As destinations around the world reopen, travelers are returning to the experiences they’ve missed. Over the coming weeks we’ll highlight places welcoming visitors again under the banner #WelcomeBacktoTravel. Here, take a visual and descriptive tour of New York’s Finger Lakes region, a place known for scenic lakes, outdoor recreation, wineries and craft beverages.
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Two Goats Brewing occupies a renovated 19th-century barn on Seneca Lake, offering a solid beer selection, a relaxed welcoming atmosphere and beautiful waterfront views. © Tracey Cullen -
The Keuka Outlet Trail links Keuka and Seneca lakes with seven miles of wooded path for fishing, biking, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. © Tracey Cullen
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On Cayuga Lake’s west shore, Sheldrake Point Winery—once an orchard and dairy—offers tastings including house and ice wines amid historic farmland converted to vineyards in 1997. © Tracey Cullen
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While the Finger Lakes are famed for wine, the region also has a vibrant craft beer scene. Starkey’s Lookout combines wine, craft beer, tasty small plates and expansive lake views. © Tracey Cullen
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Taughannock Falls State Park features a dramatic 215-foot waterfall and scenic overlooks, plus multiuse trails for hiking and other outdoor recreation. © Tracey Cullen
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Seneca Lake, the second-longest and deepest Finger Lake, features a public pier, boardwalk, marina, boat launch and waterfront dining—ideal for boating and lakeside leisure. © Liz Van Steenburgh | Dreamstime.com
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Vineyard View Winery is a fifth-generation grape farm that welcomes visitors with quality wines, a relaxed tasting room and sweeping views of Keuka Lake. © Tracey Cullen
