Top Things to do in Finger Lakes
Top Hotels in Finger Lakes
- 1. Holiday Inn & Suites Syracuse Airport - Liverpool, an IHG Hotel
- 2. Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel
- 3. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rochester-Pittsford/Brighton, NY
- 4. Hampton Inn & Suites Syracuse North Airport Area
- 5. The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
- 6. La Tourelle Hotel, Bistro, Spa
- 7. Best Western Brockport Inn & Suites
- 8. Hampton Inn & Suites Syracuse Dewitt
- 9. The Craftsman Inn & Suites
- 10. Comfort Inn & Suites
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What to do and see in Finger Lakes, Finger Lakes: The Best Wineries & Vineyards
New York’s Finger Lakes region takes its name from 11 freshwater lakes placed like a handprint between Lake Ontario and the Pennsylvania border. Skiing, hiking and biking trails traverse the landscape; visitors can also indulge in various wine, cheese and beer trails. The area offers a culinary bounty, with an emphasis on farm-to-table cuisine. Rich history and culture are found throughout the region, with one attraction more inviting than the next.
Restaurants in Finger Lakes
1. Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 325 reviews
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard Estate grown wines are established from traditions of excellence and have a nationwide reputation for creating exceptionally lush, crisp and well-balanced wines.
Reviewed By Docsherri - Buffalo, United States
Of all the wineries we visited in 2 days of tastings around Seneca Lake, the best rieslings we had we here at Herman J Wiemer. We tasted all of the rieslings offered on their tasting menu and each one was excellent! If you have an opportunity to meet Oscar, the owner, he is such a lovely person to chat with! The rest of the staff we interacted with were also kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. Do not miss this winery!!
2. Silver Springs Winery L.L.C.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 536 reviews
Family owned small winery ... Hippie Attitude with international gold medal winning wines ... Dry red wines to Sweet wines ... we grow all our own grapes utilizing our three properties...Spring 2018 our Solar energy will give us a zero carbon footprint... friendly, inviting, loving, customer service...two of our wines benefit the local shelter... Brickoven pizza and seating for pizza, cheese and wine...in business since 2000 ... father daughter winemaker team ... multi generational family winery with roots in Italy ... #OneLove ... Peace ...
Reviewed By abtshudy
Silver Springs is always a must stop on our annual girls trip to the finger lakes. This year was no exception, even with restrictions for Covid (seated tastings, contact tracing, etc.), we were able to enjoy our tasting and all walked out with multiple bottles to take home. My friends in my group love the sweet fruit wines, while im more of a dry wine gal, which is perfect since Silver Springs has both the "Silver Springs" brand (sweeter and fruitier) and the "Don Giovanni" brand (dryer reds and whites) Our server Sarah was awesome, preparing a line up of wines for each of us to taste depending on what we liked. Would definitely recommend this place! Plus the hippie vibes are awesome and unique! My only negative would be their website is a little hard to navigate, since we werent sure what their Covid accommodations would be, but we were able to call and get someone right away!
3. Five Sons Winery & RG Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By laurauhly
This place is the best! We were looking for a local place with food, drinks, and space to host a small surprise party (around 25 people) for my mom’s retirement and this was the ideal spot! Our guests were able to have the back room all to ourselves, and everything was coordinated perfectly! The staff was extremely attentive to making sure there was enough delicious food put out at various increments and kept the wine coming! They were a blast to work with and helped to organize everything down to the last detail, even checking in to see what music we wanted to listen to. Beautiful location with lots of space options—the back room, front room, porch, etc, excellent food and beer & wine (especially the whites and ciders), and amazing staff—this place has it all! Thank you so much for a great day! : )
4. Wagner Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 388 reviews
Visitors to this popular winery in the Finger Lakes area can experience great wine-tasting, fine dining and tasting this establishment's newest addition- micro-brewed beers.
