ITHACA, NY
The Wine Trails
SENECA LAKE TRAIL
Route 14N or 414N
Watkins Glen, NY
Finger Lakes Wine Country, New York is home to more than 100 wineries, breweries and distilleries centered around Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, and Canandaigua Lakes. If you do plan on coming a day early to do a small wine tour, we would suggest taking route 414 North, or Route 14 North, from Watkins Glen. You will drive by many of the areas finest vineyards in the first 10 miles up either side of Seneca Lake. All vineyards will be open for tasting, most charge a small $2 tasting fee for 5 wines. Cheers!
Beauty Beyond Explanation
WATKINS GLEN STATE PARK
3530 State Route 419
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Watkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks, with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. The gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade. A short half hour drive from Ithaca; most visitors can make the hike in less than an hour. This is our #1 recommendation for our guests who haven't visited it already!
Scenic Falls on Cayuga
TAUGHANNOCK FALLS
2221 Taughannock Road
Trumansburg, NY 14886
Taughannock Falls State Park's namesake waterfall is one of the outstanding natural attractions of the Northeast. Taughannock Falls plunges 215 feet past rocky cliffs that tower nearly 400 feet above the gorge. Gorge and rim trails offer spectacular views from above the falls and from below at the end of the gorge trail. Campsites and cabins overlook Cayuga Lake, with marina, boat launch and beach nearby.
A short sailing adventure
"TRUE LOVE" SCHOONER
schoonerexcursions.com
Watkins Glen Marina
Schooner True Love has sailed the Caribbean waters of St. Thomas since the 1950’s and was featured in the 1956 movie "High Society" with Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra. In the Fall of 2008 she was purchased by Schooner Excursions, Inc. and brought to the United States. She is available for charter and day sails through October. Excursion pricing at website listed above.
An Ivy League Stroll
CORNELL UNIERSITY
Ithaca, NY
Take a walk through the beautiful Ivy League campus and experience the educational setting of some of our nations leading minds. Its architectural beauty is only outdone by the beauty of its surroundings. Cornell is perched on a hill overlooking Cayuga Lake and the quaint yet bustling educational Mecca below. Afterwards, make your way down the hill to Ithaca Commons for some delicious restaurant choices and shopping.
A small town nestled in the rolling vineyard filled hills of the New York Finger Lakes, we couldn't think of a more beautiful setting to share our love with you. We encourage you to check out some of our favorite places in the
EAT/DRINK/EXPLORE section below.
Hike and Swim
ROBERT TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
Robert H. Treman State Park is an area of wild beauty, with the rugged gorge called Enfield Glen as its scenic highlight. Winding trails follow the gorge past 12 waterfalls, including the 115-foot Lucifer Falls, to where visitors can see a mile-and-a-half down the wooded gorge as it winds its way to the lower park. Also be sure to check out the old timber frame mill just inside the upper entrance of the park! Enjoy nine miles of hiking trails, or swim in a stream-fed pool beneath a waterfall.