Experience the thrill of racing at Watkins Glen International, the premier road racing facility in New York.See more
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Aug 24, 2024
Loved the Inn. Watkins Glen was so much fun. My husband & I were truly impressed with the entire experience. The State Park - Magnificent. Lots of fun restaurants. Full review by Rozann S
Dec 14, 2023
I don't live in the area (I live in NJ-about 3.5 hrs away), and I wanted to plan a guy trip to Watkins Glen so we could drive around the track. They say to check their schedule to find an open day fo… Full review by Sal E
Oct 5, 2023
In my many years of travel I've sought out the more exotic locations to get my full of nature from .... Patagonia, Bora Bora, Huangshan Mtns, Chamonix..... little did I know that such a spectacular s… Full review by SwissPinkPanther
Do you have to reserve a time, or just show up? Thanks
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We just showed up! I did not find anything on the website about making reservations. It did suggest showing up at 11:30 for the noon laps and 4:30 for the 5:00 laps. The website also …
We just showed up! I did not find anything on the website about making reservations. It did suggest showing up at 11:30 for the noon laps and 4:30 for the 5:00 laps. The website also gives the dates when "Drive the Glen" is not available.
Is it recommended to buy tickets in advance? A long line if you buy them same day?
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No. Check the website because they're not open every day. I asked the guy how many are typical and he said from 5 to 20, but they've run with only a couple and up to 30. Sounded …
No. Check the website because they're not open every day. I asked the guy how many are typical and he said from 5 to 20, but they've run with only a couple and up to 30. Sounded like they don't have problems with too many people showing up.
I’ve been there several times and haven’t seen camping areas for spectators , however, I’ve seen some drivers and crews camp in the paddock area at special events.