Skaneateles is the prettiest village in the Finger Lakes: a compact downtown on the clearest lake in the region, with independent shops, good restaurants, and the kind of small-town charm that does not feel manufactured.

Finger Lakes farmers markets run from April through December, and the best ones sell produce, meats, cheeses, and prepared foods that rival anything in the region’s restaurants. Here is when and where to find them.

Good coffee exists in the Finger Lakes, but you have to know where to look. Here are the shops and roasters worth seeking out, from Ithaca’s deep bench to single-shop standouts in the small towns.

Letchworth State Park is 17 miles of deep gorge, three major waterfalls, and some of the most dramatic scenery east of the Mississippi. It is an hour west of the Finger Lakes and worth every minute of the drive.

Eleven lakes, five days, one route. This is the full Finger Lakes road trip, organized so you see every lake, hit the best stops, and do not spend the whole time in the car.

The Keuka Outlet Trail follows a historic outlet connecting Keuka Lake to Seneca Lake through a quiet gorge lined with old mill ruins, small waterfalls, and forest. It is one of the most underrated walks in the Finger Lakes.

The Finger Lakes has all the ingredients for a great couples’ trip: wine, lake views, good restaurants, gorge hikes, and small-town charm. Here is how to build a romantic weekend that does not feel scripted.

Hammondsport is a tiny village at the south end of Keuka Lake with an outsized history in wine and aviation. It also has one of the prettiest town squares in New York State. Here is how to spend a day there.

The Finger Lakes sits in prime antique country — farmhouses cleared out by generations, Mennonite craftsmanship, and small-town downtowns where rent is low enough for dealers to keep vast inventories. Here is where to find the good stuff.

Two of Ithaca’s best state parks sit within 10 minutes of each other and can be combined into a single spectacular hiking day. Here is how to do both, with trail details, parking info, and the order that works best.