Must-see attractions in Finger Lakes

  • Herbert F Johnson Museum of Art

    Finger Lakes

    IM Pei's brutalist building looms like a giant concrete robot above the ornate neo-Gothic surrounds of Cornell University's campus. Inside you'll find an…

  • Corning Museum of Glass

    Finger Lakes

    This massive complex is home to fascinating exhibits on glassmaking, both as an art since ancient Egyptian days, and in the name of science. The…

  • Dr Konstantin Frank

    Finger Lakes

    Four generations of the Frank family have run this multi-award–winning winery since 1962. The verandah of the tasting room offers spectacular views of…

  • Women's Rights National Historical Park

    Finger Lakes

    Visit the chapel where Elizabeth Cady Stanton and friends declared in 1848 that 'all men and women are created equal,' the first step towards women's…

  • Buttermilk Falls State Park

    Finger Lakes

    At the base of the eponymous falls, near the park entrance, is a popular swimming hole (11am to 7pm Friday through Sunday July and August). At other times…

  • Robert H Treman State Park

    Finger Lakes

    Five and a half miles southwest of Ithaca, the biggest state park in the area offers extensive trails and a very popular swimming hole (late June to early…

  • Knapp Winery & Restaurant

    Finger Lakes

    This winery, 12 miles south of Seneca Falls, has a wide lawn surrounded by gnarly roots and rioting wildflowers; you can look out over the trellis-covered…

  • Rockwell Museum of Western Art

    Finger Lakes

    Based in Corning's attractive old city hall (built in 1893) the Rockwell's wide-ranging collection covers classic Americana and cowboy scenes, as well as…

  • Cornell Botanic Gardens

    Finger Lakes

    The verdant spaces in and around campus includes a 100-acre arboretum, a botanical garden and numerous trails. Stop at the Nevin Welcome Center for maps…

  • Buttonwood Grove Winery

    Finger Lakes

    As well as a decent range of whites and a smattering of reds, this winery, 15 miles south of Seneca Falls, also makes blackberry wines and hard ciders.

  • Billsboro Winery

    Finger Lakes

    This modern winery, overlooking the northern end of Seneca Lake, focuses on dry vinifera varietals. For an extra $2 you can add chocolates to your wine…

  • Red Tail Ridge Winery

    Finger Lakes

    Devoted to sustainable agriculture, this vineyard likes to experiment with obscure red varietals from cooler European regions, such as Teroldego and…

  • Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards

    Finger Lakes

    Named after the farmer who founded the original orchards and vineyards here in 1852, this wine-making operation has been in business since 1985 and has…

  • Cascadilla Gorge

    Finger Lakes

    Downtown Ithaca is connected to Cornell's campus by the Cascadilla Gorge Trail, which winds its way past cascading falls. Join it near the First Church…

  • Taughannock Falls State Park

    Finger Lakes

    This park, 10 miles north of Ithaca, has two major hiking trails, a dramatic waterfall plunging 215ft (11am to 7pm mid-Jun-e to August), canoe rental for…

  • Cornell Lab of Ornithology

    Finger Lakes

    Cornell's world-famous ornithology lab has a visitor center with art and interactive exhibits. Surrounding it is leafy Sapsucker Woods with nature trails…

  • Hermann J Wiemer Vineyard

    Finger Lakes

    This classy operation is known for its outstanding range of Rieslings; sample a flight ($10) showcasing the differences between wines produced from grapes…

  • Barrington Cellars

    Finger Lakes

    Barrington's deck, 8½ miles south of Penn Yan, is a favorite place to stop for a drink. It's just 500ft off the lake and flush with labrusca and vinifera…

  • Hunt Country Vineyards

    Finger Lakes

    Tours are available at this family-run winery where you can combine your tasting with samples of artisan chocolate ($5). Light meals can also be had at…

  • Everson Museum of Art

    Finger Lakes

    Famed brutalist architect IM Pei designed this museum in Syracuse which has exciting rotating exhibits and one of the largest collections of ceramics in…

  • Rooster Hill Vineyards

    Finger Lakes

    Offers tours and tastings with a deck area overlooking the northeast end of Keuka Lake. Its riesling, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc have won…

  • Keuka Lake Vineyards

    Finger Lakes

    Specializes in riesling, vignoles, cabernet franc and Léon Millot. The grapes are grown in a sustainable way without the use of herbicides or pesticides.

  • Sciencenter

    Finger Lakes

    The local children's museum provides plenty of educational and fun activities, including an ocean touch tank and a science-themed mini golf course ($7).

  • Keuka Spring Vineyards

    Finger Lakes

    Just south of Penn Yan, this is a local favorite in a pastoral setting. Keuka Spring has won many awards for its oaky cabernet franc.

  • Stever Hill Vineyards

    Finger Lakes

    Stever Hill has its tasting room in a restored old barn. Chocolate and cheese pairings ($10) can also be had alongside the wines.

  • Sheldrake Point Winery

    Finger Lakes

    Sample award-winning Riesling, pinot gris and chardonnay wines overlooking Cayuga Lake.

  • Lucas Vineyards

    Finger Lakes

    In business since 1974, this is one of the region's pioneer wineries, run by three generations of the Lucas family. It can easily be visited from Ithaca,…

  • National Women's Hall of Fame

    Finger Lakes

    The tiny National Women's Hall of Fame honors inspiring American women. Learn about some of the 256 inductees, including first lady Abigail Adams,…