Reviewed By J5564DJjoeb - Kingsley, United States
Stopped for a tasting in mid September. So glad to see that Wagner's is adhering to all of the new protocols in this new era. We were fortunate enough to have a tasting with John. Certainly not your average tasting. We were treated to one of the most enjoyable hours we have spent in the Finger Lakes. We were educated not only on the origins of the winery, but the origins of the grapes themselves. This man really has a passion for the area and the entire industry. On top of that, the wines were really excellent. We are more into the dry reds, which were all great, but the whites were equally impressive. My personal favorite was the Caywood East dry Reisling, The beers are also very good, If time allows, we recommend a lunch stop at the Ginny Lee Cafe. Great food, wonderful views of the winery and vineyards, and a great drink menu featuring Wagner beers and wines by the glass or bottle .This place really has something for everyone. Keep up the great work John and Wagner's Joe and Lori Brennan
5. Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 672 reviews
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery is one of the most prestigious and beloved wineries in the Finger Lakes. The winery's founder, Dr. Konstantin Frank introduced vinifera (classic European grape varieties) to the Eastern United States which ignited a winemaking renaissance in the region. Without the contributions of Dr. Frank, the Finger Lakes wine region would not be where it is today. The winery was established in 1962 and is now in its fourth generation of Frank family ownership. The winery's tasting room overlooks beautiful Keuka Lake and some of the oldest vinifera vineyards in America.
Reviewed By ekwestrein - Troy, United States
Summary: Best wines, breathtaking view, and the best history of any winery we visited. Can’t miss this one if you are taking a tour of this area! Wine: Absolutely fantastic wines! A bunch of cool varietals you don’t usually see from this area, plus some amazing blends (but with so many different kinds of fruit to work with, there’s really no surprise there!). Sweet, dry, whites, reds, roses, sparkling, and everything in between; really something for everyone. Ambiance/View: BEAUTIFUL lake views and a very nice tasting room. We were lucky that there weren’t many people visiting when we went, but it seemed like it’d have enough room to still get good service if it got busy. Another really nice thing about this place is that we were greeted by Steven as soon as we walked up! It was so nice to have someone to get direction from right off the bat. Plus he was so nice and welcoming! A definite plus. Education: The tasting room staff (our bartender Vinnie, and the other bartender Paul) were very friendly and knowledgeable about the wines and the history of the vineyards - and what a history it is! It was so cool to learn about Dr. Frank and his contributions; plus we heard his name pop up so many more times from other wineries in the area recognizing his contributions. We didn’t do a tour, but next time we come back, we will definitely try to get in on the tours - they seemed amazing and included food for the price.
6. Anthony Road Wine Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
Anthony Road Wine Company is dedicated to producing wines that reflect the soils and climate of the Finger Lakes Region in New York. Our varietals are made from grapes that are grown in vineyards that are owned or managed by the Martini Family. We invite you to come and spend time with us at our table. Our tastings are seated and by appointment in a relaxed atmosphere. we offer 6 wine tasting Flight Options to chose from. Each flight offers something a little different. Don't want to do a tasting... then please enjoy a glass or bottle of wine with family and friends on our patio and grounds outside while you take in the spectacular views of Seneca Lake. Outside space is first come first serve. We also have a garden featuring vegetables, flowers, herbs and grapes that we welcome visitors to walk through. We hope to see you soon.
Reviewed By S4991QIalank
Great winery! Wine was presented very well and the wines were amazing. Didn't feel rushed and our flight attendant was very knowledgeable. Beautiful views and there is outdoor seating after your wine tasting where you can enjoy a glass of wine and look at the views (which were amazing). They also had a food truck that was serving macaroni and cheese and grilled cheese sandwiches.
7. Lakewood Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 332 reviews
Lakewood Vineyards is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. A working grape farm since 1951, the winery was established in 1988. Almost 2 decades later, with over 675 awards, we continually produce fine wines and mead, and present these wines in the inviting, friendly tasting room. We are family friendly and encourage you to enjoy the view of Seneca Lake while strolling through our vineyards or picnicking in our lawn.
