Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen

Name: Watkins Glen International
Address: Watkins Glen, United States

#6 among attractions in Watkins Glen

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Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen

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Watkins Glen International, nicknamed "The Glen", is an automobile race track located in the town of Dix just southwest of the village of Watkins Glen, New York, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. It was long known around the world as the home of the Formula One United States Grand Prix, which it hosted for twenty consecutive years. Still, the site has also been home to road racing of nearly every class, including the World Sportscar Championship, Trans-Am, Can-Am, NASCAR Cup Series, the International Motor Sports Association and the IndyCar Series. The facility is currently owned by NASCAR. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°20'13"N, 76°55'38"W

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Watkins Glen International – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. James Episcopal Church, First Baptist Church of Watkins Glen, Watkins Glen Public Library, Watkins Glen State Park.

4.1 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. James Episcopal Church, Watkins Glen
106 min walk • St. James Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church located at Watkins Glen in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1864, and is a Gothic Revival style brick church. It has a high pitched gable roof, buttresses, and long pointed arched windows. It features a three-stage square entrance tower and belfry added in 1866.
4.1 miNE
Church
First Baptist Church of Watkins Glen, Watkins Glen
106 min walk • First Baptist Church of Watkins Glen is a historic Baptist church located at Watkins Glen in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1888 and is a Victorian era religious building distinguished by a variety of vernacular Romanesque Revival and Queen Anne style inspired design and decorative detail.
3.9 miNE
Library
Watkins Glen Public Library, Watkins Glen
101 min walk • The Watkins Glen Public Library is a public library located in Watkins Glen, New York. Founded in 1870 as the Ladies' Library, the library migrated between different transitional spaces during its early history.
2.5 miNE
Park
Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen
65 min walk • Watkins Glen State Park is in the village of Watkins Glen, south of Seneca Lake in Schuyler County in New York's Finger Lakes region. The park's lower part is near the village, while the upper part is open woodland.
4.1 miE
Village
Montour Falls
104 min walk • Montour Falls is a village located in Schuyler County, New York, United States. The population was 2,714 at the time of the 2020 census. A waterfall at the end of West Main Street gives the village its name.
4.1 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture
A. F. Chapman House, Watkins Glen
104 min walk • The A. F. Chapman House is a historic house located at 115 South Monroe Street in Watkins Glen, Schuyler County, New York.
4.1 miNE
Romanesque architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Watkins Glen Commercial Historic District, Watkins Glen
105 min walk • Watkins Glen Commercial Historic District is a national historic district located at Watkins Glen in Schuyler County, New York. It encompasses 33 contributing buildings in the central business district of Watkins Glen.
2.5 miNE
National park
Watkins Glen State Park
65 min walk • Watkins Glen State Park is a natural wonder located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. The park is famous for its stunning gorge and numerous waterfalls, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.