Discover Chemung County, NY

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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.

🍦 Happy National Ice Cream Day! 🍦We’ve loved seeing your sweet adventures on the Chemung County Ice Cream Trail — from m...
07/20/2025

🍦 Happy National Ice Cream Day! 🍦

We’ve loved seeing your sweet adventures on the Chemung County Ice Cream Trail — from melty cones and happy pups to family outings and summer smiles. 💛

Show or tell us in the comments how you’ve been enjoying the trail! ⬇️
📍 How many stamps have you collected so far?
🍦 What’s your favorite new ice cream shop you’ve discovered?

And don’t forget — every time you post using , you’re entered to win gift cards to participating ice cream shops! 🎉 Keep those photos coming — we’re giving out prizes all summer long!

07/19/2025

🏀 Gus Macker is HAPPENING NOW in Downtown Elmira! 🏀

Downtown has come alive with basketball, food, fun, and community spirit all weekend long — and we’re in Day 2 of the action!

The tournament is underway and continues through Sunday, July 20, with high-energy games, a slam dunk contest, tasty food vendors, and family-friendly activities in Wisner Park. Even if basketball isn’t your thing, there’s plenty to enjoy for all ages!

📍 Stop by Wisner Park and surrounding streets to catch the games, grab a bite, and experience the excitement in the heart of Elmira.

Spectators are welcome all weekend!

Organized by Elmira Downtown Development, Inc

🎭 We’re thrilled that Mark Twain Tonight! starring Emmy Award® winner Richard Thomas is coming to the Clemens Center thi...
07/18/2025

🎭 We’re thrilled that Mark Twain Tonight! starring Emmy Award® winner Richard Thomas is coming to the Clemens Center this October as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Series presented by M&T Bank!

This unforgettable one-man show brings the wit, wisdom, and humor of Mark Twain to life - and it’s sure to be a popular performance! Don’t miss your chance to see this legendary production right here in Elmira, NY.

🎟️ Subscribe today to secure your seat for Mark Twain Tonight! — plus four more incredible Broadway shows:
✨ Mrs. Doubtfire
✨ Kinky Boots
✨ The Book of Mormon
✨ The Music Man

Learn more and subscribe now at ClemensCenter.org/broadway-series

✨ Show Spotlight: Richard Thomas in MARK TWAIN TONIGHT!✨

Tuesday-Wednesday, October 14-15, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Part of The M&T Bank 2025-26 Broadway Season at the Clemens Center!

🎫 Secure your tickets when you become a Subscriber TODAY!
Learn more about Broadway Season subscriptions: ClemensCenter.org/broadway-series/

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Emmy-Award® winning Actor Richard Thomas brings to life “the nation’s one true comic genius” (The New York Times) in Mark Twain Tonight!, written and originally performed by Hal Holbrook. Join the millions who have cheered for the legendary one-man show, bursting with Twain’s “uproariously funny” and “pungently wise” (Time Magazine) humor.

Most recently seen on Broadway in Our Town, on tour as Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, on Netflix’s Ozark, and beloved to generations as John-Boy Walton, Richard Thomas is the first and only actor authorized to perform the play since the original.

07/18/2025

Happening tomorrow, July 19th, at the Chemung County Fairgrounds! 🎤🎸

🏀 Gus Macker is coming to Downtown Elmira THIS weekend! 🏀Get ready for three days of basketball, food, fun, and communit...
07/18/2025

🏀 Gus Macker is coming to Downtown Elmira THIS weekend! 🏀

Get ready for three days of basketball, food, fun, and community spirit starting TODAY, Friday, July 18!

The action kicks off with a Celebrity Basketball Game this evening featuring familiar faces like Elmira Girls' Varsity Coach A'Don Allen, Sheriff Bill Schrom, and Mayor Dan Mandell (just to name a few!).

The weekend continues with a slam dunk contest, delicious food vendors, and family-friendly activities in Wisner Park. Even if you're not a basketball fan, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

📅 Player check-in: Friday, July 18 | 4:00–7:00 PM
🏀 Tournament play: Saturday, July 19 – Sunday, July 20

Spectators welcome all weekend long! Come cheer, eat, and soak up the excitement in the heart of Elmira!

Organized by Elmira Downtown Development, Inc.

Reflect on Elmira’s Civil War History – Symposium & Open HouseSaturday, July 26 | FREE & open to the publicExplore Elmir...
07/17/2025

Reflect on Elmira’s Civil War History – Symposium & Open House
Saturday, July 26 | FREE & open to the public

Explore Elmira’s Civil War history during a full day of programming hosted by the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp and Elmira College.

📍 9AM–12PM | Symposium at Meier Hall, Elmira College (Stephans Lounge)
Learn about Elmira’s role in the Civil War through three engaging lectures. Keynote speaker Robert Crickenberger will present:
“Point Lookout, Elmira and the Second Wave of Prisons”
This talk will explore the emergence of new prison camps, including Elmira, during a turning point in the war.

📍 12PM–4PM | Open House at the Barracks Site (645 Winsor Ave.)
🔹 Guided tours
🔹 Reenactor demonstrations
🔹 Book signings
🔹 Light refreshments
🔹 1PM Talk by Dr. Michael Gray: Life on the Inside
🔹 3PM: Future plans for the historic site

This is a great opportunity to learn more about Elmira’s complex past and how it connects to the broader story of the Civil War.

🏛️ Chemung County Museums — We Need You!Whether you’re a public or private museum, your voice matters in the New York St...
07/17/2025

🏛️ Chemung County Museums — We Need You!

Whether you’re a public or private museum, your voice matters in the New York State Museum Study — but time is running out! ⏳

The deadline to complete the survey is July 31, and it’s crucial that Chemung County is fully represented in this statewide effort.

The results will shape future funding, policies, and support for museums across New York — including ours!

Complete the survey today at: nymuseumstudy.com

Know someone at one of our local museums? Please help us spread the word by sharing this post!

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. 💙

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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