2012 Fall/Winter Interstate 86 Travel Guide

Page 2 • 2012 Fall/Winter I-86 Travel Guide Edition

Interstate 86/Route 17 across western New York State is the

best drive to see the sights - and the best time of year to

see those sights is in the Fall. Enjoy the leafy fireworks of

Autumn with a trip down this historic highway, and enjoy

the finest that small-town New York has to offer.

From Amish food and quilts to beautiful lakes to quaint Bed

& Breakfasts you’ll find it on Interstate 86 & Route 17. From

the Indian Reservation through Allegheny Forest, this

classic road has it all, and more ...and this Interstate 86/Route

17 guide can make your trip easier - with extensive stops,

deals, and the Map on pages 12 and 13 that lay it all out. All

you have to do is bring your taste for adventure.

Our Interstate 86/Route 17 Travel Guide ensures you’ll have

variety and fun for the whole family. This timeless highway

is a quick trip from the breathtaking Finger Lakes area (and

it’s wineries), a short jump from the history of Pennsylvania

Civil War sites, and a fast drive to the road of the engines at

Watkins Glen International Speedway - and endless day

stops to keep you busy in between. The only thing you’ll

need to have a great time is more time to explore all that

Interstate 86 has to offer.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab those sunglasses, wind

the window down, plot your course using the Interstate 86/

Route 17, and have a blast you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL INTERSTATE 86 TRAVEL GUIDE

Fall on I-86...

2012 Fall/Winter I-86 Travel Guide Edition • Page 3

Exit 7

2 Chixx Gift ShoppeTreat yourself with a fun visit to our restored 1890’s barn.

! Enjoy 2 amazing shops under one big roof!Stroll through our delightful gift shop brimming

! with everything new and fun, as well as vintage!Discover the largest miniature collection you’ve ever seen!

Located at The Red Brick Farm Marketplace5031 W. Lake Rd.! Mayville, NY! 14757! * 1 mi. N. of Chautauqua Institution

! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!! !!!!ALL YEAR ROUND! (716)753-3100!!!!!! http://www.chautauquaminiatures.com

EXIT 7 & 8

Two Amazing Shops Under

One Roof!

Don’t Miss Our Creative Toy Section!

Exit 8

HOGAN’S HUT LTD.One Stop General Store

Hunting & Fising LicensesBait & Tackle

gas, Grocery Items, Deli & Much More

3503 Old Bridge Rd. • Stow, NY 14785716-789-3831

I-90 Exits 56, 57A & 57

Frank Lloyd Wright Masterpiece — On the Shores of Lake Erie

The Graycliff Estate, designed by renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is a masterpiece of his mid-career Organic Style.� Located south of Buffalo, NY on the shores of Lake Erie, Graycliff awaits your discovery.� A world away from the work-a-day world, Graycliff was designed for the pleasure of Isabelle R. Martin, the wife of industrialist Darwin D. Martin.� With breath taking views over the lake, and the tranquility of three buildings set amidst more than eight acres of grounds and gardens—all designed by Wright--Graycliff has become known nationally as one of his most gracious residences.Designed between 1926 and 1931 as the summer estate of the Martin family (for whom Wright also designed a city residence, in Buffalo, NY) Graycliff is an easy drive from the western part of Route I-86, in Derby, NY.� Although reservations are required, there are several tours daily during the summer and autumn, and several different types of tours as well.�For those familiar with Wright’s other designs of this period (notably Fallingwater, in Pennsylvania)� many of Wright’s design innovations are first seen at Graycliff---water features, including a fountain and pond; graceful terraces and cantilevered balconies, ribbons of windows that allow views of both lake and landscape; and perhaps most significant (and revolutionary for its time), a house that is actually transparent, allowing views through a building to Lake Erie beyond.Wright designed Graycliff for Isabelle R. Martin and her husband Darwin, intending to provide a spirit of “repose.”� In this, he succeeded, for the tranquility of the setting, coupled with the breathtaking architecture create a sense of utter relaxationEnjoy great architecture amidst the beauty of nature at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff.� With ample free parking and a lovely gift shop, Graycliff is a must-see for those traveling to or through the area.� For more information or reservations, see graycliffestate.org/index.cfm, call 716-947-9217 or email [email protected]


JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK • EXIT 12Lodging • Museums • Nature • Dining • Shopping • Recreation

$75

Valid 9/4/12 - 4/30/13

Exit 12

Tour an 1858 Mansion and learn the about life and times of Robert H. Jackson. From country lawyer to Supreme Court Justice and Chief U.S. Prosecutor for the Nuremburg Trials after WWII, Jackson’s legacy as a true champion for human rights is preserved for future generations

through programs and exhibits at the center.

