Explore Tioga County, where history meets hospitality and unique shopping awaits.
In Tioga County, you’ll find a range of convenient and affordable accommodation options, from historic inns to well-known chain hotels. Whether you’re strolling through charming small towns, trying your luck at Tioga Downs Casino Resort, or simply taking time for yourself and your family, you’ll make lasting memories while enjoying the simple pleasures this rural and historic county has to offer. Throughout the county, you’ll encounter independent shops, restaurants, farm stores, galleries, and scenic natural beauty, along with friendly faces wherever you go.
Shopping in Tioga County is not just about making purchases – it’s a delightful way to spend a day. Whether you are indulging in some retail therapy alone or enjoying quality time with friends and family, you can explore downtown shopping and dining districts or take a short drive through the countryside to visit local farm stores, outdoor stores, and antique shops. No matter where you end up, you’ll discover a variety of shops with unique offerings and friendly individuals ready to assist you.
Tioga
By The Numbers
1884
The year Belva Lockwood was the first woman to run for President of the United States
16
The number of antique shops and multi-vendor markets to explore
1980
The year of the first Strawberry Festival in downtown Owego
0
Number of chemicals used at Engelbert Farms, the first certified organic dairy farm in the United States
6
The number of u-pick blueberry farms in Tioga County
What & Who We're Known For:
- Flowing through Tioga County and flowing more than 440 miles, the Susquehanna River is the longest river on the American east coast.
- Tioga County is home to the Belva Lockwood Inn, which offers historic and charming stays in honor of Belva Lockwood, a pioneering suffragist and lawyer.
- Discover the Early Owego Antique Center, with over 90 vendors offering a treasure trove of unique finds in the heart of the walkable downtown.
- Located in Tioga County, the Tioga Downs Casino Resort offers a lively gaming floor, on-site entertainment, and dining options. Guests can relax in their rooms with scenic views of the surrounding countryside and mountains of New York.
- The Fainting Goat Island Inn in Nichols, New York, recognized as USA Today’s best haunted hotel in 2022 and 2023, is famed for its paranormal activity and eerie guest experiences.