Reviewed By TheSimpleTraveler - Bethlehem, United States
The Lakewood Vineyard Experience is one not to pass up if you're in the area. My wife and I called the night ahead to reserve a 12 noon tasting for the both of us. Our wine tasting host, Tracy, brought to the table enthusiasm, knowledge, humor and a deep appreciation for the wine industry, making for a most enjoyable and enlightening experience for my wife and I. For this we say Thank You Tracy! The store and grounds are well kept and the tasting areas apparently have been modified to keep all safe during this COVID 19 era. It was a relaxing experience for us as we spent several hours on their grounds, in the shade, snacking on cheese and crackers and drinking a bottle (or two) of their wines, which we found to be very, very good. And of course, we couldn't leave without bringing home a few bottles for our family! Although there is a plethora of wineries that I can experience in the Finger Lakes region, I feel as though I experienced the best here at Lakewood.
8. Knapp Winery & The Vineyard Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 223 reviews
A combination of winery and restaurant located on the slopes of Cayuga Lake; the location plays a vital role in creating the best micro-climate for the Knapp vineyards. Knapp produces over thirty types of wine including cordials and aperitifs. Enjoy outstanding Rieslings, Cabernet Francs, Chardonnays and much more. Wines made to suit a variety of palates. The vineyard restaurant, which is open from April through October, opens to a vineyard patio that faces west with a spectacular view of our Saperavi vines. Chef creates food using as many local products to ensure a true Finger Lakes wine country experience.
Reviewed By 581colleenc - Troy, United States
Out of the multiple places that we visited on the Cayuga Wine Trail this place was BY FAR our Favorite. It was $10 for 6 samples & cheese. The owner and our host were both amazing ~ they didn't mind our humor and they gave it right back to us. We had a DD if we needed her and the owner came over gave her, her own snacks and sparkling wine (age18) ~ No other place even acknowledge her!!! It really made her day as well as the rest of ours ~ well done! And the wine between 3 of us we tried 18 wines and EVERY single wine was GREAT ~ you can easily go home with a case or two ~ we didn't stop at one case! AMAZING PLACE WELL DONE!!!
9. Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 278 reviews
For nearly 30 years, we have dedicated our winemaking practices to a philosophy of collaboration with our environment. Our wines are carefully crafted to express the cool-climate, glacier-carved Finger Lakes region we call home. To get to know our wide selection of well-balanced and food-friendly wines, make a trip to our winery and take in our captivating Seneca Lake views while enjoying a memorable and delicious tasting experience.
Reviewed By HaHaHoHoHeHeHaHa - Hackettstown, United States
Good wine, lovely view, and friendly staff. They follow COVID rules to the letter, but still make you feel welcomed.
10. Fox Run Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 375 reviews
Fox Run Vineyards strives to make wine approachable. We believe anyone should be able to enjoy a glass of wine regardless of where they are on the wine experience spectrum. We offer in-depth tours of our 50-acre vineyard and winemaking facility, a friendly and knowledgeable staff, and a Café featuring fresh ingredients from our garden and local farmers. Fox Run is family-owned and has been making estate wines since 1989. And we live by the motto: Drink wine, be happy.
Reviewed By jessicabK6453RE - New York, United States
Fox Run Vineyards is an absolute favorite of mine and I was so delighted to bring my husband here for the first time for a long weekend getaway. The team at Fox Run always hits a home run and this trip did not disappoint! We were blown away by how safe and clean everything was! I suffer from an autoimmune disease so going out in public at all during the pandemic is always scary. Fox Run went above and beyond to make sure social distance standards were enforced and that we felt super cared for the entire time. Courtney was our server and she was awesome! Her energy and clear enthusiasm for the customer was unparalleled. Plus her expertise about the vineyard and Fox Run’s wines was next level! We loved everything she recommended and can’t wait to return! Don’t miss this excellent space and super great wine selection. It’s a must in such a robust region of great options! - Jess and Nate Corrigan
