New York State - Finger Lakes Attractions
According to Iroquois legend, the long, narrow lakes in the landscape west of Syracuse were formed by the impression of the fingers of the Great Spirit.
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Baldwinsville - Beaver Lake Nature Center, New York
Beaver Lake Nature Center can be explored through nine miles of trails and boardwalks in forests, meadows and wetlands. The 600 acre park offers canoeing, swimming and other opportunities for the outdoors. The diverse habitats are home to more than 200 species of birds and over 800 varieties of plants.
Brewerton - Fort Brewerton, New York
Fort Brewerton was built in 1759 as a point of defense between the Great Lakes and Albany. The Stevens Block House is a replica of the original home built in 1794 by Oliver Stevens, the first permanent white settler in Oswego County. The house had room for the Stevens family as well as offering accommodation for travelers.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 |
Camillus - Wilcox Octagon House, New York
This is one of the few remaining octagon houses, it was built in 1856 by Isaiah Wilcox. The home is furnished with antiques.
Hours
April 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 |
Dresden - Robert Ingersoll Museum, New York
This is the birthplace of Robert Ingersoll, a lawyer, politician and writer of the mid 1880s. The museum houses a collection of his speeches and writings.
Finger Lakes National Forest
One-third of the land in Finger Lakes National Forest is pasture for beef and dairy cattle. The remaining area is for camping, hiking, horseback riding, fishing and hunting.
Homer - Homeville Museum, New York
This Federal-style home has thousands of artifacts on display including a 1942 World War II paratrooper's folding bicycle, a 1952 Korean War army truck, a 1/4 ton Army cannon jeep, and a 1968 M60 A3 Main Battle Tank.
Lyons - Wayne County Historical Society Museum
The Museum of Wayne County is located in the brick mansion and attached stone jail were built in 1854. Some of the displays include antiques, farm implements, ship artifacts and displays regarding the early judicial process.
Wayne County Historical Society and Museum
21 Butternut Street
Lyons, NY 14489
United States
21 Butternut Street
Lyons, NY 14489
United States
Phone 1 (315) 946-9493
Fax 1 (315) 946-0069
Hours
May 1 to October 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
November 6 to December 11
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 13:00 |
Marcellus - Centers for Nature Education at Baltimore Woods, New York
The Centers for Nature Education provide a recreated pioneer homestead, herb garden, streams, fields and a mixed hardwood forest. Seven trails wind through the various areas.
There is a one-acre wildflower garden, a pioneer herb garden, a medicinal herb garden and a butterfly garden.
There is a one-acre wildflower garden, a pioneer herb garden, a medicinal herb garden and a butterfly garden.
Centers for Nature Education
4007 Bishop Hill Road, Box 133
Marcellus, NY 13108
United States
4007 Bishop Hill Road, Box 133
Marcellus, NY 13108
United States
Phone 1 (315) 673-1350
Fax 1 (315) 673-3671
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
Montour Falls, New York
Montour Falls is located on the site of Catharines Town, it was ruled by and named for Queen Catharine Montour of the Iroquois Nation. The town is surrounded by glens that contain many waterfalls. Havana Glen has hiking trails and camping facilities.
Montour Falls - Schuyler County Historical Society Museum
The museum is housed in an 1828 brick building. Artifacts beginning with the Indian era are on display. Some of the other items are antique farm implements, tools, American Indian relics, ladies' fashions, and antique toys.
Hours
June 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 13:00 |
October 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Moravia - Millard Fillmore Cabin, New York
A replica of the cabin in which Fillmore was born is designated with markers in Fillmore Glen State Park.
Mount Morris - Mills Mansion
This Federal-style mansion was built in 1838. Mills Mansion features 14 rooms, 6 fireplaces, an original bread oven and kitchen hearth.
Mumford - Genesee Country Village & Museum, New York
Genesee Country Village and Museum is a living history museum with a collection of 68 structures that were moved from their original sites, restored and furnished. Costumed villagers perform activities that offer a glimpse into village life from 1797 to 1870. The John L. Wehle Gallery of Art has over 700 works on display.
The Genesee Country Nature Center is open year-round with interpretive trails and tours of the grounds. Visitors will discover the natural history of Western New York.
The Genesee Country Nature Center is open year-round with interpretive trails and tours of the grounds. Visitors will discover the natural history of Western New York.
Naples, New York
Located at the southern end of Canandaigua Lake, Naples has three scenic glens closeby - Parrish, Tannery and Grimes. It is also a very popular area for rainbow trout fishing.
Newark - Hoffman Clock Museum, New York
Antique timepieces from all over the world are on display at the Hoffman Clock Museum. The exhibits illustrate the history of timekeeping, clockmaking and watchmaking.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 15:00 |
North Chili - Victorian Doll Museum and Chili Doll Hospital, New York
The Victorian Doll Museum is home to over 3,000 dolls made of bisque, china, wax, tin and vinyl. Victorian memorabilia, dollhouses, children's china tea sets and paper dolls are also on display
Owego - Tioga County Historical Society Museum, New York
Local and regional history displays at the Tioga County Historical Society Museum include Iroquois Indian artifacts, 19th century tools, toys, and fashions. Genealogical information dating from the 1800s is available.
Tioga County Historical Society
110 Front Street
Owego, NY 13827
United States
110 Front Street
Owego, NY 13827
United States
Phone 1 (607) 687-2460
Fax 1 (607) 687-7788
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Romulus - Misty Meadow Farm, New York
Misty Meadow is a working farm with an interactive approach to agriculture. Farm animals can be held and fed, narrated wagon rides are available. Sunflowers can be picked when in season.
Rush - New York Museum of Transportation, New York
The New York Museum of Transportation is a hands-on museum featuring trolleys, a snow sweeper, pump-type handcars, lanterns, signs, baggage carts, diesel engine cutaways, cap badges, and tools.
Skaneateles - Mid-Lakes Navigation Company, New York
Mid-Lakes Navigation Company offers sightseeing cruises that can include lunch or dinner.
Mid-Lakes Navigation Company
11 Jordan Street, Box 61
Skaneateles, NY 13152
United States
11 Jordan Street, Box 61
Skaneateles, NY 13152
United States
Phone 1 (315) 685-8500
Fax 1 (315) 685-7566
Sterling - Little Red Schoolhouse, New York
The restored schoolhouse was built in 1853 and is set up as it originally was with desks, a sink, blackboards, a stove, attached outhouse and a well.
Sterling - Sterling Renaissance Festival
The Sterling Renaissance Festival presents costumed actors, street theater, games, food and puppet shows.
Hours
July 3 to August 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 |
Waterloo - Terwilliger Museum, New York
Terwilliger Museum is an annex of the Waterloo Library, which opened in 1960. It provides a picture of the history and development of Waterloo. Photos and maps that date back to 1806 and items such as vehicles, Native American artifacts, antique guns, dolls and medical instruments are on display.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 12:00 |
