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Village and CDP in New York, US
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Watkins Glen is a small town of 1,863 (2020) in New York's Finger Lakes region. It is famous among motorsports fans for its speedway.
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NASCAR race track with on-site campground.
Annual main street gathering of classic and sport cars in early September.
Watkins Glen contains running trails and various small rock waterfalls at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. The waterfalls cascade down a long slot canyon/gorge. Camping and cabins are available. Trails in the gorge close in the off season (between Columbus Day and Memorial Day) when fees are not collected.
Animal rescue farm with vegan bed-and-breakfast accommodations ($110/night) and guided farm tours.
Brew pub and café with on-site bed and breakfast.
One of the few hostels in all of Western New York, The Local features hand-crafted bunk beds, one pair to a room, with memory-foam mattresses. Shared bathrooms, common kitchen. The proprietors are eager to share advice and assist with trip planning.
Wooded 35-acre municipal camp ground on Seneca Lake, swimming, lifeguard, tennis, soccer, fireplaces, picnic area, playground, ball field, skate park, boat launch adjacent.
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