Watkins Glen, Lake village in Schuyler County, New York, USA.
The village sits at the southern end of Seneca Lake, featuring deep gorges and waterfalls within its 778-acre state park boundaries.
The settlement originated in 1791 and was renamed Watkins Glen in 1852 to honor Dr. Samuel Watkins, who contributed to local development.
The 1973 Summer Jam music festival gathered 600,000 attendees at the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Circuit, marking a significant musical event.
Visitors can explore 19 waterfalls along a two-mile trail in Watkins Glen State Park, which drops 400 feet through natural rock formations.
The International Motor Racing Research Center preserves motorsports history and operates as part of the Watkins Glen Public Library.
Location: Schuyler County
Elevation above the sea: 141 m
Website: https://watkinsglen.us
GPS coordinates: 42.38110,-76.87110
Latest update: May 31, 2025 23:11
Watkins Glen International
6.7 km
Watkins Glen State Park
448 m
Robert H. Treman State Park
24.5 km
Catharine Valley Trail
10.7 km
Newfield Bridge
23.1 km
Watkins Glen Commercial Historic District
232 m
A. F. Chapman House
300 m
Hanover Square Historic District
24.1 km
Zimmerman House
24.7 km
Enfield Falls Mill and Miller's House
23.2 km
Schuyler County Courthouse Complex
493 m
Second Baptist Society of Ulysses
24.9 km
Hermon Camp House
24.6 km
First Presbyterian Church
18.2 km
Teal Park
24.5 km
Montour Falls Historic District
4.4 km
First Presbyterian Church of Hector
13.3 km
Lodi Methodist Church
26.1 km
William Austin House
24.7 km
First Presbyterian Church of Ulysses
24.9 km
Weston Schoolhouse
17.5 km
Lattin-Crandall Octagon Barn
11.5 km
Horseheads 1855 Extension Historic District
24.7 km
St. James Episcopal Church
155 m
Nicoll Halsey House and Halseyville Archeological Sites
25.4 km
Dundee Village Historic District
18.1 km
Dr. Henry Spence Cobblestone Farmhouse and Barn Complex
20.4 km
Watkins Glen Public Library
1.1 kmReviews
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