The Finger Lakes area is New York's largest wine-producing region. Over 100 wineries and vineyards are around Seneca, Cayuga, Canandaigua, Keuka, Conesus, and Hemlock Lakes. Because of the lakes' great depth, they provide a lake effect to the lush vineyards that flank their shores.
Best Things To Do in The Finger Lakes
- #1. Skaneateles Lake. free.
- #2. Skiing. #2 in The Finger Lakes.
- #3. Watkins Glen State Park. #3 in The Finger Lakes.
- #4. Corning Museum of Glass. #4 in The Finger Lakes.
- #5. Seneca Lake Wine Trail. #5 in The Finger Lakes.
- #6. Robert Treman State Park.
- #7. Taughannock Falls State Park.
- #8. The Strong National Museum of Play.
There are eleven Finger Lakes: Canadice, Canandaigua, Cayuga, Conesus, Hemlock, Honeoye, Keuka, Otisco, Owasco, Seneca and Skaneateles. Each of the Finger Lakes ranges from 40 miles in length and up to 618 feet in depth. They lie within a triangle between Syracuse, Rochester and Elmira-Corning.
Things to Do in Skaneateles
- Skaneateles Lake. 539 reviews. Food & Drink.
- Anyela's Vineyards. 172 reviews. Nature & Parks.
- Charlie Major Nature Trail. 60 reviews. Nature & Parks.
- Lockwood Lavender Farm. 41 reviews. Nature & Parks.
- Carpenter Falls. 55 reviews. Food & Drink.
- Last Shot Distillery. 22 reviews. Shopping.
- John D. Barrow Art Gallery.
- Thayer Park. 5 reviews.
Best Things To Do in The Finger Lakes
- #1. Skaneateles Lake. free.
- #2. Skiing. #2 in The Finger Lakes.
- #3. Watkins Glen State Park. #3 in The Finger Lakes.
- #4. Corning Museum of Glass. #4 in The Finger Lakes.
- #5. Seneca Lake Wine Trail. #5 in The Finger Lakes.
- #6. Robert Treman State Park.
- #7. Taughannock Falls State Park.
- #8. The Strong National Museum of Play.
By Train -- Amtrak (tel. 800/USA-RAIL; ) has service to the Finger Lakes region and heads to Syracuse and Rochester from New York City, Buffalo, Boston, and other cities. By Bus -- Bus service to the Finger Lakes is available on Greyhound Bus Lines (tel.
Where to Experience the Top 5 Winter Activities in the Finger
- #5 – Snowshoe the Trails. Finding yourself close to the east side of the Finger Lakes?
- #4 – Ice Fishing. Some of the best fishing in the Finger Lakes is in the winter.
- #3 – Experience 2300 Degrees. Experience one of the most popular events at the Corning Museum of Glass.
- #2 – Sip & Savor.
- #1 – Shred.
- Take a tour to Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion Historic Park.
- Chill with family in Kershaw Park.
- Watch sunrise at Canandaigua City Pier.
- Watch a concert at CMAC.
- Go skiing at Bristol Mountain Ski Resort.
- Don't miss out on the beer at Twisted Rail Brewing Co.
- Enjoy the Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum.
Distance conversions
| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers |
|---|
| Straight line distance | 225.90 mi | 363.55 km |
| Driving distance | 315 mi | 507.34 km |
15.8 miles long. 1.5 miles wide. 276 feet deep. 688 feet above sea level.
Today, the city of Canandaigua is best known for its tourism assets, which include Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Site, the Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum, the New York Kitchen, the Canandaigua Lady (a replica of a 19th century double-decker paddle wheeler), Roseland Waterpark and Roseland Wake Park.
Experience the beauty of the Finger Lakes on a boat cruise, such as through Mid-Lakes on Skaneateles Lake or the Canandaigua Lady on Canandaigua Lake. Mid-Lakes offers daily sightseeing and dinner cruises on Skaneateles Lake all summer long. They'll also host Dress Like a Pirate Day Aug.
September Festivals and Events in Finger Lakes Wine Country
- Sept. 14-15 | Harvest Celebration of Food and Wine along the Keuka Lake Wine Trail. Experience the scents and sights of this exciting season.
- Sept. 14-15 | Leaves & Lobsters on the Lawn at Glenora Wine Cellars.
- Sept. 15 | German Festival at Lucas Vineyards.
- Sept. 20-21 | Corning's Gaffer District Harvest Music Festival.
The Ultimate Summer Adventure features visits to six state parks and a national forest (for hiking, biking, picnics, swimming, and canoeing), Watkins Glen International, National Soaring Museum, Corning Museum of Glass corning museum of glass , Rockwell Museum, Cayuga Wine Lake Trail, Seneca Lake Wine Trail, and the
7 Things to Do Before Taking a Winery Tour
- Do Your Homework. Wineries are all the rage right now.
- Plan Three to Five Stops. When you're creating your itinerary, plan several stops for the day.
- Consider Time of Year.
- Take an Empty Box With You.
- Plan a Designated Driver.
- Know What to Expect During a Tasting.
- Don't Feel Pressured to Buy Wine.
The distance between Manhattan and Finger Lakes is 212 miles. The road distance is 285.9 miles.
Belhurst Castle Winery and Craft Beer
Visit Belhurst Winery on the grounds of the Belhurst Resort in Geneva, NY, and taste excellent Finger Lakes wines and craft beer on the shores of Seneca Lake. The winery and gift shop is open 10am-8pm daily.5 best Finger Lakes wineries for great wines and outstanding tasting rooms
- Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars.
- Ravines Wine Cellars.
- Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars.
- Hermann J.
- Sheldrake Point Winery.
Seneca Lake is the deepest of the Finger Lakes (618 ft. depth). Honeoye Lake's maximum depth is approximately 30 feet. Despite its Native American translation meaning "Long Lake," Canadice Lake is the smallest of the Finger Lakes - measuring under 4 miles long.
Cayuga Lake
Just north of Ithaca is Taughannock Falls State Park, known for its beautiful waterfall. While here, you can also take a swim at their beach! Long Point State Park is a very popular swimming spot in the Finger Lakes, and is a few miles south of Aurora. Admission is $7 per vehicle.From west to east they are: Conesus, Hemlock, Canadice, Honeoye, Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles, and Otisco.
The Finger Lakes Region is home to eleven glacial lakes and one Great Lake. That legend is echoed in the names of these fresh water lakes: Skaneateles, Otisco, Owasco, Cayuga, Seneca, Keuka, Canandaigua, Honeoye, Canadice, Conesus and Hemlock.
The
Finger Lakes are a group of 11 long, narrow, roughly north–south
lakes in an area informally called the
Finger Lakes region in Central New York, in the United States.
Lakes
- Otisco Lake.
- Skaneateles Lake.
- Owasco Lake.
- Cayuga Lake.
- Seneca Lake.
- Keuka Lake.
- Canandaigua Lake.
- Honeoye Lake.