305 E. Fourth St.Jamestown, NY 14702

(716) 483-6646www.roberthjackson.org

I-86 Exit 12. Go south on Rt 60 into Jamestown. Left on 5th St. Right on Prendergast Ave. Center on immediate left.

JACKSONC E N T E R

ROBERT H.

Open Mon-Fri. 10-4 & Sat. 10-2 for tours or By Appointment $4.00 Adults • Free under age 16

Exit 12

800.737.1180

Exit 12 The Jamestown Street Railway Co.

The lack of a solid road-surfacing material left thebyways of town and country muddy and slippery, andconsequently, dangerous to pedestrians. The City ofJamestown partially rectified the problem by incorporatingthe Jamestown Street Railway Co. in 1884. The railwaycompany used horse-drawn trolleys to carry its customersaround the city, which served to keep the feet of citizenrydry at least until they arrived at the trolley stop.The horse-drawn trolleys were in service until 1891,

when the City put in electric trolley lines. Horse powergradually gave way as electrically driven cars gained pop-ularity.Better roads for automobiles and the arrival of a new-

comer on the transportation scene called the bus forcedthe end of the Jamestown Street Railway Co. in 1938.Local historians are leading efforts to restore one of the

old trolley cars, recently discovered in the woods nearJamestown in service as a storage shed.

Reference: jamestowntrolley.org


JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK • EXIT 12Lodging • Museums • Nature • Dining • Shopping • Recreation

Jamestown, NY • Exit 12Amenities:• On the House™ Hot Breakfast • Suite Shop• Business Center in Lobby • In-Room High Speed Internet Access• Indoor Heated Pool/Fitness Room• Cable TV with HBO Movie channels and PPV Movies.• Jacuzzi and King Suites• Meeting Room (accommodates up to 80 guests.)

For Reservations Call1-800-HAMPTON (426-7866)

716-484-STAY

Exit 12

One of the original closed horse cars used by theJamestown Street Railway Co. in 1884.Source: jamestowntrolley.org.

Jamestown Westfield & Northwestern Freight Motor #700


Exit 14 or 16

VALLEY VIEWCHEESE CO., INC.

Over 40 Varieties of Cheese, Homemade Amish Jellies, Candies & Goat Milk Fudge

Extensive Collection of Amish Crafts. Free Maps to Amish Shops.

Hours: Mon. - Sat. 8:30-5:00We honor all major Credit Cards

6028 Rt. 62, Conewango Valley •�(716) 296-5821

Exit 30

Exit 16

Open Thursday - Sunday 10:30 - 4:30; Closed Monday - Wednesday; Open by Special Appt.

Fiery Gifts& T-Shirts

Too!From.. “Oh, that!s mild” to...“I hink my hongue his hon hire.”

44 Weeden RdRandolphExit 16 off I-861st right past Chevy Dealership(716) 358-4688

Over 1,000 Hot Sauces, Spices,

Condiments,Salsas and Barbecues

Keep on top of your car's fuel level. Play it safe when gassing up the car. On rural roads or

stretches of country with which you are unfamiliar, you never know how far away filling stations

might be from one another. That means you should take the opportunity to top off the gas tank

whenever you get the chance. This way you always will be confident you have enough gas to get to the

next station. Don't risk coasting into your destination on fumes, unless you want to arrive at

your destination hitched to a tow truck.

TRAVEL TIPS



Exit 20

779 Broad Street Salamanca, NY 14779Phone: (716) 945-7600 • Fax: (716) [email protected] • www.hiexpress.com

• Deluxe Continental Breakfastfeaturing our “delicious cinnamon rolls”

• Indoor Pool and Whirlpool• Fitness Center• Free Internet• Pet Friendly• 1/4 Mile from NEW Seneca Allegany Casino

with Shuttle Service 24/7

TAX EXEMPT

Come to see our NEW LOOK in LATE FALL 2012 as you travel the wonders of the changing leaves.

Exit 20 & 21

Exit 20 & 21


SALAMANCA RAILMUSEUM

• Fully restored 1912 Buffalo, Rochester &Pittsburgh Depot.

