Category: New York
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The Best Things To Do In Watkins Glen New York
Watkins Glen, New York is one of the most spectacular places to travel to in the Finger Lake region. The one thing that Watkin Glen is most prevalently known for is its gorgeous waterfalls, however the region also has a variety of delightful hiking trails, dairies/farms, vineyards, and breweries. There are also a multitude of…
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Glenora Falls
One of the most fantastic waterfalls that you will find in the Finger Lakes is the lovely Glenora Falls. This enchanting spot resides within a private property at 74 South Glenora Road in Dundee, New York, and it is right off the Seneca Lake. If you are staying in Watkins Glen, it is less then…
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Catherine Creek Marsh
If you are visiting the Finger Lakes, and enjoy beautiful serene nature areas, you will want to check out the Catherine Creek Marsh. The address for this location is 401 Rock Cabin Road, Watkins Glen, New York. It is on the southern end of the Seneca Lake in Schuyler County. This area is a well…
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Seneca Lake
When you are traveling to the Finger Lake region of New York, one of the most impressive (and largest) lakes that you will want to visit is the Seneca Lake. This lake is actually the deepest of all the Finger Lakes, and can reach depths over 600 feet (183 meters) and runs almost 38 miles…
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Eagle Cliff Falls
One of the most ethereal and elegant waterfalls that you will find in the Finger Lake region of New York is the Eagle Cliff Falls. The address for this waterfall is 135 Havana Glen Road, Montour Falls, NY 14865, and it is within the Havana Glen Park. This location is south of Watkins Glen State…
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Keuka Lake
One of the most peaceful, relaxing, and beautiful spots in the Finger Lake region of New York that you should visit is the Keuka Lake. This lake is very well known as an excellent fishing spot, and it even hosts a great variety of them such as yellow perch, trout, landlocked salmon, and even bass.…
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Birkett Mills Pancake Griddle
If you are interested in checking out the world’s largest pancake griddle, you will have to make a stop at Birkett Mills in Penn Yan, New York! You can find this location on the north region of the Keuka Lake, and it is west of the Seneca Lake in the Finger Lake area. The address…
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Cascade Mills Falls
A wonderful spot on the Keuka Outlet Trail that you will want to check out is the Cascade Mills Falls. It is located between Penn Yan and Dresden in the Finger Lake region of New York, and you can find parking right by the junction of Route 9 and Outlet Road. After you park, you…
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Seneca Mills Falls Keuka Outlet Trail New York
One of the most beautiful, historical, and picturesque waterfalls in the Finger Lake region of New York, is the Seneca Mills Falls. It is situated between the Seneca and Keuka Lakes in the town of Milo, and it is one of the most iconic spots to visit on the Keuka Outlet Trail. If you are…
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Shtayburne Farm Creamery Rock Stream New York
If you are looking to try some truly delicious, high quality cheeses and ice cream flavors while you are visiting the Finger Lake region of New York, you will want to stop by the Shtayburne Farm. They are located off of Seneca Lake at 2909 Chase Road, Rock Stream, NY 14878. If you are in…
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Shequaga Falls New York
If you are traveling to the Finger Lake region of New York, a very impressive waterfall to check out is the Shequaga Falls. It is located in the town of Montour in Schuyler County, and it is really close to Watkins Glen (about a 3 mile/4.8 km) drive. You will have to street park for…
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The Best Barbecue In Watkins Glen New York
On our visit to Watkins Glen, New York, there was one barbecue spot that was truly amazing. In between all of our hiking adventures, we happened to stop at Nickel’s Pit BBQ. It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy some of the most delicious locally sourced meats. They are located at 207 N…
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Templar Falls New York
If you are interested in checking out a slightly hidden, but absolutely gorgeous waterfall near Watkins Glen, New York, I highly recommend a visit to the Templar Falls (also known as Twin Falls.) If you are traveling from Watkins Glen, it is less then a ten minute drive. There is not an admission fee,…
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Hector Falls New York
When we traveled up to Watkins Glen, New York, we were amazed at the wealth of beautiful waterfalls that were in the area. A really alluring roadside waterfall that we happened to encounter was Hector Falls. Hector Falls is located on Route 414 on the east side of the Seneca Lake. If you are in…
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The Best Pizza Near Watkins Glen New York
If you are looking for an elevated pizza experience near Watkins Glen, New York, you will definitely want to check out the Scale House Brewery. They are located at 5930 State Route 414 in Hector, New York. This spot is north of Watkins Glen, and is about a 12 minute drive on the east…
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Hiking In Watkins Glen State Park
Watkins Glen State Park is such an incredible hiking area in the Finger Lake region of New York. It is located just south of Seneca Lake (the address is 1009 N Franklin Street Watkins Glen, NY.) It provides spectacular nature areas to explore with waterfalls, cliffs, plunge basins, and really unique rock formations. My husband…
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The Best Things To Do In Ithaca New York
