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Glass Country, Finger Lakes, and Southern Tier Trails

Steuben County, New York

Explore a New York county shaped by Corning glass history, Keuka Lake and Hammondsport, Southern Tier river valleys, aviation heritage, parks, and wine country. Bath and nearby communities provide the services, food, culture, and local traditions that anchor daily life, while parks, historic sites, and scenic routes reveal a broader regional story. Whether you are planning a day trip, researching a move, or looking for useful local contacts, this guide brings the county’s places, resources, and practical information together in one starting point.

Steuben County at a Glance

Population91,855 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
County SeatBath
Largest MunicipalityCorning
Established1796
ZIP Codes28 ZIP Codes serving the county
Total AreaApproximately 1,404 square miles, including water
Major RoutesI-86 / NY 17 • I-99 / US 15 • NY 36 • NY 54 • NY 415 • NY 417
Area Code585 / 607
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Steuben County

Steuben County was established in 1796 and spans a broad Southern Tier landscape from the Cohocton and Chemung river valleys to the Finger Lakes hills. Bath is the county seat, while Corning is its largest city and an internationally known center of glassmaking and materials science. Hornell grew as a rail town, and Hammondsport became associated with early aviation, Keuka Lake, vineyards, and sparkling-wine history.

Visitors can watch glass demonstrations, explore art and aviation museums, walk Corning’s Gaffer District, visit Keuka Lake, hike county parks, or follow wine-country roads. The county park system includes Kanakadea, Birdseye Hollow, Harley Mayo, and Hornby. I-86 and I-99 connect the region with Pennsylvania and other Southern Tier communities, while Corning and Hornell provide health care, education, shopping, and year-round services.

What Shapes Us

Glass and Innovation

Corning’s glass industry, museum collections, research culture, and historic Market Street connect craft, science, design, and advanced materials.

Lakes and Aviation

Hammondsport, Keuka Lake, vineyards, and Glenn Curtiss aviation history give the county a distinct Finger Lakes identity.

Southern Tier Outdoors

River valleys, county parks, trail systems, wooded hills, and rural communities provide hiking, camping, fishing, and scenic driving across a large landscape.

Local stories, shared places, and room to explore.
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Capturing Western New York's Beautiful Scenery - TAPinto

Capturing Western New York's Beautiful Scenery  TAPinto

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Stories from every corner of Steuben County.

Capturing Western New York's Beautiful Scenery - TAPinto

Capturing Western New York's Beautiful Scenery  TAPinto

Oct 6, 2026 • 2 min read

21 Section V girls soccer teams featured in New York state rankings - Democrat and Chronicle

21 Section V girls soccer teams featured in New York state rankings  Democrat and Chronicle

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Cleanlogic puts Infusions in the spotlight at New York event - Mass Market Retailers

Cleanlogic puts Infusions in the spotlight at New York event  Mass Market Retailers

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Week 5 roundup for Elmira-Corning region high school football - Star-Gazette

Week 5 roundup for Elmira-Corning region high school football  Star-Gazette

Oct 3, 2026 • 2 min read

Corning-Painted Post High School (NY) Football - MaxPreps

Corning-Painted Post High School (NY) Football  MaxPreps

Oct 3, 2026 • 2 min read
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Government

Steuben County Government
Official county departments, public services, notices, and contacts.
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Training and technical resources for local governments and communities.
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New York Committee on Open Government
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Frequently Asked Questions.

Start with the questions people actually ask about Steuben County — from signature attractions and outdoor access to local travel, weather, and community life.

Start with Corning Museum of Glass, Kanakadea Park, and Corning Museum of Glass. Together they show the county’s best-known mix of local character, outdoor scenery, and history. Add one downtown or village walk and a local meal rather than trying to cover the entire county in a single day.

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Top Picks for Every Kind of Day.

Browse local ideas for family time, food, shopping, outdoor adventures, and free ways to enjoy Steuben County.

Kids’ Fun

  1. Corning Museum of Glass
  2. The Rockwell Museum
  3. Glenn H. Curtiss Museum

Restaurants

  1. Hand + Foot
  2. Mooney’s Sports Bar & Grill – Corning
  3. The Cellar

Shopping & Retail

  1. Corning Gaffer District
  2. Wegmans – Corning
  3. Walmart Supercenter – Painted Post

Clothing & Boutiques

  1. Connor’s Mercantile
  2. Walmart Supercenter – Painted Post
  3. Gaffer District shops

Outdoor Fun

  1. Kanakadea Park
  2. Birdseye Hollow Park
  3. Hornby Park

Free Things To Do

  1. Corning Gaffer District
  2. Kanakadea Park
  3. Keuka Lake – Hammondsport waterfront
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