7 Reasons to Rediscover New York’s Finger Lakes Region

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.

  • Two Goats Brewing

    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
  • Keuka Outlet Trail

    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
  • Sheldrake Point Winery

    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
  • Starkey’s Lookout

    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
  • Taughannock Falls State Park

    Taughannock Falls State Park features a dramatic 215-foot waterfall and scenic overlooks, plus multiuse trails for hiking and other outdoor recreation. © Tracey Cullen
  • Seneca Lake Harbor

    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
  • Vineyard View Winery

    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
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