Fun in the Fingerlakes

Mary Beth
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!
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AJ's Family Diner
7176 Main St
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Classic 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!
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Thirsty Owl Wine Company
6799 Elm Beach Rd
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Seasonal 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.
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Cayuga Lake Creamery
8421 NY-89
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Local homemade NY ice cream with countless classic and unique flavors to try.
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Finger Lakes Cider House
4017 Hickok Rd
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Grist Iron Brewing Company
4880 NY-414
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The Ginny Lee at Wagner Vineyards
9322 NY-414
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State Bakery + Smokehouse
3512 New York 89
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Hazelnut Kitchen
53 E Main St
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Italian Kitchen
7182 N Main St
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Wolffy's Grill and Marina
2943 Lower Lake Rd
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O'malley's Cabin On The Lake
7938 County Rd 153
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Wine (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.
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Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery
6800 NY-89
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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.
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!
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Thirsty Owl Wine Company
6799 Elm Beach Rd
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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!
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 89
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.
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!
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Finger Lakes Cider House
4017 Hickok Rd
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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!
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Grist Iron Brewing Company
4880 NY-414
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Sheldrake Point Winery
7448 County Rd 153
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Lost Kingdom Brewery & Firehouse Tap Room
7160 Main St

Outdoor 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!
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Taughannock Falls
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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.
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Parque Estatal Watkins Glen
1009 N Franklin St
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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.
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!
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Finger Lakes National Forest
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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!
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Buttermilk Falls State Park
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Hiking, swimming at the base of Buttermilk Falls, and beautiful gorge view!
Montezuma National Wildlife Reserve
Montezuma National Wildlife Reserve
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Sampson State Park
Sampson State Park
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Cornell Botanic Gardens
124 Comstock Knoll Dr
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Black Diamond Trail
Black Diamond Trail
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The 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 89
The 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

Our local grocery store - small, but suitable for lake life!
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Ovid Big M
7174 Main St
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Our local grocery store - small, but suitable for lake life!
Local brews and bakes to jumpstart your morning!
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Seneca Coffee House
2160 County Rd 139
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Local brews and bakes to jumpstart your morning!
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Waterloo Premium Outlets
655 NY-318
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Museums

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Women's Rights National Historical Park
136 Fall Street
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Sciencenter
601 1st St
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Museum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg Rd
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Cayuga Nature Center
1420 Taughannock Blvd
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Johnson Museum of Art
114 Central Ave
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International Motor Racing Research Center
610 S Decatur St
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National Women's Hall of Fame
1 Canal St
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Wonderful Life Museum, Seneca
76 Fall St
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Museo del Vidrio de Corning
1 Museum Way
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