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Elmira Highlights

The perfect introduction to Elmira's historical sites!

We board your coach and let Mark Twain himself guide you through the streets of Elmira. Visit the sites where Samuel Clemens spent his most productive summers — the WORLD FAMOUS study where he wrote Tom Sawyer & the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and the historic Woodlawn Cemetery where he rests with his family today. Ideal for groups with limited time who want the essential Twain experience.

• FREE Stop-Mark Twain's Study on campus, including a visit to the ELMIRA COLLEGE nondenominational chapel inside the original college campus circa 1855 FREE STOP! Pull up bus parking! *
• FREE Stop-Drive by history- Elmira Civil War Prison Camp FREE/CHARGE *
• FREE STOP Woodlawn Cemetery — Twain family plot. Pull up graveside. FREE STOP *
• FREE Downtown Elmira landmarks and city history, including connections to Twain's life in our city where he spent twenty summers! FREE *

• Chemung County History Museum & our lore
• The John W. Jones Story — FREE at the cemetery

  John W. Jones was a runaway slave who settled in our community and became one of Elmira's most remarkable citizens. He lies at rest in the same cemetery as Mark Twain. Two movies have been made about his heartfelt story. Hear it FREE graveside — or add a paid stop at his museum!

Finger Lakes & Elmira Full Day

The complete Twain country experience — with lunch.

The ultimate step-on tour experience. Begin in Elmira with the full, fun, and interesting historical tour, then venture into the breathtaking Finger Lakes region. Your guide weaves together the natural beauty of the region with the rich human stories that make this corner of New York unforgettable. LISTED BELOW is a common day tour with us!

• Complete Elmira sites and history tour
• First stop of the day! Is our fantastic Chemung County History Museum. A wow stop. They tell our history from the beginning with a fantastic museum showcasing Mark Twain and his father-in-law! Rooms of artifacts and current changing exhibits. A true "Show Stopper." A nominal charge. Convenient FREE bus parking!
• Next is off to THE Park Church. This fee is paid by us! Mark Twain's family magnificent High Victorian Church! A fantastic visual presentation HERE!
• Group lunch: choose from- Barb's Soup's On Café, Centertown Social bar & restaurant, Hill Top Inn Bar & Restaurant (in season). All tour bus accommodating and experienced! In and out comfortable service for your group.
• AFTER LUNCH. YUM! We visit the world-famous Mark Twain Study and chapel on the grounds of Elmira College. Out front FREE bus parking!
• We then visit Mark Twain & family grave side
• After this another FREE stop we visit inside High Victorian Home(s). More show stoppers! Out front FREE bus parking. Depending . . . small amount of walking and Victirian history!
• Ending at the Cakery for a gourmet dessert. A true treat. FREE parking. Second place Winner of the CAKE OFF national competition. Delicious!
• AFTER TOURING WITH US! We do recommend, in season, a dinner cruise on "Captain Bill's Boat Cruise" on Seneca Lake. Comfortably accommodating large groups. Menu, Bar, and amenities. What a scenic dinner cruise on the lake.
• AFTER TOURING WITH US! Tour the world-famous Corning Museum of Glass. Day tripping with us and touring this fantastic world-famous museum would be an overnight stay unless you do short tours with us! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by Mark Tours! Twain Tours!
• Custom routing available