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Winery
Wagner's are known for their spectacular Rieslings. Be sure to get the John Pulos experience. He is by far the most knowledgeable sommelier. You will have to call in advance and request him. Tell him Joe V sent you!
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Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery
9322 New York 414Wagner's are known for their spectacular Rieslings. Be sure to get the John Pulos experience. He is by far the most knowledgeable sommelier. You will have to call in advance and request him. Tell him Joe V sent you!
If you’re here looking for great wines and great times—the kind you want to share with friends and family—grab a glass. That’s why we’re here, too. Since 1852, six generations of Hazlitt’s have farmed the land, so our roots are deep. But it’s more than land. It’s a lifestyle. Relaxed, friendly, and unpretentious. A lifestyle we hope you share along with our wines. Stop in and see us on the postcard-perfect east side of Seneca Lake.
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Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
5712 NY-414If you’re here looking for great wines and great times—the kind you want to share with friends and family—grab a glass. That’s why we’re here, too. Since 1852, six generations of Hazlitt’s have farmed the land, so our roots are deep. But it’s more than land. It’s a lifestyle. Relaxed, friendly, and unpretentious. A lifestyle we hope you share along with our wines. Stop in and see us on the postcard-perfect east side of Seneca Lake.
Bagley’s is known for it’s laid back attitude and unpretentious approach to wine. As one of the oldest wineries along Seneca lake we are very proud of our unique history. We opened our doors in 1980 and have been growing, producing and selling wine from our 40 acre farm in Hector. Our founder Dave Bagley was passionate about Finger Lakes wine and loved sharing his wines with many visitors over the years. Sadly, Dave passed away in 2008, but his legacy lives on as his daughter Brittany has followed in his footsteps. Today Bagley’s is female owned, and operated with a small family-like crew that works very hard to produce delicious wines to share with their customers. And you never know when a good time is going to break out!
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Bagley's Poplar Ridge Vineyards
9782 NY-414Bagley’s is known for it’s laid back attitude and unpretentious approach to wine. As one of the oldest wineries along Seneca lake we are very proud of our unique history. We opened our doors in 1980 and have been growing, producing and selling wine from our 40 acre farm in Hector. Our founder Dave Bagley was passionate about Finger Lakes wine and loved sharing his wines with many visitors over the years. Sadly, Dave passed away in 2008, but his legacy lives on as his daughter Brittany has followed in his footsteps. Today Bagley’s is female owned, and operated with a small family-like crew that works very hard to produce delicious wines to share with their customers. And you never know when a good time is going to break out!
Glenora Wine Cellars is a beautiful winery resort located on Seneca Lake in New York’s Finger Lakes Wine Country. Since we opened our doors in 1977 as the first winery on Seneca Lake, we have been producing award-winning Finger Lakes wines and offering year round hospitality. With daily wine tastings and cellar tours, you not only can taste our high quality wines, but go behind-the-scenes and see where it’s made. This is the only winery I have listed on the west side of the lake.
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Glenora Wine Cellars
5435 NY-14Glenora Wine Cellars is a beautiful winery resort located on Seneca Lake in New York’s Finger Lakes Wine Country. Since we opened our doors in 1977 as the first winery on Seneca Lake, we have been producing award-winning Finger Lakes wines and offering year round hospitality. With daily wine tastings and cellar tours, you not only can taste our high quality wines, but go behind-the-scenes and see where it’s made. This is the only winery I have listed on the west side of the lake.
Sightseeing
Hiking the Gorge in Watkins Glen is a must! Be sure to have your sneakers on! You may want to park at the upper entrance as it's around 800 steps, you can pay for a shuttle back to your car. Plan on spending 2 hours. As with anything in Watkins, it's best to start early on busy weekends.
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Watkins Glen State Park
1009 N Franklin StHiking the Gorge in Watkins Glen is a must! Be sure to have your sneakers on! You may want to park at the upper entrance as it's around 800 steps, you can pay for a shuttle back to your car. Plan on spending 2 hours. As with anything in Watkins, it's best to start early on busy weekends.
Taughannock Falls State Park offers hiking and nature trails, camping and picnicking. The park includes a stretch of Cayuga Lake's shoreline, where swimming, fishing, and a boat launch are available. In the winter, the park offers facilities and trails for ice-skating, sledding, and cross-country skiing.
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Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdTaughannock Falls State Park offers hiking and nature trails, camping and picnicking. The park includes a stretch of Cayuga Lake's shoreline, where swimming, fishing, and a boat launch are available. In the winter, the park offers facilities and trails for ice-skating, sledding, and cross-country skiing.
The 16,212 acre Finger Lakes National Forest is located between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. This National Forest has over 30 miles of interconnecting trails that traverse gorges, ravines, pastures and woodlands. It is a hidden, somewhat unknown gem located here in Central New York. While hiking through pastures you may see cows grazing at times as the National Forest rents out the pastures to local farms. Be sure to close the gates behind you!" As an avid outdoorsman, I was always blessed with having the National Forest in my back yard. It's a must see, even driving the seasonal roads. No worries... You can obtain a detailed map from the Hector Ranger Station at 5218 NY-414, Hector, NY 14841
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Finger Lakes National Forest
The 16,212 acre Finger Lakes National Forest is located between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. This National Forest has over 30 miles of interconnecting trails that traverse gorges, ravines, pastures and woodlands. It is a hidden, somewhat unknown gem located here in Central New York. While hiking through pastures you may see cows grazing at times as the National Forest rents out the pastures to local farms. Be sure to close the gates behind you!" As an avid outdoorsman, I was always blessed with having the National Forest in my back yard. It's a must see, even driving the seasonal roads. No worries... You can obtain a detailed map from the Hector Ranger Station at 5218 NY-414, Hector, NY 14841
Smith Park is a community waterfront park with camping and picnicking facilities, a boat launch, swimming beach, and showers. It is open seasonally from the first weekend in May through the last weekend of September. This is a great place to swim as there are Lifeguards on duty. It also has a pavilion for picnics, just a great place to go!
