Sadly, when we were on a job we didn't get much time to explore and usually only had a semi tractor to drive.Very true. And Watkins Glen is amazing. I've gone to the Zippo antique races. Great times! Did you check out the park there? Buffalo is nice in some areas. But, from there. It is only a short drive to Niagara Falls.
I was just impressed with the hills and landscape.
Fun fact. If you take a 48ft trailer under the track at Watkins Glen to get to the inside you will get a 15' gash in the trailer top.....