Attractions

Finger Lakes Top Attractions:

Cayuga County
MacKenzie-Childs, Ltd.
Chemung County
National Soaring Museum
Cortland County
Greek Peak Mountain Resort
Ontario County
New York Wine & Culinary Center
Schuyler County
Watkins Glen State Park

Seneca County
Seneca County Wineries
Steuben County
Corning Museum of Glass
Tompkins County
Ithaca's Waterfalls
Yates County
The Windmill Farm & Craft Market

Escape with your loved ones to some of the hundreds of annual festivals and fairs that are scattered throughout our 9,000 square miles celebrating maple sugaring, strawberries, grapes, pumpkins, balloons, classic and antique cars, lilacs, county fairs, fall foliage, and much more. Cooler weather brings holiday packages, winter Finger Lakes wine trail events, downhill and cross country skiing. Explore our exciting metropolitan areas such as Rochester, Syracuse, Ithaca, Elmira, or Corning where you can enjoy major museums, theatre, symphony orchestras, and fine dining year round. Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack and Tioga Downs features horse racing and casino action all year round.

Cayuga County-Set on a picturesque farm overlooking Cayuga Lake in Aurora, visitors can tour the restored Victorian Farm House and see the beautiful hand-decorated ceramics and home furnishings produced by MacKenzie-Childs, Ltd. Watch a video of the production process at the Visitor Center, and then browse the high-end retail shop. Both are open daily from 10AM – 5PM.

Chemung County- At the National Soaring Museum, try a flight simulator and see the world's largest collection of gliders and sailplanes.

Cortland County-Located in the south east corner of the region, where the snow comes early and stays late, Greek Peak Mountain Resort has been creating family memories for over 50 years. In 2008, look for the opening of the new Hope Lake Lodge Resort & Water Park, making Greek Peak an exciting year-round visitor destination.

Ontario County-Imagine a place where world-renowned chefs and winemakers come together to share their secrets and latest creations. This is Canandaigua’s New York Wine & Culinary Center, providing unique ways to experience the bounty of NYS wines, culinary delights and agricultural products. The center features a wine tasting room, hands-on kitchen, demonstration theater, exhibit hall, gift shop, martini bar and restaurant.

Schuyler County-Watkins Glen State Park is the most famous park in the region, with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400’ past 200’ cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. In 2005, the park was named one of Reserve America's top outdoor locations and one of the top 100 campgrounds nationwide.

Seneca County-Located in the heart of the region, nestled between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes, Seneca County offers visitors over 27 wineries, with the western side of the Cayuga Wine Trail and part of the eastern side of the Seneca Wine Trail in its midst. Highlights include Knapp Winery & Restaurant and Wagner Vineyards, Microbrewery and the Ginny Lee Restaurant.

Steuben County-The world-renowned Corning Museum of Glass offers a unique opportunity to explore glass from all angles through hot glassmaking demonstrations, make your own glass experiences, hands-on glass technology exhibits, and the world's largest collection of contemporary and historical glass. The Museum is open daily 9AM – 5PM, closed major holidays, and youth 19 and under free.

Tompkins County-Robert H. Treman State Park is an area of wild beauty, with the rugged gorge called Enfield Glen as its scenic highlight. Winding trails follow the gorge past 12 waterfalls, including the 115-foot Lucifer Falls, to where visitors can see a mile-and-a-half down the wooded gorge as it winds its way to the lower park. Campers can choose from tent or RV sites or cabins. Enjoy nine miles of hiking trails, or swim in a stream-fed pool where you can sit beneath a waterfall. Come dive right in!

Yates County-The Windmill Farm & Craft Market has been a huge draw for over 20 years with over 200 vendors and craftsmen housed in multiple buildings, a street of shops, and an open-air market surrounded by flower gardens and picnic areas. In addition to fresh produce, shoppers will find crafts, antiques, collectibles, leather goods, quilts, clothing, shoes, jewelry, furniture, Amish and Mennonite goods, international cuisine, wine and even chiropractic care!

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