Stories, tips, and local perspectives from across the Finger Lakes.
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.
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 Finger Lakes region runs on agriculture as much as it runs on wine. From strawberry fields in June to apple orchards in October, here are the farm stands and u-pick operations that locals actually visit.
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.
The Finger Lakes produces some of the best artisan cheese in New York State, from goat chevre to aged cow’s milk wheels. Here is every creamery worth visiting, ranked by quality and experience.
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.
Brunch in the Finger Lakes ranges from farm-to-table plates at winery restaurants to diner pancakes stacked high. Here are the best options in every major town, from Geneva to Ithaca.
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.
Eleven lakes, dozens of launch points, and some of the cleanest water in the Northeast. Here is where to paddle in the Finger Lakes, with rental info, parking details, and what each lake is actually like from the water.
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.