Watkins Glen Travel Guide
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Welcome to Watkins Glen, NY!
This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Watkins Glen, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Watkins Glen, New York , U.S.A.
Watkins Glen is known for its location at the south end of Seneca Lake, a body of water that provides a number of activities for visitors to the area. Each year, Watkins Glen welcomes the National Lake Trout Derby to its shores, a Memorial Day competition to see who can pull the largest trout out of Seneca Lake. The Watkins Glen International Speedway is another popular draw for visitors, hosting the NASCAR Winston Cup Series as well as other auto races throughout the year. New York's wine region is also well represented in Watkins Glen, with several wineries in the area offering tours and tasting rooms that allow guests to sample the local viticulture. For an attraction that the whole family can enjoy, try the Seneca Grand Prix Fun Center, an amusement park that offers mini golf, bumper boats, go-karts and more.
Tourist Attractions
The International Motor Racing Research Center houses a collection of items chronicling the history of amateur and professional motor racing.
Hotels & Motels
Overlooking Seneca Lake, the Longhouse Lodge Motel & Manor is right on Route 14 and features guest rooms equipped with cable TV, individual temperature controls, VCRs and refrigerators.
Tour Operators
Relax on Seneca Lake aboard the Lee Sea Anne I, a charming 38-ft (11.
Bristol Harbour Resort
Best kept secret in the Finger Lakes, Bristol Harbour, Your Five Seasons Resort.