• Through artifacts, photographs & videopresentations, relive the days whenSalamanca was an important railroad center.

• Museum railroad pins, stickers and patches.• Four rail cars to explore.

HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sun. Noon - 5:00 pmClosed during the months of Jan.-Feb.-March

170 Main St., Salamanca NY 14779 • (716) 945-3133

Exit 20

Exit 20 Exit 20

Take a side trip from Interstate 86 and enjoy a “Dine & Drive Fall Tour” through the Allegheny National Forest Region. The Allegheny National Forest is the only national forest in Pennsylvania.Exit 23 from I -86 is actually a gateway to beautiful views, meandering drives andgreat food. From this exit follow Route 219 south into Bradford. A blanket of color including yellow, crimson and orange dot the magnificent hills of Pennsylvania. Prime “leaf peeping” in this part of the country is the last two weeks of September and the first two weeks of October.Stop by Burgers & BBQ at 1020 East Main St. for a fabulous American burger and homemade potato chips. After filling your stomach with goodies, walk a bit on the Crook Farm trail which takes you to the 1800s Crook Farm Homestead, which includes a schoolhouse, bank building, carpenter shop and farm. Call theBradford Landmark Society at 814-362-3906 for a tour.Plan your visit on Aug. 27 and 28 when the Crook Farm Country Fair takes place with food and craft vendors on site along with a music festival which lasts the entire weekend.After visiting Crook Farm, travel Route 219 to the Zippo/Case Museum, which islocated at 1932 Zippo Drive. The museum marries two American icons – the Zippo lighter and the Case knife. After seeing the displays, including an Americanflag made of Zippo lighters, stop by the store – the only place to find some trulyunique items. Admission is free.Take a moment for a snack at the John Williams European Pastry Shop on 20 Mechanic Street. Enjoy the tastes of a European pastry shop while not leaving the states. Homemade breads, pastries, fudge and cookies are delight for anyone with a sweet tooth. Other places to dine in Bradford are Beefeaters, 27 CongressStreet in Bradford, where the beef is sliced before your eyes, or the Corner Bar &Restaurant, 40-42 Mechanic Street, which has unbeatable wings

Now, you are ready for the long haul. Take Route 219 south until you reach Route 59 and travel towards the Allegheny Reservoir. Want to take a hike? The North Country National Scenic Trail is the longest trail in the Allegheny National Forest and is one of three National Scenic Trails in Pennsylvania. In this area, you can walk the Morrison Trail, which is a 5.3-mile loop that passes boulder fields and forgotten homesteads. The Rimrock Trail Loop is 8.3 miles that includes a fantastic overlook of the reservoir. Located nearby along Route 59, is Harrison’s Fire Grille, a great place to stop for a fish fry and a drink.At this point, you can also take a drive down the Longhouse Scenic Drive, which was named in USA Today as one of the 51 most scenic drives in the United States. The byway, which circles the Kinzua Creek arm of the Allegheny Reservoir, is a 27-mile loop. The Red Bridge Campground is on this byway along with great fishing opportunities.Part of the Longhouse Scenic Drive is Route 321 which follows the reservoir for a short distance and then begins to rise into the highlands through a beautiful forest of hardwoods and hemlock. The hillsides will look like a patchwork quilt of fall color.If you want to dine or sample some local wines exit the Longhouse Scenic Drive along the southern edge of the drive via Route 321 and visit Kane. Flickerwood Wine Cellars, 309 Flickerwood Road, invites you to stop, shop, taste and tour. Texas Hot Lunch features delicious souvlaki dinners and their famous “Texas Hot”. Using a recipe that dates back to 1914, this Texas Hot is a plump, juicy hot dog with a squirt of mustard, sprinkled with onions and smothered with their famous sauce.�To find out more information on dining and driving in the Allegheny National Forest Region, call 800-473-9370 for a free scenic driving brochure and travel guide. Free downloadable maps are available at www.visitANF.com/ .

