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Watkins Glen[wot´kinz] Pronunciation Key, resort village (1990 pop. 2,207), seat of Schuyler co., W central N.Y., in the Finger Lakes region, at the southern end of Seneca Lake; inc. 1842. It is in a grape and wine area and has extensive saltworks. Its setting of cliffs, waterfalls, and unusual rock formations made by an interwinding stream attracts many visitors. The resort hotel there is famed for its mineral spring water. An international Grand Prix sports-car race was held there annually until 1981. Watkins Glen State Park adjoins the village.
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