: 4–8 PM
Saturday: 12–8 PM
Sunday: 11–6 PM

📍 Location: 469 State Route 224, Van Etten, NY

Be sure to hop (get it? 🐸) on over to their page to check out their weekly specials, rotating ingredients, and the incredible local farms they’re working with. Whether you're a craft beer lover, a foodie, or just looking for a scenic new spot — Wetlands Brewery is worth the visit!

Sweet news, ice cream lovers! 🍦We just received a fresh batch of thousands of Chemung County Ice Cream Trail passports —...
07/10/2025

Sweet news, ice cream lovers! 🍦

We just received a fresh batch of thousands of Chemung County Ice Cream Trail passports — and all 16 participating locations that were out or running low are now fully restocked and ready to go!

📍Participating Locations:
Thirtytwo Below
Bella's Ice Cream Parlor
Djs Golf Center / Bethies Place
The Dairy Barn
Fairshake
King Kone
The Lilly Pad Ice Cream Shop
Grand Central Creamery
The Last Stand
Turquoise Sweets
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
Maple Lawn Dairy and Restaurant
Weird Walters Handcrafted Ice Cream
Wheeler's Candyland & Creamery
The Royal Treat
Bonus Stop: Big Top Ice Cream (stamp the back of your passport!)

Huge thank you to Quicker Printer/Dataflow in Elmira for stepping in to help us quickly print and cut this new round of passports — they look amazing, and we’re so grateful for their support!

Haven’t started the trail yet? Now’s the perfect time to grab a passport and explore a new ice cream shop. Already working on your stamps? Let us know how many you’ve collected in the comments! 👇

Thanks for all the support and for making the Ice Cream Trail such a fun success — we’re loving seeing your summer adventures!

🎉 Big News! 🎉We’re excited to share that we are transitioning our social media pages and website from Mark Twain Country...
07/08/2025

🎉 Big News! 🎉

We’re excited to share that we are transitioning our social media pages and website from Mark Twain Country to Discover Chemung County, NY!

This new name helps us better showcase everything Chemung County has to offer — from scenic trails and river adventures to arts, culture, local food, and, of course, our rich history (yes, Mark Twain is still a big part of that!).

This change helps make our destination easier to find and understand online — especially for travelers unfamiliar with our region — and reflects a more inclusive view of what makes Chemung County special.

As part of this rebrand, our brand-new website — www.DiscoverChemung.com — launches next month, full of local stories, trip ideas, blogs, and insider tips for exploring the area. We can’t wait to share it with you!

🚨 A quick note: We are the official Discover Chemung tourism page and the designated Tourism Promotion Agency (TPA) for Chemung County. We’re aware of another page using a similar name, but it is not affiliated with us. If you’re looking for trusted, accurate, and exciting information about visiting Chemung County — you’re in the right place.

We’re grateful for your support and excited for this next chapter in sharing all the incredible things our community has to offer. 💙

Have you picked up your Chemung County Ice Cream Trail passport yet? 🍦We’ve been blown away by the response - some locat...
07/07/2025

Have you picked up your Chemung County Ice Cream Trail passport yet? 🍦

We’ve been blown away by the response - some locations ran out faster than expected! We’re doing a full restock of passports today, so all participating shops will have them available again very soon. Thank you for your excitement and patience!

📍Participating Locations:
Thirtytwo Below
Bella's Ice Cream Parlor
Djs Golf Center / Bethies Place
The Dairy Barn
Fairshake
King Kone
The Lilly Pad Ice Cream Shop
Grand Central Creamery
The Last Stand
Turquoise Sweets
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
Maple Lawn Dairy and Restaurant
Weird Walters Handcrafted Ice Cream
Wheeler's Candyland & Creamery
The Royal Treat
Bonus Stop: Big Top Ice Cream (stamp the back of your passport!)

Please see the back of your passport for instructions on how the trail works. We’ve also dropped the full trail instructions below in the comments for easy access!

Visit all 15 original locations to earn a free t-shirt, and if you complete all 16 (including Big Top), you’ll also be entered to win $100 in gift cards to your favorite stops!

Let the sweet summer adventures continue!

07/03/2025

🚨 Big win for Chemung County! The LECOM Event Center is entering a new era under the ownership of Tracey and Marc Stemerman of the Elmira Aviators Organization — and the tourism impact will be game-changing. 🏒✨

With four teams now calling the Event Center home, including the relocated and rebranded Buzz, Elmira is set to host over 70 games this season. That means hundreds of families visiting throughout the year, staying in our hotels, dining in our restaurants, and exploring our community.

📊 The estimated economic impact? Between $1.5 to $2 million annually — driven by lodging, dining, fuel, and entertainment spending from traveling teams and fans.

