The Finger Lakes Travel Guide

The Finger Lakes stretch like narrow north-south slashes across western central New York. Their names evoke the tribes of the Iroquois Confederacy that dominated this area for more than two centuries. From east to west, the lakes are Otisco, Skaneateles, Owasco, Cayuga, Seneca, Keuka, Canandaigua, Honeoye, Canadice, Hemlock, and Conesus.

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The Finger Lakes Hotels

Lodging options in the cities range from full-service hotels to budget chain properties and individualized B&Bs. Outside the cities you're likely to...read more

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The Finger Lakes Restaurants

The larger cities offer a full range of dining options, from trendy restaurants to ethnic eateries. Ithaca and Rochester, in particular, are havens for...read more

Things To Do

Things To Do in The Finger Lakes

Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.

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The Finger Lakes Experiences

  • Top Reasons to Go to The Finger Lakes

    Wineries: Finger Lakes wineries are coming in to their own, and touring vineyards has become quite the industry for this part of the state. Follow... Read more

  • The Wine Trails

    One of the top reasons to visit the Finger Lakes is the wine. The region has three American Viticultural Areas, a federal designation. The Finger... Read more

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