Miles and miles of Fun!
Keuka Lake in Early Fall
Discover the Finger Lakes: A Four-Season Destination in Upstate New York
The Finger Lakes region of New York is a top travel destination year-round, offering breathtaking landscapes, outdoor adventures, and charming small towns. Home to 11 pristine lakes in the heart of Upstate New York, it’s the perfect getaway for a vacation, weekend escape, business trip, or overnight stay. Conveniently located just a short drive from New York City, Toronto, Boston, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Cleveland, and more, the Finger Lakes are easily accessible for travelers near and far.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the Finger Lakes are a must-visit destination. Whether you're into hiking, biking, boating, fishing, or camping, there’s something for everyone. The region is also home to some of the most scenic state parks in New York, featuring stunning waterfalls and breathtaking gorges:
Watkins Glen State Park – Walk the famous Gorge Trail, featuring 19 waterfalls along its scenic path.
Letchworth State Park – Nicknamed the "Grand Canyon of the East," enjoy incredible vistas from Inspiration Point.
Taughannock Falls State Park – Marvel at the 215-foot Taughannock Falls, one of the tallest free-falling waterfalls in the eastern U.S.
From leaf-peeping in the fall to boating in the summer and winery tours year-round, the Finger Lakes region is the ultimate destination for adventure, relaxation, and exploration. Start planning your trip today!
Explore Finger Lakes Scholarship Program
Did you know that Explore Finger Lakes offers a $2,500 annual scholarship to support tourism and hospitality professionals?
Your donations can help support the next generation of Finger Lakes advocates, marketers and hospitality/tourism experts.
A Destination for All Four Seasons
Take advantage of the tourism "off-season" and find great deals for once in a lifetime experiences whether you are looking for an escape from winter, or to totally embrace a winter wonderland, the Finger Lakes is a welcoming, affordable and unforgettable winter destination for families, couples and solo adventurers.
Explore Outdoor Adventures
A destination for all four seasons, the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York offers unlimited outdoor possibilities year-round, including hiking, biking, waterfalls, adventure centers, rustic escapes and outdoor wellness journeys.
Sustainable Adventures for All!
The Finger Lakes have been here for 2 million years. Help keep them a premier sustainable, inclusive and well preserved historical destination for visitors to admire for generations to come. Plan a sustainable visit to the region for vacation or business today. Use the button below to link to our new Sustainable Journeys Guide.
Scenic Finger Lakes vistas are always better from the water. Take a 10-mile scenic cruise on Seneca Lake, sailing hourly. Lunch, evening dinner & cocktail cruises. Reservations required.
