Things to do in Seneca Lake

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Sheldrake Point Winery showing farmland
Keuka Lake State Park which includes a lake or waterhole
Seneca Falls featuring a coastal town and a lake or waterhole
Keuka Lake State Park which includes farmland
Seneca Falls featuring general coastal views and a coastal town
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What to do in Seneca Lake

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The amazing Gorge Trail at Watkins Glen State Park is an absolute must-do! There are 19 different watefalls on this incredible 2-mile hike, including this one that you walk right under. It's a relatively easy hike, but there are a lot of stairs. Also, bring a raincoat or something to protect your camera - it's easy to get wet!

Watkins Glen State Park

You can take time to visit Watkins Glen State Park during your travels to Watkins Glen. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Watkins Glen State Park
Short drive from the cute little town of Trumansburg where we stayed. Easy access + many trails to explore.

Taughannock Falls State Park

Explore the great outdoors at Taughannock Falls State Park and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls during your trip to Trumansburg. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Taughannock Falls State Park
Great spot for dinner and an amazing view of the lake.

Seneca Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Watkins Glen with a trip to Seneca Harbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Seneca Harbor
Garden in Monet’s home, Giverny

Cayuga Lake State Park

Explore the great outdoors at Cayuga Lake State Park and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls during your trip to Seneca Falls. Stroll along the area's lakeside, or simply savor its wineries.

Cayuga Lake State Park
It's very nice vineyard...I think it get 4 tasting rooms..one of them is for beer...there is a tasting room in the back very hippy..love it..,

Three Brothers Wineries and Estates

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Three Brothers Wineries and Estates during your travels to Geneva. Wander the area's lakeside or simply enjoy one of its wineries.

Three Brothers Wineries and Estates
All the old memorabilia from Frank Capra’s 1947 Classic ‘It’s a Wonderful Life. Seneca Falls is reputed to be the Real Bedford Falls

It's A Wonderful Life Museum

You can browse the exhibits at It's A Wonderful Life Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Seneca Falls. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and wineries in this romantic area.

It's A Wonderful Life Museum
Keuka Lake State Park featuring a lake or waterhole, a bridge and boating

Keuka Lake State Park

Hike in this park through the seemingly endless woodland and climb to the top of green hills for a spectacular vista of New York’s wine country.

Keuka Lake State Park
Is it really November

Ventosa Vineyards

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Ventosa Vineyards during your travels to Geneva. Stroll along the area's lakeside, or simply savor its wineries.

Ventosa Vineyards
Beautiful Wells College on the shores of Cayuga Lake

Wells College

Explore the campus of Wells College during your visit to Aurora. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or seek out the hiking trails.

Wells College

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Seneca Lake

Seneca Falls which includes a lake or waterhole

Sheldrake

If you're spending some time in Sheldrake, Sheldrake Point Winery and Cayuga Lake are top sights worth seeing.

Sheldrake
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Western Gardens

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

While Western Gardens isn't home to many top sights, South Main Street and Smith Center for the Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.

Western Gardens

Popular day trips from Seneca Lake

Seneca Falls which includes heritage architecture and a river or creek

Seneca Falls

Geneva featuring a house and heritage elements

Geneva

Photo by Joan Taylor

Horseheads

Aurora which includes a lake or waterhole, a garden and a bay or harbor

Aurora

Photo by Matthew Jay

Hammondsport

Photo by Todd Carroll

Himrod

Photo by Andrew Rossi

Watkins Glen

Photo by Todd Carroll

Dundee

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