Ending our journey with high spirits | Empire State Tour: Day 4

Photograph by David S. Wallens.

Thursday may be the last day of our Classic Motorsports Empire State Tour, September 6-11, but we’re not ready to wrap things up yet.

Instead, we started the day with a long, meandering drive down into Pennsylvania, then back up into Italy Valley in Naples, New York, home to Hollerhorn Distilling.

Compared to many other distillers of spirits, Hollerhorn is unique in that it produces "Tree Spirits" made from maple syrup, in addition to gin, vodka, whiskey and brandy.

Photograph by Nicole Suddard.

Tour-goers enjoyed a tour of the facilities, a tasting of its famed spirits and lunch on site before heading to our next stop of the day, the iconic Corning Museum of Glass.

This fan-favorite destination houses more than 50,000 glass objects from over 3500 years of human history in its 10-acre museum complex.

Photograph by Nicole Suddard.

As part of our visit, participants also had the chance to see live glassmaking demonstrations in the museum’s amphitheater hot shop.

Following our Corning Museum of Glass visit, it was time to make our way back to our host hotel, the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, one last time.

Once back at the hotel, we gathered once more for a farewell dinner, where we had a few final surprises in store for our guests.

Don’t miss out on future tours, as space is filling up already for 2027.

2027 Classic Motorsports Road Tours Schedule
Feb. 14-19: Orange Blossom Tour - Howey-In-The-Hills, Fla.
June 6-11: Shenandoah Valley Tour - Roanoke, Va.
October 10-15: Bluegrass Tour, Lexington, Ky.

Living the racing history of Watkins Glen | Empire State Tour: Day 3

Photograph by David S. Wallens.

It’s not every day you get the chance to drive your favorite car on one of the country’s most historically significant race tracks–and that’s precisely why we gave our Classic Motorsports Empire State Tour participants the chance to drive on track at Watkins Glen International.

On the third day of our driving tour of New York’s famed Finger Lakes region, taking place September 6-11, our guests started their day with a trip to view the stunning, 215-foot-tall Taughannock Falls, one of the highest falls east of the Rocky Mountains.

Photograph by Nicole Suddard.

Then, it was time for the headliner: driving on track at Watkins Glen International, former home of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix.

Photograph by Nicole Suddard.

After that, we led our tour-goers through downtown Watkins Glen for lunch at Seneca Harbor Station before making our way to a site bursting at the seams with racing history (and not even just the racing history that was made in Watkins Glen), the International Motor Racing Research Center.

Housing decades upon decades of motorsport history, the International Motor Racing Research Center exists to catalog and preserve the history of racing for future generations.

We then capped off the day by driving the old Watkins Glen Road Course, followed by a trek back to our host hotel, the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, for a chance to freshen up before boarding a bus to dinner at the Veraisons Restaurant at the Glenora Wine Cellars.

Stay tuned for more updates from our Empire State Tour, both here on the Classic Motorsports website and on Classic Motorsports Road Tours Facebook and Instagram pages.

The Classic Motorsports Empire State Tour is presented by Classic Motorsports Road Tours in association with Chubb Insurance.

Vintage aircraft and a breathtaking gorge | Empire State Tour: Day 2

Photograph by David S. Wallens.

The life and works of aviation pioneer Glenn H. Curtiss, the breathtaking scenery of Letchworth State Park and a heaping portion of some of New York’s finest driving roads–just three of the many one-of-a-kind destinations and experiences our Classic Motorsports Empire State Tour participants are enjoying this week, September 6-11.

Today, the second day of driving, started out heading towards Letchworth State Park, also known as “the Grand Canyon of the East,” via some fantastic roads winding through vineyards, forests and farmlands.

Time permitting, tour-goers were encouraged to pull off at any overlook they passed for some truly stunning vistas before making their way to the day’s lunch stop, the Glen Iris Inn.

Photograph by Nicole Suddard.

Following lunch, we led our guests to the Glenn H. Curtiss Aviation Museum, a 60,000-square-foot facility that offers a look at how the Finger Lakes region nurtured early aviation, plus houses an incredible collection of vintage aircraft, engines, motorcycles, and automobiles–all of which focus on the life and works of Glenn H. Curtiss, a contemporary (and rival) of the Wright Brothers.

To wrap up the day, we then made our way back to our host hotel for the week, the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, to give our participants the chance to explore Watkins Glen on their own–or stay in and see what the hotel has to offer.

Stay tuned for more updates from our Empire State Tour, both here on the Classic Motorsports website and on Classic Motorsports Road Tours Facebook and Instagram pages.

The Classic Motorsports Empire State Tour is presented by Classic Motorsports Road Tours in association with Chubb Insurance.

Visiting the Northeast Classic Car Museum | Empire State Tour: Day 1

Photograph by David S. Wallens.

You, your car and some of New York State’s finest driving roads.

Such is the setting for our Classic Motorsports Empire State Tour, which takes place this week, September 6-11.