This is a major boost not only for local sports, but for Chemung County’s tourism and small business economy. We’re excited to see this next chapter unfold and to cheer on the Aviators all season long! 🥅🔥

07/03/2025

Did you get your ice cream trail passport yet?! Start your summer off right!🌞🍦

Head over to Mark Twain Country for details.
👌Grand Central Creamery for tonights scoop.

🙏🏻Over here praying they do this in the fall for coffee tour when schools back in🤪☕️

🍦Surprise! We’ve added a BONUS stop to the Chemung County Ice Cream Trail!🍦We’re excited to officially welcome Big Top I...
07/02/2025

🍦Surprise! We’ve added a BONUS stop to the Chemung County Ice Cream Trail!🍦

We’re excited to officially welcome Big Top Ice Cream to the trail as our 16th location! 🎉 While they weren’t part of the original lineup due to a missed deadline, they reached out and are excited to join the fun — and we’re thrilled to include them! 🤩

Here’s how the BONUS stop works:
✅ Visit Big Top Ice Cream and get a stamp on the back of your passport
✅ If you complete all 16 stops, you’ll still receive the exclusive Ice Cream Trail t-shirt
🎁 PLUS, you’ll be entered to win $100 in gift cards to our participating ice cream shops!

This bonus challenge is a great reason to enjoy one more sweet stop this summer. Support local, cool off, and make the most of your trail adventure! 💙

We’re SO excited about the future Tanglewood Treetop Walkway and the incredible tourism impact it will have on Chemung C...
07/01/2025

We’re SO excited about the future Tanglewood Treetop Walkway and the incredible tourism impact it will have on Chemung County! 🌲

This one-of-a-kind experience will draw visitors from near and far—birders, artists, photographers, educators, families, and more—all while deepening our connection to nature and boosting our local economy.

If you’re able to support this project, every donation helps bring it to life! Learn more and give here: https://www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com/Treetop/

Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum has begun our public phase of fundraising for the Tanglewood Treetop Walkway Project! The goal for this phase is to reach $1,000,000.

The Tanglewood Treetop Walkway will give a panoramic look at the northern mixed hardwood forests. Visible from the walkway will also be the rolling hills, large valleys, and surrounding topography resulting from the glacial movement nearly 20,000 years ago. Visitors can observe the forest from a bird’s-eye view and gain a new perspective of the ecosystem.

The goal of this project is to bring visitors into the treetops where they will encounter wildlife in its natural habitat. Along the way there will be engaging educational signage and a thrilling emergent tower. The Tanglewood Treetop Walkway will also add to the existing curriculum and programs we offer to visiting schools and our summer camps.

We aim to attract birders, artists, photographers, educators, students, and families, both from our local region and beyond. By drawing in visitors with diverse interests, we hope to boost tourism, spark creativity, support education, and generate meaningful revenue that strengthens our entire community.

Make a lasting impact, donate today to the Treetop Walkway! Every cent brings us one step closer. Visit: https://www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com/Treetop/

07/01/2025

We’re lucky to have neighbors like you. Wishing you pride and celebration this Canada Day—from your friends in New York State.

On est chanceux d’avoir des voisins comme vous. On vous souhaite une belle Fête du Canada, pleine de fierté et de célébrations – de la part de vos amis de l’État de New York.

bit.ly/NYlovesCanada

🍦 IT’S HERE! The Chemung County Ice Cream Trail officially launches TODAY at 5PM! 🍦Pick up your passport at any of the 1...
07/01/2025

🍦 IT’S HERE! The Chemung County Ice Cream Trail officially launches TODAY at 5PM! 🍦

Pick up your passport at any of the 15 ice cream shops listed below, make a purchase, collect your stamp, and earn prizes along the way — including a free t-shirt if you complete all 15! 🏆

🎟️ Ask a staff member at any stop for your passport and get started TODAY!

📍 Participating Locations:
Thirtytwo Below
Bella's Ice Cream Parlor
Djs Golf Center / Bethies Place
The Dairy Barn
Fairshake
King Kone
The Lilly Pad Ice Cream Shop
Grand Central Creamery
The Last Stand
Turquoise Sweets
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
Maple Lawn Dairy and Restaurant
Weird Walters Handcrafted Ice Cream
Wheeler's Candyland & Creamery
The Royal Treat

📅 Collect stamps now through October 1, 2025
🎁 Prizes can be redeemed starting August 18 at the Chemung County Visitor Center: 📍 400 E Church St, Elmira, NY

📸 Don’t forget to share your ice cream pics using for a chance to win gift cards to participating locations!

Your summer adventure starts now — get out there and , one scoop at a time! 🍨

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