Take time to Dine & Drive in the Allegheny National Forest Region


Exit 23Exit 23

(800)344-4656100 Davis Street South

Bradford, PA 16701www.bwbradford.com

• FREE Hot Continental Breakfast• FREE High�Speed�Internet�Access

• Heated�Outdoor�Swimming�Pool• Restaurant/Lounge

• In-Room�Coffee�Makers,�Irons,�Ironing�Boards�&�Hairdryers

Bradford Inn PLUS

Exit 23

Plan who will drive when. A long road trip -- one that will be done primarily in one day -- could necessitate splitting up the trip between two or

more drivers. Not only does this banish boredom, it also reduces the risk of driver fatigue. NHTSA

estimates that approximately 100,000 police-reported crashes in the United States each year

involve drowsiness and/or fatigue.

TRAVEL TIPS

2012 SFall/Winter I-86 Travel Guide Edition • Page 11

Exit 24

POOR COW LEATHEROFF RTE 86, EXIT 24 • RTE 417 EAST

ABOUT 3 MILESWAL-MART PLAZA, ALLEGANY

800-658-5510

AREA’S LARGESTSELECTION OF

MOTORCYCLEAPPAREL

AT PRICES YOU CAN AFFORD.

Exit 24South off exit 24, left at T, Right at 1st light, over the tracks, over the river, hard right....

To Randy’s You Go!

Don’t Miss the

Game!!!

Randy’s has 6

t.v.’s.

We’ll find your

team!!!

South 9 Mile Road, Allegany, NYHYSTERICAL Dining in A HYSTORICAL setting.

Built in 1860 as a stage coach stop/hotel turned speakeasy, bar and restaurant.

Kitchen open 7 days a week till midnightFamous for our steak dinners, jumbo wings, half pound burgers, real steak hoagies and Randy!s Mom!s secret beer battered fish fry (Friday only)

Randy says “Fast food isn’t good and good food isn’t fast!”Phone (716) 372-9606

VotedBestWings inthe TwinTiers

Exit 24

3234 NYS Rte 417, Olean716-373-5333

www.microtelinn.com

RECEIVE 15% OFF ROOM WITH THIS AD• FREE LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE CALLS IN U.S.

• COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST • GUEST LAUNDRY• FREE HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET

• PET FRIENDLY • FITNESS ROOM• BUSINESS CENTER WITH COMPUTER ACCESS

• BRAND NEW DREAMWELL BEDDING• EXPANDED CABLE WITH HBO • JACUZZI SUITES AVAILABLE

Not valid on demand dates or with any other discounts.

Exit 26

TRAVEL TIPSRoll your clothes when packing, it saves space

and prevents wrinkles!

TRAVEL TIPSPack cleaning wipes, they will come in handy!

Black Cyan Magenta Yellow

To better understand the I-86 Coalition and the Western New York highway project go to ny-i86.netA major portion of the Southern Tier Expressway in New York, from Lake Eair on the west to State Route 352 in Elmira, has been

designated Interstate 86. Another section from Elmira to Route 220 (Exit 60 Waverly/Sayre) will be designated in early 2012, leaving 168 miles to Route 17 to be upgraded to interstate standards.

A statewide I-86 Coalition is staffed and supported by Southern Tier West/Central/East Regional Planning and Development Boards as well as the Hudson Valley Regional Council. For more information and to find out how you can

support the timely completion of Interstate 86 go to ny-i86.net.

• For County information got to ny-i86.net• I-86 Construction Projects go to ny-i86.net


8th Annual Cuba Garlic FestivalSat. Sept. 15 (10am-6pm) - Sun. Sept. 16 (10am-5pmAt Empire City Farms (Cuba Block Farm)Barn Tours - Garlic Growers - Garlic FoodsCrafts - Live Music & Entertainment - Food DemosPetting Zoo - Kid’s Activities and MORE!

FREE PARKING! No Pets Please!Adults: $5 - Children 8 & Under FREE

www.cubanewyork.us

For information call:!585-968-5654 or visit www.cubanewyork.us

CUBA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEWelcomes you to the Greater Cuba Area!

Exit 28

Exit 28 • Route 305 North

Full Service Lunch & Dinner Menus

Rt. 305 N. • Cuba, NYCall for further details.

585-968-1232

moonwinks.comOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK,

YEAR-ROUND!

TUES - BEER & PIZZA NITE

WED - SOUTHWEST

WEDNESDAYS WITH $3MARGARITAS & CORONAS

PLUS CHEF’S SPECIAL RECIPES

Exit 28

The Famous

More than 325 varieties of domestic, imported and local cheeses in stock! ** AGED NY STATE

CHEDDAR ** GOURMET FOODS ** CHEESE CURD **MUCH, MUCH MORE• Gift Packages can be mailed anywhere in the Continental U.S. Call for a free

mail order catalog and for info. on our fund raising program.

www.cubacheese.comToll Free: 800-543-4938 Open 7 Days a Week!

