Finger Lakes Region

Travel Guide

Geneva showing a house and heritage elements
Geneva which includes a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes
Highland Park featuring a park
Robert H. Treman State Park featuring a cascade
Rosamond Gifford Zoo which includes bird life and zoo animals

Eleven sparkling lakes, miles of hiking trails and striking gorges make this area of New York state a true natural paradise.

Visit the Finger Lakes Region in central New York state for unspoiled natural beauty. Taste local wines on the winery trails, splash under cascading waterfalls and head to museums for a cultural education in everything from art to airplanes to women’s rights.

Experience scenic beauty in state parks and along the waterways leading to Lake Ontario. Hike through Watkins Glen State Park to see its stunning waterfalls, go boating in Erie Canal and watch birds from the Main Pool Observation Tower in Montezuma Wildlife Refuge. Other natural highlights include Taughannock Falls State Park in Ulysses, home to a 215-foot (20-meter) waterfall, one of the highest waterfalls east of the Rocky Mountains.

Foodies will enjoy browsing the Ithaca Farmers’ Market, while children will go wild for the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse. Try your hand at glassmaking at the Corning Museum of Glass and admire photography exhibits at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester.

Taste the quality red and white wines produced in the region on the Canandaigua Wine Trail, the Seneca Lake Wine Trail and the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. Stop at wineries along the way to learn about the winemaking process.

Seneca Falls was one of the hubs of the women’s suffrage movement in the U.S. Visit the National Women's Hall of Fame to find out more about this historic campaign. In Auburn, see Harriet Tubman’s home and learn how she helped hundreds of slaves to freedom.

Finger Lakes is easily accessible with two regional airports, two international airports and train stations in both Rochester and Syracuse. Most visitors arrive some time between June and August when the weather is the warmest, but don’t rule out the winter months for beautiful snowy landscapes and accommodations deals.

Arrive in Finger Lakes in any season and it will soon be obvious just why this region is such a popular escape for East Coast city dwellers. Choose to relax and unplug, or strap on your gear for an outdoor adventure.

Where to stay in Finger Lakes Region

Genesee River\'s High Falls showing street scenes and a city as well as a couple

Downtown Rochester

Live music, theaters, and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Rochester. Make a stop by Blue Cross Arena or Genesee River while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Downtown Rochester
Clinton Square featuring a city, heritage architecture and a garden

Downtown Syracuse

Travelers come to Downtown Syracuse for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Landmark Theatre and Clinton Square while you're in town.

Downtown Syracuse
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Irondequoit

If you're spending some time in Irondequoit, Seabreeze Amusement Park and Irondeqouit Bay State Marine Park are top sights worth seeing.

Irondequoit
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Lakefront

While visiting Lakefront, you might make a stop by sights like Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium.

Lakefront
Carrier Dome featuring modern architecture

Eastside

While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse Stage.

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Rochester Central Business District

If you're spending some time in Rochester Central Business District, Genesee River and Blue Cross Arena are top sights worth seeing.

Rochester Central Business District
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester

Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester

2 out of 5
905 Lehigh Station Road, Henrietta, NY
The price is P5,056 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
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Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
LivAway Suites- Syracuse

LivAway Suites- Syracuse

2 out of 5
6595 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY
The price is P5,107 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
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Stay at this hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Destiny USA and JMA Wireless Dome are located ...
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Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle

Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle

2.5 out of 5
6491 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY
The price is P5,313 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
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P6,217 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
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The Flatts at North Shore

The Flatts at North Shore

3.5 out of 5
414 Exchange St, Geneva, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star spa condo in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Smith Center for the Arts and Finger Lakes ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
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The Flatts at North Shore
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