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Smith Memorial Park
5303 Park AveSmith Park is a community waterfront park with camping and picnicking facilities, a boat launch, swimming beach, and showers. It is open seasonally from the first weekend in May through the last weekend of September. This is a great place to swim as there are Lifeguards on duty. It also has a pavilion for picnics, just a great place to go!
Clute Park Campground is host to 35 acres of Family Recreational Area within walking distance of downtown Watkins Glen.
View Beautiful Seneca Lake while camping with electric (20, 30, 50 amps), water, sewer, cable TV and Wi-Fi. There is swimming, picnic areas, fishing, boat launch, tennis courts, fire rings, children's play ground, skate park, small fry ball field, kayak launch (rentals available), Community Center and Pavilion rentals.
Dogs/pets are allowed only when kept on a leash. A Village law requires you clean up after your pets. Please bring proof of rabies vaccination to the Parks Office upon arrival.
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Clute Park Campground
155 S Clute Park DrClute Park Campground is host to 35 acres of Family Recreational Area within walking distance of downtown Watkins Glen.
View Beautiful Seneca Lake while camping with electric (20, 30, 50 amps), water, sewer, cable TV and Wi-Fi. There is swimming, picnic areas, fishing, boat launch, tennis courts, fire rings, children's play ground, skate park, small fry ball field, kayak launch (rentals available), Community Center and Pavilion rentals.
Dogs/pets are allowed only when kept on a leash. A Village law requires you clean up after your pets. Please bring proof of rabies vaccination to the Parks Office upon arrival.
Food scene
A short ride on 414 north will bring you to this brewery with awesome brews and food! The views of Seneca Lake aren't bad either!
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Grist Iron Brewing Company
4880 NY-414A short ride on 414 north will bring you to this brewery with awesome brews and food! The views of Seneca Lake aren't bad either!
Gourmet pizza and craft beer? Yeah, trust me it's great. The meatballs are awesome! And again, the view is pretty good!
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Scale House Brewery
5930 NY-414Gourmet pizza and craft beer? Yeah, trust me it's great. The meatballs are awesome! And again, the view is pretty good!
Nestled in the hills above Seneca Lake and located a stone's throw from the gorge in Watkins Glen State Park the Seneca Lodge has been a landmark for vacationers, sportsmen and racing enthusiasts for more than 50 years. It has also one of the best Prime Rib entree's you'll ever have. The bar is totally unique and a must see.
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Seneca Lodge
3600 Walnut RdNestled in the hills above Seneca Lake and located a stone's throw from the gorge in Watkins Glen State Park the Seneca Lodge has been a landmark for vacationers, sportsmen and racing enthusiasts for more than 50 years. It has also one of the best Prime Rib entree's you'll ever have. The bar is totally unique and a must see.
This is a great local Italian family restaurant. There is the entrance from the front for dining, or in the back for pick up orders. They also have delivery after 4:30 pm. It can be a little hectic getting to on busy tourist days, I normally get delivery in the evening.
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Jerlando's Ristorante & Pizza Company
400 N Franklin StThis is a great local Italian family restaurant. There is the entrance from the front for dining, or in the back for pick up orders. They also have delivery after 4:30 pm. It can be a little hectic getting to on busy tourist days, I normally get delivery in the evening.
Boating
Seneca Lake is an exceptional spot for sailing and other recreational boating. Marinas in Waterloo and just south of Geneva offer boat rentals, campgrounds and marine supplies. The big double-decker cruise boats that depart from Watkins Glen are popular with visitors. You're sure to spot these ships if you're on the lake for the day. The Seneca Lake State Park in Geneva features public boat launches and a marina, as well as a picnic area and a swimming beach.
The Municipal Campgrounds and Marina in Montour Falls is a great spot off the lake with campgrounds, public boat launches and plenty of boat slips. Boaters can access the lake through the Old Barge Canal.
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Glen Harbor Marina
517 E 4th St Seneca Lake is an exceptional spot for sailing and other recreational boating. Marinas in Waterloo and just south of Geneva offer boat rentals, campgrounds and marine supplies. The big double-decker cruise boats that depart from Watkins Glen are popular with visitors. You're sure to spot these ships if you're on the lake for the day. The Seneca Lake State Park in Geneva features public boat launches and a marina, as well as a picnic area and a swimming beach.
The Municipal Campgrounds and Marina in Montour Falls is a great spot off the lake with campgrounds, public boat launches and plenty of boat slips. Boaters can access the lake through the Old Barge Canal.
In addition to being a campground, they also have a daily boat launch fee of $5.00
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Smith Memorial Park
5303 Park AveIn addition to being a campground, they also have a daily boat launch fee of $5.00