53 Genesee StreetCuba, NY 14727

(585) 968-1523

Exit 28

3008 ST. RTE 244, BELMONT, N.Y. 14813

CountryView Crafts585-268-7232

CALL FOR UPDATED HOURS

“AMISH MADE ITEMS AT GREAT PRICES”

• LAWN FURNITURE • MINI-BARNS & GAZEBOS• FINE OAK FURNITURE • RHYTHM CLOCKS• PRIMITIVE ACCENTS

10% OFF In-StockLAWN FURNITURE

Exit 30

EXIT 30 TO RT. 19 SOUTH, TO RT. 244. APPROX. 7 MILES ON RT. 244

Bring along refreshments. Frequent stops for bathroom breaks and simply to stretch your legs are advisable, but limit rest-stop fare whenever possible. Not only do these

foods tend to be unhealthy, they are often expensive. Keep your road trip budget down by packing healthy

food and drinks that you can enjoy on the go.

TRAVEL TIPS



Exit 30

Exit 30

ACE’sF A M I L Y R E S T A U R A N T

40 Main St., Belfast, NY 14711 — (585) 365-2692• Daily Specials• Soup & Specialty Sandwiches• Homemade Pies & Desserts• Choose Seafood, Prime rib and Steaks from our full menu!

Breakfast served all day long.Dine in or take out.Catering available.

Established in 1977

Exit 30

30 West Dyke St., Wellsville

585-593-3449www.microtelinn.com


• COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST• FREE HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET

• BUSINESS CENTER WITH COMPUTER ACCESS• BRAND NEW DREAMWELL BEDDING

• EXPANDED CABLE WITH HBO • MEETING ROOM & JACUZZI SUITES

• PET FRIENDLY


Pre-pack lunches and snacks. Instead of stopping along the way for lunch, pre-pack lunches. This can

help save money and also allows parents to plan healthier meals, as many roadside restaurants are fast food joints that kids might love but parents

certainly don't. When packing lunches, let the kids pack a few items for themselves. This will make them enjoy the meals more and help them forget

about the meals they're not getting from their favorite fast food restaurants.

TRAVEL TIPS


Exit 30 or 31

Off Season & Seasonal Specials!Special features: fishing ponds, hiking trails,playground, volleyball, hayrides, pond swimming

. As Rustic log cabins . RV and tent sites. Spacious seasonal sites

County Rd. 15 . Angelica, NY 14709www. evergreentrails. com . 585-466-7993

Close at end of October. Hunters welcome in November!

