Things To Do
Seneca Lake Wine Trail
If you're into wine and have time while you're here, we recommend checking out the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, one of the largest cohesive wine trails in North America, and derived of dozens of member wineries. See website below for full brochure and trail map! Fun fact: Seneca Lake is an American Viticultural Area. This unique cool climate region specializes in growing grapes for Sparkling Wines, Riesling, and Pinot Noir, and is known for its Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and several French-American and Native American varietals.
Hiking in the Finger Lakes area
If you'd like to enjoy the outdoors while you're here, there are many great hiking spots each within an hour or so of Geneva. Check out the website below for the Finger Lakes hiking guide which offers options for creekside climbs, up-close-and-personal waterfalls, dramatic valley lookouts, isolated railway strolls, and more! Fun fact: As the Finger Lakes Region formed during the Ice Age, huge glaciers carved out the landscape, chiseling out large lakes, rolling hills and grooves for waterfalls.
Enjoy time on Seneca Lake
If the weather is nice, we recommend finding your favorite way to enjoy beautiful Seneca Lake! You can launch at many of the parks around the lake or you can rent from a local business. See the website below for options for either boat, kayak, canoe, and/or paddle board rentals. Fun fact: Seneca Lake is the largest Finger Lake by volume, is the second longest by length, and reaches a depth of 619 feet!
Food/ Wineries/ Breweries
The Seneca Lake area has many great options for food, wineries/vineyards, breweries, parks, and much more! We recommend checking out this list to find a spot that may fit what you're looking for while you're in town. Fun fact: Seneca Lake is known as the lake trout capital of the world!
Women's Rights National Historic Park
If history is your thing, consider visiting the Women's Rights National Historic Park in Seneca Falls, about 20 minutes from Geneva and 40 minutes from Penn Yan. See the park details in the website below, including access to the visitor center, the historic homes, and the Wesleyan Chapel. Fun fact: The first Women’s Rights Convention in the US was held in Seneca Falls, NY on July 19-20, 1848, calling for women's equality and suffrage.
New York State Fairgrounds
Check out the New York State Fair: a celebration of delicious food, fascinating exhibits, captivating entertainment, with animal showcases, hundreds of attractions, midway rides, and dozens of big-name entertainers. The fairgrounds are about a 50 minute drive from Geneva, and fair tickets are super affordable!
Shopping at Waterloo Outlets
If shopping is what you're after while you're in the area, consider checking out the Waterloo Premium Outlets, just 15 minutes from Geneva and 35 minutes from Penn Yan. They offer 100 stores featuring designer and brand name outlets and every day savings of 25% to 65%. Check out the website below to learn more! Fun fact: Outlets today mostly sell products made or bought specifically for the outlet—with the designers and vendors creating familiar-looking items of similar quality only at a lower cost.
Treat yourself to a massage
If you'd like a little self-care time while you're in town, we've heard great things about the Isabella Spa located inside the historic Belhurst Castle in Geneva. They offer various massage, facial, body treatment packages as well as full salon services. Check out the website below for an appointment! Fun fact: The Isabella Spa is named after a beautiful Italian opera singer and a star-cross lover with ties to the Belhurst Castle, as legend has it.