Susan’s guidebook
Activities
Go karts, putt, putt, cafe, virtual reality stations, lazar tags
Trackside Pro Karting Center
2374 NY-414Summit To Stream Adventures
2 Seneca HarborFly fishing and charter fishing
Painted Bar Stables
4093 Lake StD & K Ranch
3010 Clark RdReisinger's Apple Country
2750 Apple LaneFinger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance
FairgroundsWatkins Glen International
2790 County Route 16TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdMark Twain Golf Course
2275 Corning RdTrumansburg Golf Course
23 Halsey StSoaring Eagles Golf Course
201 Middle RdBristol Mountain Aerial Adventures
5589 S Hill RdSunshine Boat Rentals
Lakeside Park
686 NY-414Rental of kayaks and paddle boards
Finger Lakes Pontoon Boat Rides
Seneca Lake Reel Tours
Brewery
Great selection of beers. Great burgers Wednesday to Sunday. Live bands frequently
63 locals recommend
Lucky Hare Brewing Company
6085 Beckhorn RdGreat selection of beers. Great burgers Wednesday to Sunday. Live bands frequently
Scale House Brewery
5930 NY-414Try the peanut butter beer. Excellent salads and pizza
This has something for everyone. A winery and brewery side by side with great gifts and a wide variety of beer
79 locals recommend
Three Brothers Wineries and Estates
623 Lerch RdThis has something for everyone. A winery and brewery side by side with great gifts and a wide variety of beer
Variety of craft beers while looking over Seneca Lake. Amazing sunsets. Quality food and lots of outdoor seating
125 locals recommend
Grist Iron Brewing Company
4880 NY-414Variety of craft beers while looking over Seneca Lake. Amazing sunsets. Quality food and lots of outdoor seating
War Horse Brewing Company
623 Lerch RdSolera Tap House
4393 New York 414Twisted Rail Brewing Company
499 Exchange StTwo Goats Brewing
5027 NY-414Cider
Finger Lakes Cider House
4017 Hickok RdFood
Local favorite with fresh organic local foods
149 locals recommend
Stonecat Cafe: Regional Cuisine & Bar
5315 NY-414Local favorite with fresh organic local foods
Open from 11AM to 7PM featuring local, organic sandwiches and salads. The portions are generous and the food is fantastic. Take out or sit on their deck with a lake view and enjoy the friendly staff
71 locals recommend
The Elf In The Oak
4221 NY-414Open from 11AM to 7PM featuring local, organic sandwiches and salads. The portions are generous and the food is fantastic. Take out or sit on their deck with a lake view and enjoy the friendly staff
Old fashioned diner with fresh baked bread and friendly service just minutes away. Open 8AM to 2PM
28 locals recommend
Toni's Diner
3631 Tichenor RdOld fashioned diner with fresh baked bread and friendly service just minutes away. Open 8AM to 2PM
Homemade meatballs, fresh salads, and a huge variety of pizzas made to order
64 locals recommend
Scale House Brewery
5930 NY-414Homemade meatballs, fresh salads, and a huge variety of pizzas made to order
Craft beer, creative pizzas, salads and shareables with a friendly staff. Music frequently
125 locals recommend
Grist Iron Brewing Company
4880 NY-414Craft beer, creative pizzas, salads and shareables with a friendly staff. Music frequently
Jerlando's Ristorante & Pizza Company
400 N Franklin StGreat Italian food
Maria's Tavern
509 N Franklin StGreat bar food and atmosphere
Thai Elephants
133 E 4th StBring your own wine or beer to pair with delicious Thai food
This is located near the track and has a long and colorful history.
The bar has to be seen! There is a brewery there and good food, especially the salad bar!
25 locals recommend
Seneca Lodge
3600 Walnut RdThis is located near the track and has a long and colorful history.
The bar has to be seen! There is a brewery there and good food, especially the salad bar!
