Horseheads: Small Town, Big Adventures
Belonging to Chemung County, New York, United States, the town of Horseheads, NY is said to have over 20,000 residents. Its unusual name was taken from the remains and sun-bleached skulls of the American Military Pack horses of the armies of Major-General John Sullivan. Estimated to be the relics of over a thousand horses, these artifacts were discovered on September 24, 1779. Today, it is the only town exclusively named in honor of the American Military Horse. Today, visitors who flock the town for its historical significance and small-town charm find its downtown peppered with quaint shops, cozy inns, and welcoming restaurants.
Best Time to Visit
Summers in Horseheads, New York are temperate and winters icy cold. Tourism in Horseheads, NY peaks in July. Hotel prices and airfares are reported to be the most expensive during this month. Those who are looking to avoid high foot traffic are discouraged to travel to Horseheads, NY during this season. Instead, consider a trip between late May and late September when the weather is cooler but accommodations are 25% less compared to room rates in July. Temperatures hover in the mid-50s, a bit cooler than the low 70s during the high season.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Whether in town for business or leisure, visitors will certainly be enamored by Horseheads' small-town charm. Its diminutive size, however, does not mean a lack of things to do as. Travelers can learn more about the town's history by visiting the Benjamin Patterson Inn Museum, Chemung Valley History Museum, or the Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum. Art and literature aficionados will also enjoy a visit to the Rockwell Museum of Western Art and the Corning Museum of Glass, and the Mark Twain Study. To make the most out of a trip to Horseheads, guests may check in at Courtyard by Marriott Elmira Horseheads or at the Hampton Inn Elmira/Elmira, NY.