Elmira Travel Guide
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This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Elmira, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Elmira, New York , U.S.A.
Elmira is located in southern New York State, roughly four miles north of the Pennsylvania border. This New York city is home to several theatres and auditoriums, which feature everything from concerts and film to sports and business conventions. The Chemung River figures prominently in the fabric of Elmira, and the city is dedicated to the preservation of the parks and trails that surround this natural area for future generations. The Mark Twain Golf Course is another popular feature in Elmira, offering golfers 18 holes, a pro shop, cart rentals and more. The famous author whose name adorns the golf course is buried in Elmira, and his grave can be viewed in Woodlawn Cemetery. Twain is further honored at Elmira College, where his statue stands as a testament to the time he spent in Elmira.
Tourist Attractions
The National Soaring Museum houses a large collection of sailplanes dating back to the late 19th century.
Hotels & Motels
Conveniently located at the foot of the Finger Lakes region, the Holiday Inn Elmira Riverview is a friendly full-service hotel that caters to both business and leisure travelers.
Tour Operators
Located on Harris Hill, the Harris Hill Soaring Center offers public glider rides from the first weekend of April to the end of October, and from the end of June to the end of August, 10am to 6pm.
