Self-Guided Finger Lakes NY Audio Tour: Ithaca-Watkins Glen

ards, waterfalls, and charming lakeside towns. It’s one of the most relaxing drives in the Finger Lakes, with sweeping water views at every turn.

A family-friendly nature preserve near Ithaca featuring wooded trails, interactive exhibits, and the six-story TreeTops Treehouse. It’s a peaceful spot to learn about local wildlife and explore the forests of the Finger Lakes.

Home to one of the tallest single-drop waterfalls east of the Rockies, plunging 215 feet into a dramatic gorge. Easy trails and scenic overlooks make this a must-stop along Cayuga Lake.

It’s the easiest way to take in the full scale of Taughannock Falls without hiking.

A tranquil stretch of wetlands along Cayuga Lake, rich with birdlife and seasonal blooms. These marshes serve as an important habitat for herons, ducks, and migratory species while offering peaceful lake-edge scenery.

A lakeside winery on Cayuga Lake known for elegant cool-climate wines, especially Riesling and Cabernet Franc. With vineyard views and a relaxed tasting room, it’s a scenic stop along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail.

A popular Cayuga Lake winery known for award-winning Rieslings and bold reds. With vineyard views, a lively tasting room, and an on-site bistro, it’s a welcoming stop along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail.

It’s a peaceful place for a short hike, birdwatching, and taking in scenic lake views.

A lakeside park on the northern end of Cayuga Lake offering swimming, boating, and shaded picnic spots. With campsites and peaceful shoreline views, it’s a relaxing stop in the heart of the Finger Lakes.

A historic waterway connecting Cayuga and Seneca Lakes to the Erie Canal system. Once vital for trade and transport, today it’s popular for boating, fishing, and scenic waterfront views.

A historic Finger Lakes town best known as the birthplace of the women’s rights movement. Set along the Cayuga–Seneca Canal, Seneca Falls blends rich history with charming waterfront streets and small-town appeal.

This historic site preserves the legacy of the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention, the first women’s rights convention in the United States. Through the Wesleyan Chapel and related landmarks, it honors the movement that reshaped American history.

With forested shores and limited access, it offers peaceful scenery and a true back-to-nature escape.

A vibrant lakeside city at the northern tip of Seneca Lake, known for its wine scene, waterfront parks, and historic charm. Geneva blends Finger Lakes beauty with lively restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions.

A spacious waterfront park in Geneva offering lake access, picnic areas, and a marina. With walking paths and wide-open views of Seneca Lake, it’s a relaxing place to unwind in the Finger Lakes.

A striking 19th-century stone castle overlooking Seneca Lake in Geneva. Now a hotel, winery, and event venue, Belhurst blends historic charm with sweeping lake views in the heart of the Finger Lakes.

Known for its world-class wineries and scenic shoreline towns, Seneca Lake is the heart of the region’s wine country.

A family-owned winery on the west side of Seneca Lake known for its estate-grown Rieslings and warm, welcoming atmosphere. With scenic vineyard views and a farm-to-table café, it’s a classic Finger Lakes wine stop.

One of the most distinctive Finger Lakes, Keuka Lake is famous for its unique Y-shape and crystal-clear waters. Surrounded by rolling vineyards and charming lakeside towns, it’s a scenic gem in New York wine country.

A small, family-owned winery near Keuka Lake known for handcrafted, small-batch wines. With a relaxed tasting room and scenic vineyard views, Shaw Vineyard offers an intimate Finger Lakes wine experience.

The first winery established on Seneca Lake, Glenora Wine Cellars offers award-winning wines with sweeping lake views. Its hilltop tasting room and on-site inn make it a scenic highlight along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail.

A family-owned winery on the west side of Seneca Lake known for award-winning Rieslings and classic Finger Lakes varieties. With panoramic vineyard views and a welcoming tasting room, it’s a favorite stop along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail.

A charming lakeside village at the southern tip of Seneca Lake, known for its dramatic gorge and racing heritage. With waterfront views, small-town shops, and easy access to waterfalls, Watkins Glen is a Finger Lakes favorite.

Famous for its dramatic gorge trail, this park features 19 waterfalls cascading through a narrow stone canyon. With winding paths, stone bridges, and misty cliff walls, it’s one of the most breathtaking hikes in the Finger Lakes.

It’s the perfect starting point before heading into the park’s iconic gorge and waterfall trails.