Elmira, New York, is a city located in the Southern Tier region of the state, serving as the county seat of Chemung County. The Chemung River runs through the city, providing opportunities for outdoor activities like kayaking and fishing. The population was 26,523 at the 2020 census, down from 29,200 at the 2010 census.
National Soaring Museum features the history of soaring where soaring in America began, with one of the largest collections of historical and vintage gliders and sailplanes in the world.