Things to do in Sayre
Arnot Art Museum
The Arnot Art Museum has a permanent collection of 17th, 18th & 19th century paintings and sculpture. The museum also hosts a wide variety of traveling exhibits. Located just 20 miles north of Sayre. Call 607-734-3697 for more information.
Clemens Center
The Center is the presenter of performing artists covering a broad array of programs including: National Broadway Musical Tours such as "Cats"; symphony orchestras such as Jerusalem Philharmonic; Popular stars such as Bill Cosby; Country Stars such as Diamond Rio; Children's Theater such as "Charlotte's Web"; National Dance Companies such as Alvin Ailey; and more covering categories including Rock 'n' Roll, Comedy, Opera and more. The Clemens Center is the professional arts facility and staff resource of the Central Northern Tier of Pennsylvania providing a 1,600-seat renovated Vaudeville theatre, Powers Theater and the 200-seat flexible performance space, Mandeville Hall to meet the needs of artists and audiences for the performing arts. Call 607-734-8191 for more information.
Corning Glass Center
Corning Glass Center is one of the most popular destinations as the center is actually a complex of four attractions The Corning Museum of Glass offering the world's greatest collection of glass, dating from 1400 B.C., through the 20th century. Both serious students and tourists work with glass at The Museum Studio where hands-on exhibits and live demonstrations are offered at the Hall of Science and Technology. The Steuben Factory is the only place on the planet where Steuben glass artisans create masterpieces from molten glass. Call 607-937-5371 for more information.
Watkins Glen International Race Park
Beginning with street racing in 1948, “The Glen” now hosts a variety of events, including historic and sports car racing, festivals and the NASCAR Winston Cup Series. Watkins Glen provides a unique racing experience for our guests. “The Glen” has become a racing institution; the premier road racing facility. Watkins Glen International is located amidst the rolling hills of the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, providing a unique contrast between the sights and sounds of racing and the scenic beauty of majestic farmland. Located 25 miles north of Sayre.
Watkins Glen State Park
The Gorge at Watkins Glen is the best known in the Finger Lakes region. The one-and-one-half-mile-long trough was scoured by glaciers, creating 19 waterfalls and 300-foot shale and sandstone cliffs. Foot trails follow the rim of the gorge, some of them blazed centuries ago by Native Americans. The gorge trail, with over 800 stone steps, follows the gorge, going over and under waterfalls. The park is an excellent place for backpackers to pick up the Finger Lakes Trail, which traverses the state. The state park has 305 campsites, active recreation programs, and an Olympic-size swimming pool. Open year-round and an entry fee is charged. Call 607-535-4511 for more information.