Fun in the Fingerlakes
Food scene
Classic diner with great lunch/brunch options - the ideal place to fuel up before a day of Finger Lakes adventuring!
6 locals recommend
AJ's Family Diner
7176 Main StClassic diner with great lunch/brunch options - the ideal place to fuel up before a day of Finger Lakes adventuring!
Seasonal bistro serving up local fare with amazing views - we've never met a dish we didn't love from this place!
50 locals recommend
Thirsty Owl Wine Company
6799 Elm Beach RdSeasonal bistro serving up local fare with amazing views - we've never met a dish we didn't love from this place!
Local homemade NY ice cream with countless classic and unique flavors to try.
44 locals recommend
Cayuga Lake Creamery
8421 NY-89Local homemade NY ice cream with countless classic and unique flavors to try.
Finger Lakes Cider House
4017 Hickok RdGrist Iron Brewing Company
4880 NY-414The Ginny Lee at Wagner Vineyards
9322 NY-414State Bakery + Smokehouse
3512 New York 89Hazelnut Kitchen
53 E Main StItalian Kitchen
7182 N Main StWolffy's Grill and Marina
2943 Lower Lake RdO'malley's Cabin On The Lake
7938 County Rd 153Wine (and Beer) Trail
With countless options to choose from, selecting wineries can be difficult. You really can't go wrong with any Finger Lakes wineries, but here are some of our personal favorites!
Walking distance from the bungalow - Cayuga Ridge is another Elm Beach favorite! A beautifully rustic barn shop full wonderful Finger Lakes souvenirs and local snacks (cheese!). The wines at Cayuga Ridge are delicious as well - I recommend picking up a bottle of their Peach Essence for the perfect summertime treat.
10 locals recommend
Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery
6800 NY-89Walking distance from the bungalow - Cayuga Ridge is another Elm Beach favorite! A beautifully rustic barn shop full wonderful Finger Lakes souvenirs and local snacks (cheese!). The wines at Cayuga Ridge are delicious as well - I recommend picking up a bottle of their Peach Essence for the perfect summertime treat.
Just a short walk up the hill from your lakeside retreat! Thirsty Owl offers an array of exceptional wines from bold dry reds to fun sweet wines, you're sure to find something for everyone. Their seasonal bistro also offers gourmet local fare with unbeatable views of the lake. Don't miss out on this local gem!
50 locals recommend
Thirsty Owl Wine Company
6799 Elm Beach RdJust a short walk up the hill from your lakeside retreat! Thirsty Owl offers an array of exceptional wines from bold dry reds to fun sweet wines, you're sure to find something for everyone. Their seasonal bistro also offers gourmet local fare with unbeatable views of the lake. Don't miss out on this local gem!
Local beer garden with a great selection of FLX beers and snacks! Enjoy views of the lake and a game of corn hole. This location also hosts frequent live music and food trucks during peak season.
Liquid State Brewing Company - North Shore
6128 New York 89Local beer garden with a great selection of FLX beers and snacks! Enjoy views of the lake and a game of corn hole. This location also hosts frequent live music and food trucks during peak season.
A beautiful farm with lots of farm to table eats and NY ciders to try! Seasonal options to pick your own fruit (strawberries, blueberries, apples). Stop by for lunch and sample a flight of ciders from across the region!
86 locals recommend
Finger Lakes Cider House
4017 Hickok RdA beautiful farm with lots of farm to table eats and NY ciders to try! Seasonal options to pick your own fruit (strawberries, blueberries, apples). Stop by for lunch and sample a flight of ciders from across the region!
Grist Iron Brewing Company
4880 NY-414Sheldrake Point Winery
7448 County Rd 153Lost Kingdom Brewery & Firehouse Tap Room
7160 Main StOutdoor Activities
A NY State Park with the highest waterfall in the eastern US! This park boasts several trails with options for a leisurely stroll to the base of the waterfall or a more rigorous hike that takes you atop the gorge. Be sure the read the placards along each trail to learn about the rich history and science of the Finger Lakes region. There's also a large lawn with spots for lakeside picnics and a seasonal food truck on site!