Exit 30 Exit 30

&NICHOLSON PHARMACYGIFT SHOP

Russ Berrieteddie bears and plush animals

Free bloodpressure

check

LEADERDRUG STORES

Willow Tree Angels

Paramount CARDS AND WRAPPING PAPER

YANKEE CANDLESBurt’s Bees Personal Care Products

Most prescription plans accepted

~~~~~Fast, Friendly

~~~~~Home health care

supplies

Nature Bounty vitamins & herbs

~~~~~Delivery Available

36 Schuyler Street, Belmont, NY 14813585-268-7287

Protect your eyes. The weather and the position of the sun could change depending on where you are driving. If

you wear glasses or contacts for driving, be sure you have them with you. Keep a few pairs of sunglasses in your car to shield your eyes from sun glare. If the sun

proves problematic, pull over for a little while or try an alternate route that prevents oncoming sun on the

windshield. While you are packing sunglasses, also be sure to bring along -- and wear -- sunscreen, as the sun's

rays can be magnified through the window glass.

TRAVEL TIPS


Exit 38

370 W. Morris St., Bath607-776-5333

www.microtelinn.com


• COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST • GUEST LAUNDRY• FREE HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET

• PET FRIENDLY • FITNESS ROOM• BUSINESS CENTER WITH COMPUTER ACCESS

• BRAND NEW DREAMWELL BEDDING• EXPANDED CABLE WITH HBO • JACUZZI SUITES AVAILABLE


BUDGET INNEXIT 38 RT. I-86

332 W. Morris Street • Bath, NYTel. 607-776-7536

Group, Commercial & Weekly Rates AvailableAARP/AAA Discounts

10% discount with coupon

Truck ParkingRestaurants

& Shopping Nearby

Exit 38

APPROVED

Beaver’s Pharmacy• Prescriptions-Medicaid Accepted• Senior Citizens Discount on Prescriptions• From Two-cent candy to Russell Stover boxed candy• Canisteo Collectibles• Wildlife Figurines• Willow Tree

7 Main Street, Canisteo | Hours: M-F 9-8; Sat. 9-4; Closed Sun.(607) 698-4641 • (800) 794-4753

www.beaverspharmacy.com

Exit 34A

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Exit 34AROOMS, EFFICIENCY SUITES, TOWNHOUSESFREE• Hot Deluxe

Breakfast• Wireless High

Speed Internet• HBO• Fitness Room• Meeting Room

I-86, Exit 34S7462 Seneca Road NorthHornell, NY 14843

(607) 324-0800Fax: (607) 324-0905

• USA TODAYNewspaper

• Local Calls• Buses & Trucks

Welcome• Pets Welcome• Group Rates• Wedding Rates

Near Alfred Colleges& Swain Resort

Exit 34A

Sunshine MotelClean, Cozy Rooms in a Nice Country Atmosphere

• All Major Credit Cards • Direct Dial Phones •• Free High Speed Internet •

Area’s Lowest Rates(607) 324-4565

Exit 34A, left at 1st light,right at stop sign, 1⁄2 mile

on right side.

7433 Seneca Rd. NorthHornell, NY 14843

ny-i86.net


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15% OFFrack rate with

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Exit 44B

Exit 38

www.parkinnhotel.biz

GAS • FOOD • SNACKSConveniently located near I-86 and Route 17

Exit 44, 46, 56, 59, 59A, 60, 61, 62

Exit 60 Rte 220926 N. Elmira St.Sayre, PA

Exit 62 814 W. River RdNichols, NYTruck Stop

Exit 46 179 State Rte 414Beaver Dams, NY

Route 15 312 N. Williamson Rd.Blossburg, PA

6702 County Rd. 32Canandaigua, NY

Exit 44 304 S. Hamilton StPainted Post, NY

• DELI • DIESEL • KEROSENE

Exit 56 908 Church StElmira, NY

• GAS • PIZZA HUT • DIESEL • SUBWAY

Exit 61 Sayre, PA Locations244 Spring Street802 N. Lehigh Ave

• DIESEL • DELI • PIZZA HUT • EXPRESS

Exit 59 ChemungExit 59A Willawana

SubwayTruckstop

• DIESEL • DELI • GAS

• Indoor Heated Pool• Free Complimentary Breakfast

• Highspeed Wireless Internet & HBO• 2 Blocks from historic Market Street

and the Corning Museum of Glass

Expires October 31, 2012

10%Off

For Reservations Call 607-936-937023 Riverside Drive, Corning, NY 14830Must present coupon at check-in. AAA and senior discounts.

Coupon not valid with any other discounts or on special events.

Exit 46

CorningExit 46

Exit 45


Exit 47 or 48

• Beautiful 37 guest rooms• All rooms on first floor• Non smoking rooms available• Kids stay FREE• Cable TV with ESPN,CNN• FREE deluxe continental breakfast

• FREE local telephones • FREE parking• Guest laundry• Efficiency rooms with

microwave and refrigerator available• Crib, ironing board, hair dryer available upon request

Amenities:

Located close to several attractions including theCorning Museum of Glass, National Warplane

Museum, Corning Gaffer District!

e-mail: [email protected]: (607) 937-5686webaddress: www.budgetinncorning.comaddress: 11385 LPGA Drive, Corning, NY

10% discountwith this ad!

Not valid with otherdiscounts, holidays or

special events. Present atcheckin. Based on

availability. Expires 12/31/10.

Exit 49

