Rebecca’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Maybe what made Watkins Glen the most famous - this stone stairway waterfall trail is super popular in the summer and well worth a visit. If you’re able to go during a weekday, that’s best for avoiding the crowds- otherwise head there first thing in the morning. The main entrance and parking lot are right on the main street in town but you can also start from the top and walk down instead. There is a shuttle at the bottom to bring you back to your car if you don’t want to walk back up.
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Parque Estatal Watkins Glen, Nueva York, Estados Unidos
1009 N Franklin StMaybe what made Watkins Glen the most famous - this stone stairway waterfall trail is super popular in the summer and well worth a visit. If you’re able to go during a weekday, that’s best for avoiding the crowds- otherwise head there first thing in the morning. The main entrance and parking lot are right on the main street in town but you can also start from the top and walk down instead. There is a shuttle at the bottom to bring you back to your car if you don’t want to walk back up.
We are so close to this that you’ll probably hear some races happening in the distance if you visit during the summer. It’s a unique road-style course that hosts NASCAR and other races. The (in)famous Summer Jam Festival of 1973 also took place here during which 600,000 people crammed into this tiny town to see the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers and others.
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Watkins Glen International
2790 County Route 16We are so close to this that you’ll probably hear some races happening in the distance if you visit during the summer. It’s a unique road-style course that hosts NASCAR and other races. The (in)famous Summer Jam Festival of 1973 also took place here during which 600,000 people crammed into this tiny town to see the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers and others.
Want to get out on the Lake? This sailing excursion is a great way to do it!
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Schooner Excursions, Inc.
Want to get out on the Lake? This sailing excursion is a great way to do it!
Food scene
Out of all 11 finger lakes, Seneca has the most wineries by far. You can easily find them all simply by driving around the lake (Rt 414 on the east side/ Rt 14 on the west side). Go for a drive and stop at your leisure when you see a fun-looking one or plan ahead to hit a few of our favorites: Lakewood Vineyards, Magnus Ridge (they have wine + cheese pairings!), Miles Winery, Hazlitt’s (there’s a tasting room but also on Fridays and Saturdays during the summer they have The Oasis- a fun outdoor bar with chill picnic tables, live music and usually a food truck), J.R. Dill, Atwater…. There’s literally so many.
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Seneca Lake Wine Trail
2 N Franklin StOut of all 11 finger lakes, Seneca has the most wineries by far. You can easily find them all simply by driving around the lake (Rt 414 on the east side/ Rt 14 on the west side). Go for a drive and stop at your leisure when you see a fun-looking one or plan ahead to hit a few of our favorites: Lakewood Vineyards, Magnus Ridge (they have wine + cheese pairings!), Miles Winery, Hazlitt’s (there’s a tasting room but also on Fridays and Saturdays during the summer they have The Oasis- a fun outdoor bar with chill picnic tables, live music and usually a food truck), J.R. Dill, Atwater…. There’s literally so many.
Another way to enjoy the lake with dining both on shore and on a large dinner boat.
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Captain Bill's Seneca Lake Cruises
1 N Franklin StAnother way to enjoy the lake with dining both on shore and on a large dinner boat.
City/town information
A little farther away (30 mins) but still worth a visit if you’d like to see some gorgeous hand-crafted glass items and/or check out how they’re made. Corning also has a lovely little downtown area to explore (lots of shops and restaurants etc.). The main area is called Market Street.
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Corning
A little farther away (30 mins) but still worth a visit if you’d like to see some gorgeous hand-crafted glass items and/or check out how they’re made. Corning also has a lovely little downtown area to explore (lots of shops and restaurants etc.). The main area is called Market Street.
Many shops and restaurants are in town for you to explore. Park pretty much anywhere and you can walk to almost anything. See our guidebook on your arrival for more specific suggestions.
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Watkins Glen
Many shops and restaurants are in town for you to explore. Park pretty much anywhere and you can walk to almost anything. See our guidebook on your arrival for more specific suggestions.
Hiking
Catharine Valley Trail
For a more adventurous hike check out the Finger Lakes Trail.
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Finger Lakes Trail
Finger Lakes TrailFor a more adventurous hike check out the Finger Lakes Trail.