Finger Lakes Region

Travel Guide

Geneva showing a house and heritage elements
Geneva which includes a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes
Highland Park featuring a park
Robert H. Treman State Park featuring a cascade
Rosamond Gifford Zoo which includes bird life and zoo animals

Eleven sparkling lakes, miles of hiking trails and striking gorges make this area of New York state a true natural paradise.

Visit the Finger Lakes Region in central New York state for unspoiled natural beauty. Taste local wines on the winery trails, splash under cascading waterfalls and head to museums for a cultural education in everything from art to airplanes to women’s rights.

Experience scenic beauty in state parks and along the waterways leading to Lake Ontario. Hike through Watkins Glen State Park to see its stunning waterfalls, go boating in Erie Canal and watch birds from the Main Pool Observation Tower in Montezuma Wildlife Refuge. Other natural highlights include Taughannock Falls State Park in Ulysses, home to a 215-foot (20-meter) waterfall, one of the highest waterfalls east of the Rocky Mountains.

Foodies will enjoy browsing the Ithaca Farmers’ Market, while children will go wild for the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse. Try your hand at glassmaking at the Corning Museum of Glass and admire photography exhibits at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester.

Taste the quality red and white wines produced in the region on the Canandaigua Wine Trail, the Seneca Lake Wine Trail and the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. Stop at wineries along the way to learn about the winemaking process.

Seneca Falls was one of the hubs of the women’s suffrage movement in the U.S. Visit the National Women's Hall of Fame to find out more about this historic campaign. In Auburn, see Harriet Tubman’s home and learn how she helped hundreds of slaves to freedom.

Finger Lakes is easily accessible with two regional airports, two international airports and train stations in both Rochester and Syracuse. Most visitors arrive some time between June and August when the weather is the warmest, but don’t rule out the winter months for beautiful snowy landscapes and accommodations deals.

Arrive in Finger Lakes in any season and it will soon be obvious just why this region is such a popular escape for East Coast city dwellers. Choose to relax and unplug, or strap on your gear for an outdoor adventure.

Where to stay in Finger Lakes Region

Genesee River\'s High Falls which includes a city and street scenes as well as a couple

Downtown Rochester

Live music, theaters, and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Rochester. Make a stop by Blue Cross Arena or Genesee River while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Downtown Rochester
Love this local coffee shop! Lots of great coffee flavors.

Irondequoit

If you're spending some time in Irondequoit, Seabreeze Amusement Park and Irondeqouit Bay State Marine Park are top sights worth seeing.

Irondequoit
Clinton Square which includes heritage architecture, a garden and a city

Downtown Syracuse

Travelers come to Downtown Syracuse for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Landmark Theatre and Clinton Square while you're in town.

Downtown Syracuse
Great place to play!

Lakefront

While visiting Lakefront, you might make a stop by sights like Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium.

Lakefront
Carrier Dome which includes modern architecture

Eastside

While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and E.M. Mills Rose Garden.

Eastside
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Downtown Ithaca

While visiting Downtown Ithaca, you might make a stop by sights like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.

Downtown Ithaca
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