FINGER LAKES VACATION SEASON IS HERE!
TAKE A LOOK AT ALL THE GREAT THINGS YOU CAN SEE AND DO
IN SENECA COUNTY. THE CENTER OF THE  FINGER LAKES.

Welcome to one of the most beautiful places on earth, Seneca County, in the heart of New York State's Finger Lakes Region. Tourism is alive and well here all year round, but with the warmth comes so many great things to do, from wine trails to fish tales, and everything in between.

You'll find beautiful vistas.Tons of outdoor activities and water sports. Winery and farm tours. Fabulous food, great shopping, world-changing history, charming accommodations. It's all right here. Whether you're planning a day trip,a quick overnight, a fun filled week, or you live in the region, here's a great place to find some great ideas on how to make the most of your time in Seneca County!

So have a look and have fun! Or click on the 2010 Travel Guide to view everywhere and everything on line!

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PLANNING YOUR FAMILY VACATION IN THE FINGER LAKES? READ THIS FIRST!

The Central Finger Lakes is packed with family fun! Here's an article that talks about family-friendly accommodations, attractions and activities for you and the kids to fill your vacation with -- even on a tight budget. Read the article...

NEW FOR 2010!

CAYUGA LAKE WINERIES BY WATER BOATERS' WINE TOUR

Here's a new fun way to do a wine trail -- BY WATER. Goose Watch Winery, Thirsty Owl Wine Company and Sheldrake Point Vineyard have started "Cayuga Lake Wineries by Water". Simply boat up to their docks and enjoy some time at these wonderful lakefront wineries! There is even shuttle service from the dock to the winery at both Goose Watch and Thirsty Owl! And from Sheldrake Point's dock, it's a short 3 minute stroll to their Tasting Room and Simply Red Bistro. Get more boating details...

SENECA COUNTY'S CENTRAL FINGER LAKES GETAWAYS & HOLIDAYS

All inclusive Central Finger Lakes vacation packages with itineraries and addons are now available through our travel agent, Young's Travel. You'll find them under the "Resource" pull down menu at the top, or click here and go there now.

FISHING CHARTERS ON CAYUGA LAKE & SENECA LAKE!
Click here for the Fishing Charter 411...

COMING THIS SUMMER! HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS & GUIDED TRAIL RIDES!
The Glass Magnolia in Interlaken has a few new additions. Tennessee Walking Horses! This summer they will be offering lessons and rides! Saddle up and go...

ANIMAL AND WINE LOVERS, HERE'S AN EVENT THAT COMBINE YOUR PASSIONS!

The Grapehound Wine Tour
July 30-Aug 1, 2010
Participating wineries and businesses along Seneca Lake

In its fifth year, The Grapehound Wine Tour is a celebration of greyhound adoption held at Silver Springs Winery, 4408 State Route 414 north of Burdett, on Friday and Saturday, July 30-31.  Greyhound owners convene from as far away as North Carolina and Illinois to celebrate what great pets greyhounds make and tour area wineries. 
 
Greyhound vendors located at Silver Springs sell various goods and food throughout the weekend.  On Friday evening we have musical entertainment and later Saturday afternoon we have an ice cream social and a blessing of the hounds. 
 
Local folks who are interested in seeing or even adopting ex-racing greyhounds are iinvited to attend.  The $25 wine tour ticket includes a commemorative wine glass and wine tasting at various wineries;  there is no charge for local folks to stop out, browse the vendors and meet some beautiful greyhounds.

More info at www.graphounds.com.
 

NEW EATERIES FEED THE FINGER LAKES FOODIE FRENZIE

Got a yen for Chinese?  HAPPY FAMILY on Fall Street in Seneca Falls is the perfect choice. Great food, great ambiance, great service, great hours! Eat in if you can, take out if you can't. Call 315.712.0088 for reservations or to place a carry-out order.

Gourmet pizza. Using home grown ingredients and local produce, cheeses and meats. 5% going to relieve hunger in the community. Swing by and enjoy a meal that does a body and a community good. The COPPER OVEN at Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery off Rt 89 along Cayuga Lake is now open Thursdays-Sundays. 607.869.5299. 

Top off a great day on the course with a course or two in the new GREEN SIDE GRILL at the Seneca Falls Country Club. The course is open to the public as the Green Side's restaurant and bar. Opened by the two regionally respected chefs of Pure Catering, you're sure to enjoy a meal filled with local ingredients and culinary flare. The Club is located on Rt 89 near the top of Cayuga Lake, and the Grill is open 7 days a week. 315.567.3137

Looking to dine canal side? Try the newest Seneca County eatery! BULL'S RUN GRILLE & ALEHOUSE  on Ovid Street in Seneca Falls (right at the Ovid Street Bridge) is an American Grille & Alehouse with an Italian attitude. Dine on the waterfront deck overlooking the Seneca-Cayuga Canal. Or cool off in the bar catch a game on one of their nine wide-screen TVs. Open for lunch and dinner 6 days a week (closed Mondays)  – with an extensive menu of gourmet pub fare, specialty pizzas and sandwiches, vegetarian delights, and pasta dishes. 315.712.4610

WHERE ARE THEY? MAP THE RESTAURANTS...

OPEN FOR THE SEASON!

EATS

Crow's Nest: Dine Seneca Lakeside in Geneva! Come by boat or car.

Kidders Landing: Cayuga Lakeside Dining in Interlaken. Come by boat or car.

Mac's Drive In: Have a "Happy Days" dining experience in Waterloo...

Suzanne's Fine Regional Cuisine: Gourmet dishes using local ingredients at this much lauded restaurant in Lodi. Weekends through June...

 ATTRACTIONS

National Memorial Day Museum in Waterloo, Tuesday through Saturday 10-5, Sundays starting late May.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton House, part of the Women's Rights Historical Park, is open for tours. Also see the Wesleyan Chapel in Seneca Falls, and the M'Clintock House in Waterloo through the Park, not to mention their exhibits...

 

Fuzzy Guppies & Waterloo Harbor Campgrounds: Tent or Trailer camp at this family run campground in Waterloo and rent kayaks, canoes, paddleboats and other human powered watercraft, or take a spin in the hamster ball...

 

 

  

THE CAYUGA-SENECA CANAL LOCKS (AND ALL OF NY'S ERIE CANAL SYSTEM)

ARE OPEN FOR THE SEASON!

2010 Canal Navigational Season & Hours:
May 1-26, 7am-5pm
May 27-Sept. 8, 7am-10pm

Sept 9-Nov. 15: 7am-5pm

ENJOY SENECA COUNTY!