35 locals recommend
Taughannock Falls
A NY State Park with the highest waterfall in the eastern US! This park boasts several trails with options for a leisurely stroll to the base of the waterfall or a more rigorous hike that takes you atop the gorge. Be sure the read the placards along each trail to learn about the rich history and science of the Finger Lakes region. There's also a large lawn with spots for lakeside picnics and a seasonal food truck on site!
Another "gorges" way to explore the Finger Lakes! We suggest hitting this spot off-season or early in the morning to avoid crowds. This NY State Park offers a meandering trail through the Watkin's Glen gorge at the base of Seneca Lake.
437 locals recommend
Watkins Glen State Park
1009 N Franklin StAnother "gorges" way to explore the Finger Lakes! We suggest hitting this spot off-season or early in the morning to avoid crowds. This NY State Park offers a meandering trail through the Watkin's Glen gorge at the base of Seneca Lake.
The Finger Lakes National Forest is a United States National Forest that encompasses 16,259 acres of Seneca and Schuyler counties, nestled between Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes Region of the State of New York. We love exploring the countless trails and finding new running routes each time we visit. These trails are a great option to avoid crowds, since they're usually less popular than the ones with waterfalls at nearby State Parks.
Cell service in this area is not great, so we recommend looking up the trails on a local map or the All Trails app before heading out!
84 locals recommend
Finger Lakes National Forest
The Finger Lakes National Forest is a United States National Forest that encompasses 16,259 acres of Seneca and Schuyler counties, nestled between Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes Region of the State of New York. We love exploring the countless trails and finding new running routes each time we visit. These trails are a great option to avoid crowds, since they're usually less popular than the ones with waterfalls at nearby State Parks.
Cell service in this area is not great, so we recommend looking up the trails on a local map or the All Trails app before heading out!
Hiking, swimming at the base of Buttermilk Falls, and beautiful gorge view!
373 locals recommend
Buttermilk Falls State Park
Hiking, swimming at the base of Buttermilk Falls, and beautiful gorge view!
Montezuma National Wildlife Reserve
Montezuma National Wildlife ReserveSampson State Park
Sampson State ParkCornell Botanic Gardens
124 Comstock Knoll DrBlack Diamond Trail
Black Diamond TrailThe best way to explore Cayuga Lake! Cayuga Lake Boat Rentals is a family-run business dedicated to sharing a lifetime knowledge and love of Cayuga Lake.
Info from Cayuga Lake Boat Rentals:
We offer rentals on a wide range of boats, equipment, and supplies satisfying any lake day desires. Our current fleet includes pontoon boats, fishing boats, kayaks, and paddleboards. In addition, we even provide the "little things" like fishing poles, tubes, water mats, coolers, and worms!
Cayuga Lake Boat Rentals
5753 New York 89The best way to explore Cayuga Lake! Cayuga Lake Boat Rentals is a family-run business dedicated to sharing a lifetime knowledge and love of Cayuga Lake.
Info from Cayuga Lake Boat Rentals:
We offer rentals on a wide range of boats, equipment, and supplies satisfying any lake day desires. Our current fleet includes pontoon boats, fishing boats, kayaks, and paddleboards. In addition, we even provide the "little things" like fishing poles, tubes, water mats, coolers, and worms!
Local Necessities
Ovid Big M
7174 Main StOur local grocery store - small, but suitable for lake life!
Seneca Coffee House
2160 County Rd 139Local brews and bakes to jumpstart your morning!
Waterloo Premium Outlets
655 NY-318Museums
Women's Rights National Historical Park
136 Fall StreetSciencenter
601 1st StMuseum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg RdCayuga Nature Center
1420 Taughannock BlvdJohnson Museum of Art
114 Central AveInternational Motor Racing Research Center
610 S Decatur StNational Women's Hall of Fame
1 Canal StWonderful Life Museum, Seneca
76 Fall StCorning Museum of Glass
1 Museum Way