Welcome to Chemung County, where scenic beauty, rich history, and adventure await. As the southern gateway to Finger Lakes Wine Country, Chemung County also has its own fascinating story. This is Mark Twain Country where the author spent summers writing his greatest works. Explore charming small towns, rolling hills, and historic sites, or unwind in nature. Whether you’re here for outdoor adventure, cultural experiences, or relaxation, we have everything you need.
Mark Twain, renowned author and world-traveler, summered in Elmira for more than twenty years. Twain penned his literary classics as the crisp, valley air rolled over the lush hills towards a wine…
Horseheads is one of those place names that makes you pause for a second. It is memorable, a little mysterious, and tied to a specific moment in local Revolutionary era history. The story is closely…
America 250 is a celebration of our nation’s birthday, and it is also a reminder that the promise of the Revolution has always been a work in progress. If you want a Chemung County story that…
