Home to the longest continuously-running county fair in the United States, Bath maintains its small town quaintness through its historic buildings and architecture, as well as its grand town square where people still gather for everything from live music to other traditional celebrations and events.

Founded in 1793, the town of Bath is where you’ll find the county seat, yet covering nearly 100 square miles it’s also a rural area populated by numerous small farms. Folks here have been growing, harvesting and enjoying locally-grown food as long as they can remember. And visitors can enjoy the bounty of fresh farm-to-table foods at local farm stands, or in one of the Finger Lakes restaurants across the region.

Speaking of food, in downtown Bath, you’ll find a couple old-school eateries where locals have been hanging out for years. Between the tastiness of the food and the reasonable prices, that’s not too surprising. A great spot for lunch and dinner is Stephanie’s Family Restaurant, which offers a small town vibe and everything from Ham Steak or Chicken Liver and Onions to pierogis and homemade pies. Whether you’re looking for a traditional eggs and bacon breakfast, a Friday fish fry or tasty prime rib, Chat-A-Whyle delivers. If you're craving baked goods, Park Café has been a hot spot for everything from French macarons, gourmet cookies and other bakery items to creative breakfast pizzas and eye-catching lunch specials.

The Bath National Cemetery is the final resting place for soldiers from the War of 1812—the "first and oldest" U.S. MIAs (Missing in Action)—as well as soldiers from the Civil War, including five Medal of Honor Recipients. Located on the grounds of what was once the New York State Soldiers & Sailors Home, you'll find the Bath VA Hospital and History Museum, where you can view a variety of military artifacts and memorabilia.

Whether you're looking for beautiful dinnerware, breathtaking stained glass, or want to watch traditional pottery-making in action, the Tiffany & Treasures Trail includes local pottery studios and shops, as well as historic Tiffany Glass sites like the First Presbyterian Church.

If you're interested in making your own pottery masterpiece, take a class and throw some clay at Rocky Hill Pottery where the instructor goes out of his way to help foster a positive experience and awaken your inner artist.

As the only existing church designed by an architect who also had a role in Buckingham Palace, Central Park, and the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, the First Presbyterian Church of Bath is unique and architecturally appealing. It is also one of the few churches in the entire country with a sanctuary that was redesigned, corner-to-corner, by Louis Comfort Tiffany, who installed breathtakingly beautiful Tiffany stained glass windows.

With its own unique landscape and ecosystem, agriculture has long been the heart of Bath. So, it's no surprise that Bath is home to the longest continuously-running county fair in the United States, which has continued to showcase the region's agricultural strengths since 1819. Plus, with demolition derbies, truck and tractor pulls, rodeo events, pig races, antique tractor displays, and livestock exhibitions, the Steuben County Fair offers a variety of entertainment.

Looking for some outdoor fun? Check out Mossy Bank Park. Hike through the woods or challenge yourself on the mountain bike trails all while taking in the beauty of nature. Stop by the overlook for a bird’s-eye view of the valley and the town of Bath some 500 feet below. Speaking of birds, you may even catch a glimpse of our national bird. American Bald Eagles are frequent residents of Mossy Bank.

If you visit in the late summer and fall, stop by Crooked Line Farm for the chance to pick (and, probably, sample — hey, we don’t judge) the delicious apples grown there! Make sure to bring the kids, as the farm is home to a family of friendly highland cattle (who also love to sample the tasty apples).

While a fishing experience will connect you with the wild side of Steuben County, some of the fish you’ll be battling may have been raised in a fish hatchery and stocked in local streams and waterways. Fish hatcheries, like the one in Bath, allow the Department of Conservation to produce large numbers of healthy fish to “enhance recreational fishing," and also "to restore native species to waters they formerly occupied."