Located 5 minutes East of Corning, NY at Exit 49 off I-86Open year-round Tuesday – Saturday 10 – 5 & Sunday 12 –4

Phone: 800-780-7330Wholesale to the trade.

We offer the largest selection of Antiques & Decorative Arts in New York in over 10,000 square feet of Signature room settings.

Exit 52A

NEARElmira CollegeWatkins Glen Int’l RacewayCorning Glass CenterArnot MallElmira/Corning Regional AirportArea WineriesCornell University

2707 Westinghouse RoadHorseheads, NY 14845EXIT 52A OFF RT 17 ! RT 14(607) [email protected]

INTERNET ACCESS, CABLE TV WITH HBO & ESPN

58$Starting at

.95

Exit 46

PATTERSON INN MUSEUMI-86 EXIT 4659 W. PULTENEY ST.CORNING, NY 14830607-937-5281www.pattersoninnmuseum.orgOpen M-F, 10am-4pmGuided Tours

Exit 46

TRAVEL TIPSPlan for sightseeing. Part of the enjoyment of a road trip is to actually take the scenic route and enjoy roads which you may have never traveled before. This is not a race and no awards will be

given out at the end for making good time. Therefore, slow down and enjoy the scenery. Isn't

that why you're driving, after all?

northeasttravelguides.com


Exit 56

Complete Kitchens

AAA Rates

Each Unit a Suite

Major Credit Cards Accepted

908 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY 14904

Exit 56 off of I-86;to Rt. 14 S, follow signsLodge (607) 733-5526

Fax (607) 733-0961

Exit 56

Exit 54

Exit 56EXIT 52-B

TRAVEL TIPSMix highways with local roads. What's the fun of taking a road trip if all that's seen is a sea of cars going 65 mph?


Exit 67 (from East) or 69 (from West)

• Wireless Internet• Free Local Calls• Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast• Fridge, Microwave, AC & Heat • Expanded Cable TV• Group Rates Available• All Major Credit Cards Accepted• Rooms with king & double beds

available• Senior, corporate, government

discounts• Bus stop nearby

[email protected]

2603 East Main Street, Endicott, NY 13760Reservations, Call

(800) 531-4667(607) 754-8020

Directions: I-86 (Rt. 17W) Exit 69 Endwell, 2 miles on rightI-86 (Rt. 17E), Exit 67N, follow signs to Endwell, 1 1/4 miles on left

With coupon at check-in. Based on availability. Not valid with other discounts, holidays or busy weekends. Expires 5/30/12.

Flat Rate $51Nice Quiet Rooms (tax included)

Exit 66 & 67N

Phone: (607) 754-1533Fax: (607) 754-1534Toll Free: 1-800-845-3224

www.BookRoomsNow.com

• Attractive & Clean Rooms• Jacuzzi Suite, Wireless Internet,

Cable TV, Free HBO• Free Continental Breakfast

749 West Main StreetEndicott, NY 13760

Across from the PGA Golf Course (Dick’s Open)I-86 Exit 66 4 right turns, 4 miles east on 17C. (Or Main St.)

Exit 67N 2 miles west on 17C (Or Main St.)

10% OFFRoom Rate w/ Coupon

Exit 64-65

SunriseMOTEL

(607) 687-5667(800) 806-9074

www.owegosunrisemotel.com

Only 6 milesfrom newCasino!

Rest assured at the area’s most affordable andImmaculate AAA motel!

• Free continental breakfast• Free local phone calls• At-door parking• Upscale furnishings• Fax service• Individual heating and air conditioning• Non-smoking & smoking rooms available• Numerous Finger Lakes Activities

Follow signs from Exit 64 to motel at3778 Waverly Rd. (17-C) in Owego

TRAVEL TIPSBe sure to bring along a first aid kit filled

with all the essentials.


An Old Fashioned Country TourIf you like to ride on a twisty, curvy road or if you’re the sort who gets to the top of a hill and drinks in the gorgeous view, Allegany County is for you. The Allegany County Office of Tourism worked with motorists who trundled on back roads just for fun, bicyclists with strong thighs and lots of gears and leather-clad motorcyclist who enjoyed leaning into a curve then put together maps of 6 suggested tours.Enter any tour from any point or direction though the brochure gives written directions for the favored route. While you can jump on anywhere or turn 2 loops into a custom drive, my husband and I set out on “Oil County” intending to stay close to the trail with the occasional detour.We drove through Friendship to start South on Route 34. Before we got to cruising speed, we stopped at an old cemetery. We didn’t see a sign for the cemetery but found it tidy, clad with a flag surrounded by flowers. We searched out Babcocks, Coons, Wrights and Steenrods buried as long ago as 1822.We tried to read through the faded letters on stories for Anne and Tolcut. Anne’s stone read, “In Memory of Anne, consort of Tolcut Gold who departed this life February 15, 1827 aged 63 years four months.”It was the word “consort” that attracted attention. Was Anne his wife or his companion? Did the word favor one meaning over another in 1827? Anne didn’t have a last name on the stone.Then there was Tolcut Gold’s stone. Tolcut died in September 