Newly opened and tastefully done. Cheese plates with an extensive selection of beers and wines
14 locals recommend
Seneca Cheese Company an Artisanal Cheese Tavern
29 N Franklin StNewly opened and tastefully done. Cheese plates with an extensive selection of beers and wines
Ryan William Vineyard
4156 NY-414Excellent dry wine with food to match
Over 20 different handmade ice cream and vegan ice cream
9 locals recommend
Colonial Pottery & Creamery
701 N Franklin StOver 20 different handmade ice cream and vegan ice cream
This is a favorite of our Ithaca neighbors. It offers a European fare with many wine choices.
75 locals recommend
Dano's Heuriger On Seneca
9564 NY-414This is a favorite of our Ithaca neighbors. It offers a European fare with many wine choices.
This is about 20 minutes away in the quaint town of Trumansburg. The menu changes frequently to give you a great choice of fresh, organic food. They always have fine wines to pair.
113 locals recommend
Hazelnut Kitchen
53 E Main StThis is about 20 minutes away in the quaint town of Trumansburg. The menu changes frequently to give you a great choice of fresh, organic food. They always have fine wines to pair.
You'd better get a reservation, cause this is a popular spot!
Excellent food and service, inside and out
113 locals recommend
Ports Cafe
4432 W Lake RdYou'd better get a reservation, cause this is a popular spot!
Excellent food and service, inside and out
This is fine dining in Geneva at the North end of the lake. Be sure to make a reservation because it is very popular
64 locals recommend
F.L.X. Table
22 Linden StThis is fine dining in Geneva at the North end of the lake. Be sure to make a reservation because it is very popular
We've eaten here several times and love it. The atmosphere is warm and charming with lots of history. They have a huge beer and wine menu that accompanies good comfort food.
29 locals recommend
Beef & Brew
293 S Main StWe've eaten here several times and love it. The atmosphere is warm and charming with lots of history. They have a huge beer and wine menu that accompanies good comfort food.
Fingerlicks
8560 NY-414Great ice cream
Open weekends featuring fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers as well as baked goods, jewelry, Thai and Chinese food
266 locals recommend
Ithaca Farmers Market
545 3rd StOpen weekends featuring fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers as well as baked goods, jewelry, Thai and Chinese food
Fruit grown on site available picked or you pick. Luscious pies, muffins, jellies and jams.
Mangus Farms
3710 Main StFruit grown on site available picked or you pick. Luscious pies, muffins, jellies and jams.
Hector Hideaway
Cocktails, view, and great food just a few miles away
Charcuterie Creations by Stacy
This is on a canal in the Marina where you can watch the beautiful boats go by as you eat and drink Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday with a really yummy brunch menu on Sunday and great lunch/dinner choices. Great place after a hike in the Gorge.
Oar House
This is on a canal in the Marina where you can watch the beautiful boats go by as you eat and drink Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday with a really yummy brunch menu on Sunday and great lunch/dinner choices. Great place after a hike in the Gorge.
Gifts
Welcome to a gift store of unique handmade items. Open Saturday and Sunday
17 locals recommend
Hector Handmade
5344 NY-414Welcome to a gift store of unique handmade items. Open Saturday and Sunday
Three floors of quality clothing and shoes displayed in a beautiful rustic setting. Lots of cool souvenir tshirts, jackets, jeans and hunting clothes as well as women’s classy clothes.
20 locals recommend
Famous Brands Outlet
412 N Franklin StThree floors of quality clothing and shoes displayed in a beautiful rustic setting. Lots of cool souvenir tshirts, jackets, jeans and hunting clothes as well as women’s classy clothes.
