The Finger Lakes are 11 lakes in Central New York. The area has earned a reputation as New York’s premier wine region. Many of the wineries offer tours to visitors. There are also three wine trails that wind their way around Seneca, Cayuga, and Keuka Lakes. The recreational opportunities on the waters of the Finger Lakes number as many as the wineries dotting the landscape. Every imaginable type of boating is available to Finger Lakes visitors, including power boating, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, and white water rafting. Other popular activities are fishing, swimming, skiing, and windsurfing, to name a few. For those who want to explore the area’s beautiful wilderness, there is great hiking at Finger Lakes National Forest and many other state parks.

Along with all of the fantastic outdoor activities, the area is also rich in culture and history. Some of the excellent attractions in the area include the Corning Museum of Glass in Palmyra, the Rose Hill Mansion in Geneva, and the Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls. Vacationers in the mood for some excitement should head over to the Finger Lakes Race Track, where they can watch live and televised horse races. Other attractive features of the Finger Lakes Region include the numerous golf courses and driving ranges, relaxing spas, historical shopping districts, and the wide variety of restaurants. For an especially scenic meal, diners can take dinner cruises on one of the lakes. Throughout the year there are many unique festivals, celebrating everything from kites to Ansel Adams to wine. The Finger Lakes Region is a truly distinctive destination for a lake vacation.