Miles and miles of Fun!
New York's Finger Lakes are a destination for all four seasons. Featuring 11 pristine lakes in the heart of upstate New York, the ideal vacation, weekend getaway, business trip, or overnight is never far away. The Finger Lakes are only a short drive from major population centers including New York City, Toronto, Boston, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, Cleveland and more.
If you are looking to get outdoors, the Finger Lakes are a must-see destination. From hiking and biking, to boating and fishing, there's something for everyone to enjoy. There are also a number of state parks with scenic beauty to behold including a number of waterfalls; visit Watkins Glen State Park to see the gorge trail complete with 19 waterfalls, take in the view from Letchworth State Park's Inspiration Point or the majestic 215 foot cascade of Taughannock Falls.
Explore the Great Outdoors
Fall in love with the Finger Lakes’ year-round allure, transcending seasons with an abundance of outdoor adventures. Come see the wildflowers carpeting the hillsides in spring, and come again in the summer to soar above the valleys in hot-air balloons. Autumn is all about the leaf peeping, and, in winter, ski the slopes or go ice fishing. You can find just about everything to do here in the Finger Lakes.
Sustainable Adventures for All!
The Finger Lakes have been here for 2 million years. Help keep them a premier sustainable, inclusive and well preserved historical destination for visitors to admire for generations to come. Plan a sustainable visit to the region for vacation or business today. Use the button below to link to our new Sustainable Journeys Guide.
Apply Now: Explore Finger Lakes Scholarship Program
Did you know that Explore Finger Lakes offers a $2,500 annual scholarship to support tourism and hospitality education and career certification?
Your donations can help support the next generation of Finger Lakes advocates, marketers and hospitality/tourism experts.
The world’s largest glass museum offers the opportunity to browse 3,500 years of glassmaking history in the collection galleries. See works ranging from a small Egyptian pharaoh head to an enormous Tiffany window, and discover the wonder and artistry behind glassmaking.