Rasta Ranch Vineyards
5882 NY-414Unique and bohemian clothing, jewelry and gifts
Crystal City Olive Oil
311 N Franklin StLarge selection of olive oils and balsamic with tastings. Great for gifts,
MacKenzie-Childs - Aurora, NY
3260 NY-90This is located close to Keuka Lake. It will keep you occupied for hours with many shops and eateries.
115 locals recommend
The Windmill Farm & Craft Market
3900 NY-14AThis is located close to Keuka Lake. It will keep you occupied for hours with many shops and eateries.
This is located in Lodi, a 15 minute drive North. A great selection of silver jewelry mainly made from antique silver utensils. Pick from ear rings. rings, bracelets and necklaces. The owner has such a creative imagination
HRLMS Creation’s Apothecary of Magic
9516 NY-414This is located in Lodi, a 15 minute drive North. A great selection of silver jewelry mainly made from antique silver utensils. Pick from ear rings. rings, bracelets and necklaces. The owner has such a creative imagination
Sightseeing
We have done this excursion and it is delightful. As you are sailing, you are listening to a description of what you are passing as well as sampling wines.
31 locals recommend
Schooner Excursions, Inc.
We have done this excursion and it is delightful. As you are sailing, you are listening to a description of what you are passing as well as sampling wines.
This is located in the midst of the town of Watkins Glen. Hike up and down the gorge which was formed thousands of years ago by glaciers or take a shuttle either way Wear sneakers and take your camera . Go early because it gets congested and avoid weekends
38 locals recommend
Watkins Glen Gorge Trail
1009 N Franklin StThis is located in the midst of the town of Watkins Glen. Hike up and down the gorge which was formed thousands of years ago by glaciers or take a shuttle either way Wear sneakers and take your camera . Go early because it gets congested and avoid weekends
Stop at the headquarters on Rt 414 for information (I have a map in the binder) Great hiking just five minutes from your suite
84 locals recommend
Finger Lakes National Forest
Stop at the headquarters on Rt 414 for information (I have a map in the binder) Great hiking just five minutes from your suite
An excellent rainy day activity. This is a world class museum with glass blowing exhibits, with ancient and modern works. At this time, they require reservations
252 locals recommend
Corning Museum of Glass
1 Museum WayAn excellent rainy day activity. This is a world class museum with glass blowing exhibits, with ancient and modern works. At this time, they require reservations
Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdBeautiful hiking and views
The well know t-shirt from Ithaca says "Ithaca is Gorges" because there are so many waterfalls to explore.
373 locals recommend
Buttermilk Falls State Park
The well know t-shirt from Ithaca says "Ithaca is Gorges" because there are so many waterfalls to explore.
Opening first week of June. Have lunch or dinner while cruising beautiful Seneca Lake
51 locals recommend
Captain Bill's Seneca Lake Cruises
1 N Franklin StOpening first week of June. Have lunch or dinner while cruising beautiful Seneca Lake
Finger Lakes Rail Riders
2039 Havens Corners RdFinger Lakes Seaplanes
13760 W Lake RdNational Soaring Museum
51 Soaring Hill DrYou can get a glider ride over beautiful Harris Hill
Wineries
Outstanding wines with fresh baked breads, cheeses, and meats to snack while doing a tasting with a warm and friendly staff.
55 locals recommend
Hector Wine Company
5610 NY-414Outstanding wines with fresh baked breads, cheeses, and meats to snack while doing a tasting with a warm and friendly staff.
This is a well known winery for their party atmosphere with dry and sweet wines. The Oasis is their outside venue with music on Friday nights.
68 locals recommend
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
5712 NY-414This is a well known winery for their party atmosphere with dry and sweet wines. The Oasis is their outside venue with music on Friday nights.
Damiani Wine Cellars
4704 NY-414Excellent dry wines.
Well known for its fine wines, they have a After Hours Sunset nightly where you can purchase wine by the glass or bottle to watch the sunset with their amazing view
37 locals recommend
Atwater Estate Vineyards, LLC
5055 NY-414Well known for its fine wines, they have a After Hours Sunset nightly where you can purchase wine by the glass or bottle to watch the sunset with their amazing view
Ryan William Vineyard
4156 NY-414Shalestone Vineyards
9681 NY-414They make only dry reds and they are excellent
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
9749 Middle RdStanding Stone Vineyards
9934 NY-414Stellar wines
Hillick & Hobbs Estate
3539 New York 79