1836 but his stone also gives details. “Tolcot lived 77 years. He served his country during the revolution. He was a good citizen and an honest man and departed this life…” The rest of it was buried in dirt and lichen.Continuing south on Route 34 through Wirt, we passed a stone railroad support, fields, houses, cabins, fences, wildflowers, sheds, barns, an old wooden cistern, logging roads and then a pond. I asked Rick to go back to the pond so he stopped and turned around and parked about 2 feet from a very surprised blue heron.The bird accepted the car, the engine noise and our faces but when the camera came up for a shot that was over the line. The heron took a leap forward and pushed hard with impressive wings.We also detoured onto Route 5B to the Hilltop Lodge. In the early 1800s William A. Dusenbury built Hilltop as his private retreat using part of the fortune he accrued by establishing the First National Bank of Olean and by investing, like many others in the area, in lumber and oil.Hilltop Lodge now offers glamping – glamorous camping. The owner/chef is Richard Fontana who retired from law enforcement in Erie County and bought the Hilltop Lodge in the 1980s. Driving the long, narrow private road into the area prepares glampers for the wooded quiet of the cabins and lodge.Glampers can find all meals at the Lodge but the restaurant is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday nights with private parties any time. Richard calls the menu "upscale with my home cooked Italian meals." Leaving Hilltop Lodge we turned right and passed variety - elegant houses and rudimentary cabins, polished and proud homes and abandoned dwellings, boats and trucks, small bridges and miles of open fields alternating with extensive mowed lawns.Main Street in Bolivar hosts the Pioneer Oil Museum, closed when we passed. We found a variety of cemeteries and several million dollar views. The overlook at the top of the hill on Route 5 between Little Genesee and Obi had a chain across the path so we respected that.Sloppy Joe’s Deli in West Clarksville caught our eye. Well, more honestly the barn sale next to Sloppy Joe’s caught my eye but since we were in the parking lot, we went into Sloppy Joe’s. It’s a take-off-your-coat-and-put-on-your-slippers sort of place. The sign inside invites people to “Sit Long, Talk Much, Laugh Often.Joree Tavano, who runs Sloppy Joe’s with her husband Joe, said that their lives changed the day they hung that sign. The café is comfy with plastic tablecloths and filled chairs. That’s where we learned that the overlook on Route 5 is on private property mostly open by chance but always open on Easter Sunday for prayer services around the cross on the hill.Sloppy Joe’s (open from 7 am till 8 pm) serves pizza, subs, wings and friendship. Fridays are for fish fries but Tuesdays are reserved for spaghetti, wings and - for the last 14 years - an open mic so head over with your guitar.It’s such a special place that after one of the regulars, Jim Holcomb, died his wife Debbie brought his farm boots in and put them among the collectables on display.Ray Baker studied his coffee mug and said he’d been in the place so many times he couldn’t count that high. He said they all missed Jim and then said, “I buried my wife yesterday but I’m right back here again. It’s a big family here, you know. You get attached. You feel camaraderie and solace.”That makes Sloppy Joe’s an Allegany County gem.By this time, Rick and I were near the end of Oil Country but we detoured again when we saw some odd signs labeled Mt. Irenaeus. Following the arrows up some dirt "roads" we discovered a retreat and home to Franciscan Monks, loosely tied to St. Bonaventure. Mt. Irenaeus occasionally welcomes guests for Sunday Eucharist (followed by a dish to pass meal). The area is not handicapped accessible and it’s best to call 716-375-2096 before venturing up the mountain. With all of our side trips and the occasional wrong turn the round trip from our Wellsville home through Oil Country covered 73 laid-back miles.

Elaine Hardman is a member of the Allegany County Office of Tourism Advisory Board, the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Group and an officer of the Allegany Artisans.

The website for local tourism is www.DiscoverAlleganyCounty.com. Call 1-800-836-1869 or 585-268-5500 to request brochures or look for them in Allegany County Libraries and banks. This driving tour is listed in Scenic Drives but there are also brochures for:

Spring Summer Fall, Artisans & Galleries, Historic Trails, Hunting & Fishing, Fall Winter Spring and Festivals & Events.

Documents

2012 Fall/Winter Interstate 86 Travel Guide