Today was the first day of driving after our tour-goers arrived yesterday and settled into our host hotel for the week, the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel.

Following breakfast at the hotel, we led our guests to the Northeast Classic Car Museum, home to a collection of more than 170 pre- and post-war cars, American muscle cars, cars produced in New York State, and more.

Photograph by Nicole Suddard.

Participants had the chance to explore the museum’s extensive collection before enjoying a catered lunch on site.

Photograph by Nicole Suddard.

Then, we headed back to the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel–not to turn in for the night, but for a chance to freshen up before heading out on a dinner cruise of Seneca Lake on the Seneca Legacy.

Photograph by David S. Wallens.

Stay tuned for more updates from our Empire State Tour, both here on the Classic Motorsports website and on Classic Motorsports Road Tours Facebook and Instagram pages.

The Classic Motorsports Empire State Tour is presented by Classic Motorsports Road Tours in association with Chubb Insurance.

Orange Blossom Tour: Explore Florida’s best-kept secrets

Photograph by Chris Tropea.

The ultimate Florida vacation? Skip the tourist traps and join our Classic Motorsports Road Tours Orange Blossom Tour for an exploration of the Florida you never knew existed–those hidden gems known only to longtime residents.

Exclusive access to private collections? Visits to breathtaking natural attractions? The chance to drive some of the Sunshine State's finest–and surprisingly twisty–driving roads?

You’ll get all that and more on our Orange Blossom Tour, February 14-19, including hand-selected dining experiences, turn-by-turn navigation through custom-programmed GPS units and a five-night stay at the luxurious, historic Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-In-The-Hills.

Spots fill up quickly, so sign up today to reserve your spot.

The Classic Motorsports Orange Blossom Tour is presented by Classic Motorsports Road Tours in association with Chubb Insurance.

Classic Motorsports Road Tours: extraordinary destinations for 2027

Photograph by Chris Tropea.

Too early to start planning next year’s vacations? Consider that 2027 is just four months away. And, for a one-of-a-kind getaway starring you and your favorite car, join us on one (or more) of our three Classic Motorsports Road Tours.

From iconic historic destinations to breathtaking natural sites, hand-selected dining experiences to exclusive automotive collections, you’ll get to experience it all while enjoying the thrill of driving some of the country’s finest–and most twisty–back roads.

Sign up for our Orange Blossom Tour, February 14-19, for a chance to see the Sunshine State’s hidden gems known only to longtime residents.

Join us on our Shenandoah Valley Tour, June 6-11, for an intimate exploration of the area’s verdant valleys, unique history and exceptional winding mountain roads.

Participate in our Bluegrass Tour, October 10-15, for an escape through Kentucky’s rolling hills and horse country–a land made famous for its bourbon, bluegrass and finger-licking-good fried chicken.

As our Classic Motorsports Road Tours fill up quickly, reserve your spot today so you don’t miss out.

All of our Classic Motorsports Road Tours are presented by Classic Motorsports Road Tours in association with Chubb Insurance.

Empire State Tour: Deadline to sign up is tonight

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The deadline to sign up for our exclusive vacation in New York’s Finger Lakes, our Classic Motorsports Road Tours Empire State Tour, is tonight, July 31, 11:59 Eastern.

Join us on our Empire State Tour, and you’ll enjoy unique destinations, including Letchworth State Park, Glenn H. Curtiss Aviation Museum, Watkins Glen International and the International Motor Racing Research Center.

We’ll also treat you to a five-night stay at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, turn-by-turn navigation through custom-programmed GPS units, various hand-selected dining experiences, plus the chance to drive your favorite car on some of the most enjoyable driving roads in the country.

If you can’t make our Empire State Tour, keep an eye out for future Classic Motorsports Road Tours.

The Classic Motorsports Empire State Tour is presented by Classic Motorsports Road Tours in association with Chubb Insurance.

Empire State Tour: Discover the works the Wright brothers’ rival

Photograph by Chris Tropea

Ralph Waldo Emerson may have stressed that the journey is more important than the destination, but, then again, he never joined us on our Classic Motorsports Road Tours Empire State Tour.

While you’ll certainly enjoy the journey of piloting your favorite car along some of the country’s finest driving roads, we’ll also treat you to one-of-a-kind destinations found only in New York’s picturesque Finger Lakes region–like the famed Glenn H. Curtiss Museum.

The 60,000 square foot facility celebrates the life and works of Glenn H. Curtiss, a contemporary (and sometimes-rival) of the Wright Brothers, and houses countless vintage automobiles, aircraft, engines and motorcycles.

Also included in our Empire State Tour? A five-night stay at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, turn-by-turn navigation through custom-programmed GPS units plus various hand-selected dining experiences.

Learn more about our Empire State Tour and keep an eye on the Classic Motorsports Road Tours website for future updates.

The Classic Motorsports Empire State Tour is presented by Classic Motorsports Road Tours in association with Chubb Insurance.