The very small town of Chemung is named after the river that runs through it. The town is known for the Chemung Speedrome, a racetrack that has been around since 1951. The county of Chemung offers local activities such as fishing, hiking and camping in nearby Shore Forest Campground, or you can visit Kingtown Beach. Visitors and tourists can stay at nearby hotels while enjoying the local activities that are available.
The Holiday Inn in Elmira is only a 10-minute drive from Chemung and close to many area attractions, such as Finger Lakes wineries and the Chemung Speedrome. The hotel is a full-service establishment that offers an on-site restaurant called Anthony's Grill, a bar, pools (indoor and outdoor), sauna and meeting facilities. Each room features free high-speed Internet, newspaper delivered daily and an in-room refrigerator. Tours of the area can be booked in lobby.
Lindenwauld Haus is a Victorian-style bed and breakfast in Elmira that features 13 guest rooms, two suites and two large porches for lounging. Amenities include air conditioning, guest phones and wireless Internet. The bed and breakfast has a formal dining area in the main section of the inn. From Lindenwauld Haus, you can explore Clemens Center and Soaring Eagles Golf Course, both of which are less than five minutes away.
Knights Inn, a chain hotel, is located in Horseheads, New York, and offers free breakfast, pool and high-speed Internet. Refrigerators and microwaves are available in every room, and pets are allowed with an additional nightly fee.
Although located in Pennsylvania, the Best Western Grand Victorian Inn in Sayre is less than 20 minutes from Chemung. The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast, heated pool, fitness center and high speed Internet. Free newspapers and a business center are also available. The hotel even offers space for events and allows pets.