Top Things to do in Finger Lakes Wine Country
Top Hotels in Finger Lakes Wine Country
- 1. Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel
- 2. The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
- 3. La Tourelle Hotel, Bistro, Spa
- 4. Hilton Garden Inn Corning Downtown
- 5. Best Western Plus The Hammondsport Hotel
- 6. Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca
- 7. Keuka Lakeside Inn
- 8. Hampton Inn Penn Yan
- 9. Best Western Plus Vineyard Inn & Suites
- 10. Hampton Inn Ithaca
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What to do and see in Finger Lakes Wine Country, Finger Lakes: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Discover the best top things to do in Finger Lakes Wine Country, United States including Bahar Nature Preserve, Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum, Cumming Nature Center, Liberty Hyde Bailey Conservatory, West River Marsh, Cayuga Nature Center, Mulholland Wildflower Preserve, Sweedler and Thayer Preserves, Sugar Hill State Forest, Danby State Forest.
Restaurants in Finger Lakes Wine Country
1. Bahar Nature Preserve
2. Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Nine miles of scenic trails in the Finger Lakes area that begin at the Nature Center allow you to experience the natural beauty of the Chemung Valley first-hand. We offer hiking year-round and winter activities including snowshoe rentals and GPS rentals. Our 12,000 square foot building features a museum with 43 species of live animals. Our trails are open 365 days/year dawn to dusk. Our museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 9-5 (May-October) or 9-4 (November-April). Admission is free but donations are appreciated.
Reviewed By JohnandJaneS - Elmira, United States
I confess that I'm prejudiced and that I am a frequent volunteer at Tanglewood. I maintain a glass walled observation beehive, do an occasional construction project, plus all sorts of things around the place. I do all this it because its a great place for kids and adults and I want to help them get even better. The facility has miles of beautiful walking/hiking/cross country ski/snowshoeing trails. There are trails for everyone.....a kids trail, moderate ones, long ones, short ones, you name it. The main building/museum has live animals (hawks, owls, other birds, tortoise, rattlesnake, other reptiles, cockroaches!, geckos, various rodents, etc) on display plus several very good mounted specimens including a mountain lion and a grizzly bear. there is even a tree-house and it has a great view of the surrounding countryside! The staff is ultra friendly and helpful and there's always something going on. No dogs are allowed on the trails at the main location but Tanglewood maintains a dog-friendly facility (Personious Woods) nearby. Both the main building and the lodge are available, for a fee, for parties, weddings, meetings, etc. Check out the website for upcoming events. Admission to the trails and building is free but joining and/or donating is money well spent.
3. Cumming Nature Center
4. Liberty Hyde Bailey Conservatory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
5. West River Marsh
6. Cayuga Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 64 reviews
The Cayuga Nature Center provides an opportunity for nature enthusiasts of all ages to learn about environmental and outdoor education in a fun and engaging way. A public education venue of the Paleontological Research Institution (PRI), the Nature Center is an engaging, dynamic center for nature, science, and recreation. Learn about the complexity of our environment, delve into the fascinating biome of the Cayuga Basin, and participate in preserving and protecting Earth’s resources in the engaging exhibits in our historic Lodge. Climb the 6-story treehouse into the forest canopy, visit with our live Animal Ambassadors, and hike miles of trails through 120-acres of woods and fields.
Reviewed By toastboy1 - Amherst, United States
We are nature lovers and visited at the request of our college student. It was way more than expected. The displays were well done. The grounds beautiful. The rescued animals well cared for. The treetops Tree house gorgeous. Highly recommended.
7. Mulholland Wildflower Preserve
8. Sweedler and Thayer Preserves
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
9. Sugar Hill State Forest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