Ithaca, New York, is one of the most beautiful areas to visit in the Northeastern part of the United States. The region has some of the most gorgeous or as locals say “gorges” waterfalls that you will ever see, fabulous areas to hike, delightful farms/dairies, restaurants, breweries, and wonderful day trip activities as well. This…
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The Best Fried Chicken In Ithaca New York
Fried Chicken is truly the ultimate comfort food in my humble opinion. There is something about the crunchy texture in combination to the hot chicken wrapped inside that is so delectable. If you are interested in trying some really amazing fried chicken when you are traveling to Ithaca, New York, you have to check out…
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Myers Point Lighthouse
Whenever we travel near a body of water, one of the first things that we look for is a lighthouse. They are always so beautiful and have this beacon of hope to them that is unlike any other structure. They literally shine light into darkness, and help vessels on the water navigate where they would…
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Ludlowville Park And The Secret Waterfall
If you are interested in seeing a really beautiful nature area that is a little off the regular path in the Ithaca New York region, you will want to check out Ludlowville Park and its secret waterfall. Perhaps the word “secret” is a little bold of a term, but I would say that it is…
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Cascadilla Gorge Trail
One of the most vibrant and beautiful waterfall spots that you can hike in Ithaca is the Cascadilla Gorge Trail. On our travels there, we parked on Linn Street, and this was very close to the lower entrance of the waterfall. As you walk up to the main lower fall, you will cross a little…
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Ithaca Farmers Market
When we were visiting Ithaca New York, we knew that we had to find a spot that provided healthy fresh foods to keep our energy up so we could fully enjoy our travels in between all of our hiking adventures. Luckily, we did find that at the Ithaca Farmers Market. The address of this location…
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Cabin View Alpacas Trumansburg New York
In our travels around the Ithaca New York region, we knew that we had to stop at the adorable Cabin View Alpaca Farm! This farm is located about 24 minutes from Ithaca at 9435 Congress Street Ext in Trumansburg NY, on the west side of the Cayuga Lake. I have always been obsessed with alpacas,…
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Taughannock Falls State Park
One of the most interesting and truly magnificent waterfalls that we had the opportunity to see while visiting New York was the Taughannock Falls. We stayed in Ithaca, and it took us a little less then 20 minutes to get there (about a 10 mile drive) and the location is slightly northwest of the city.…
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Why You Should Visit The Cayuga Nature Center In Ithaca New York
The Cayuga Nature Center, which is located in Ithaca New York, is truly such an amazing spot to visit. The center has its regular openings from Labor Day to Memorial Day with the trails and treetops available daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the lodge closed. For the summer schedule, from Memorial Day…
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Why You Should Visit The Lively Run Goat Dairy In Interlaken New York
The Finger Lake region of New York is not only known for their delightful nature areas, but also for their gorgeous farms as well, and in particular the dairy farms. If you are traveling to Ithaca, New York, you will definitely want to visit the Lively Run Goat Dairy Farm and Creamery. They have…
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Why You Should Visit The Fall Creek Suspension Bridge In Ithaca New York
The Fall Creek Suspension Bridge, which is located in Ithaca New York, is a must visit if you are traveling to or live in this beautiful and picturesque area. It is situated right by Fall Creek Drive (the address is 310 Fall Creek Drive, Ithaca NY, 14850), and it is also within the range of…
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Ithaca Falls Natural Area
The Ithaca Falls are located on Lake Street, and it is actually easy to see the waterfall right from the sidewalk by the road. You will find that there are two small parking lots where the Lake Street crosses Fall Creek. On the day we visited the area, we were lucky to find a nice…
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The Sagan Planet Walk Ithaca New York
If you are looking for a great activity for the whole family while visiting Ithaca, New York, you will definitely want to check out the Sagan Planet Walk! It is 3/4 of a miles long, and is a wonderful way to learn about our solar system in addition to taking in beautiful views of the…
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Northeast Allie Restaurant Review-Ithaca Beer Co.
One of the best breweries that you can find in the Finger Lakes is the Ithaca Beer Co. The address for the location that we went to in Ithaca (and the one that this article reviews) is 122 Ithaca Beer Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850. If you are going to their Collegetown location, they are…
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The Robert H. Treman State Park
The Robert H. Treman State Park is such an awesome location in Ithaca that you will definitely want to check out for the whole family. The address for this location is 105 Enfield Falls Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. There is a parking lot right by the entrance as well. There are a variety of trails…
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Buttermilk Falls Ithaca New York
Buttermilk Falls is such a magnificent waterfall that you will want to visit when you travel to Ithaca, New York. The really nice thing about this particular waterfall is that it is right by the entrance of the park, and pretty easy to access. If you want to do the hike up the stairs on…