Lake House Guidebook
Craft Breweries
Local craft brewery down the road which often has food trucks & live music on weekends.
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Climbing Bines Hop Farm
511 Hansen Point RdLocal craft brewery down the road which often has food trucks & live music on weekends.
Located in Geneva, Brewery Ardennes is a Belgian-inspired craft brewery serving farm-to-table bites and pairings.
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Brewery Ardennes
570 Snell RoadLocated in Geneva, Brewery Ardennes is a Belgian-inspired craft brewery serving farm-to-table bites and pairings.
This is a small craft brewery in downtown Geneva with a revolving menu of tasty beers and ciders.
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Lake Drum Brewing
16 E Castle StThis is a small craft brewery in downtown Geneva with a revolving menu of tasty beers and ciders.
Laurentide Beer Company in Penn Yan brews everything on site in their 200 year old Carriage House. They serve up select 4-packs and crowlers and often have live music.
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Laurentide Beer Company
12 Maiden LnLaurentide Beer Company in Penn Yan brews everything on site in their 200 year old Carriage House. They serve up select 4-packs and crowlers and often have live music.
City/Town Information
The village of Penn Yan is the closest town to our home - about a 12 minute drive.
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Penn Yan
The village of Penn Yan is the closest town to our home - about a 12 minute drive.
About 20 minutes north of our home, on the northern rim of Seneca Lake sits Geneva - a charming and picturesque small city known for historic architecture and eclectic food scene.
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Geneva
About 20 minutes north of our home, on the northern rim of Seneca Lake sits Geneva - a charming and picturesque small city known for historic architecture and eclectic food scene.
Home to the famous Watkins Glen State Park and Watkins Glen International Race Track, this small city is on the southern coast of Seneca Lake about a 20 minute drive from our home. Here, you'll find a good assortment of charming restaurants, shops and marinas.
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Watkins Glen
Home to the famous Watkins Glen State Park and Watkins Glen International Race Track, this small city is on the southern coast of Seneca Lake about a 20 minute drive from our home. Here, you'll find a good assortment of charming restaurants, shops and marinas.
Local Food Scene
Lakefront restaurant with outdoor seating offering up delicious breakfast & dinner with incredible views & service. Reservations for dinner are recommended and they can be made right on Open Table.
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Sapalta
3482 Plum Point Rd SLakefront restaurant with outdoor seating offering up delicious breakfast & dinner with incredible views & service. Reservations for dinner are recommended and they can be made right on Open Table.
Ports Cafe has an eclectic and locally sourced menu along with a great selection of wine and cocktails. Reservations are recommended and can be on their website (portscafe.com) or by calling 315-789-2020 after 3:00 pm.
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Ports Cafe
4432 W Lake RdPorts Cafe has an eclectic and locally sourced menu along with a great selection of wine and cocktails. Reservations are recommended and can be on their website (portscafe.com) or by calling 315-789-2020 after 3:00 pm.
Our lunch go to serving a great variety of gourmet baked goods, sandwiches, salads - and of course, wine!
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Tabora Farm and Winery
4978 Lakemont-Himrod RdOur lunch go to serving a great variety of gourmet baked goods, sandwiches, salads - and of course, wine!
F.L.X. Table is one of the Finger Lakes premier dining experiences. Every evening, they serve a prix fixe tasting menu that constantly evolves based on seasonality. With only fourteen to sixteen seats and no boundary between the guests and the kitchen, it is intimate and interactive. Reservations are required and can be made on their website: flxtable.com.
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F.L.X. Table
22 Linden StF.L.X. Table is one of the Finger Lakes premier dining experiences. Every evening, they serve a prix fixe tasting menu that constantly evolves based on seasonality. With only fourteen to sixteen seats and no boundary between the guests and the kitchen, it is intimate and interactive. Reservations are required and can be made on their website: flxtable.com.
Is there really anything better than having some fresh handmade dumplings after sipping some of the region's best wines? Didn't think so. Be sure to check out Sans Dumplings which is on the same property as Kemmeter Wines. Hours of operation are Thursday through Saturday from 11:30am-5:30pm.
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Sans Dumplings
1030 Larzelere RoadIs there really anything better than having some fresh handmade dumplings after sipping some of the region's best wines? Didn't think so. Be sure to check out Sans Dumplings which is on the same property as Kemmeter Wines. Hours of operation are Thursday through Saturday from 11:30am-5:30pm.
A local favorite for bar food and stiff cocktails on the lake. Head over on the weekend for some live music!
Showboat Motel Restaurant & Bar
3434 North Plum Point RoadA local favorite for bar food and stiff cocktails on the lake. Head over on the weekend for some live music!
Just up the road, come here to enjoy farm fresh small batch ice cream and frozen custard. We usually get a flight or a hand made ice cream sandwich. You won't regret either choice!
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Spotted Duck
999 NY-54Just up the road, come here to enjoy farm fresh small batch ice cream and frozen custard. We usually get a flight or a hand made ice cream sandwich. You won't regret either choice!
Established in 1993, Jerlando’s restaurant offers up authentic Italian & American cuisine in a cozy setting.
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Jerlando's Ristorante & Pizza Company
400 N Franklin StEstablished in 1993, Jerlando’s restaurant offers up authentic Italian & American cuisine in a cozy setting.
Featuring great BBQ and a solid selection of craft beers, Nickel's Pit is a great choice for a casual night out.
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Nickel's Pit BBQ Watkins Glen
207 N Franklin StFeaturing great BBQ and a solid selection of craft beers, Nickel's Pit is a great choice for a casual night out.
Hikes
Watkin's Glen State Park features three trails all with incredible views. The Gorge Trail is closest to the stream and runs over, under and along the park's 19 waterfalls by way of stone bridges and more than 800 stone steps.
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Watkins Glen State Park, New York, USA
1009 N Franklin StWatkin's Glen State Park features three trails all with incredible views. The Gorge Trail is closest to the stream and runs over, under and along the park's 19 waterfalls by way of stone bridges and more than 800 stone steps.
Taughannock Falls State Park's namesake waterfall is one of the outstanding natural attractions of the Northeast. Taughannock Falls plunges 215 feet past rocky cliffs that tower nearly 400 feet above the gorge. Gorge and rim trails offer spectacular views from above the falls and from below at the end of the gorge trail.
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Taughannock Falls
Taughannock Falls State Park's namesake waterfall is one of the outstanding natural attractions of the Northeast. Taughannock Falls plunges 215 feet past rocky cliffs that tower nearly 400 feet above the gorge. Gorge and rim trails offer spectacular views from above the falls and from below at the end of the gorge trail.
This easy trail perfect for walking, jogging or biking, the Keuka Outlet Trail connects Dresden to Penn Yan. While the entire trail is beautiful, the two main points of interest along the trail are the two waterfalls - Seneca Mills Falls and Cascade Mills Falls.
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Keuka Lake Outlet Trail
Keuka Lake Outlet TrailThis easy trail perfect for walking, jogging or biking, the Keuka Outlet Trail connects Dresden to Penn Yan. While the entire trail is beautiful, the two main points of interest along the trail are the two waterfalls - Seneca Mills Falls and Cascade Mills Falls.
Located in Naples, this is one of our favorite waterfall hikes. Pack your water shoes and be prepared to get your feet wet as you wade through the shallow creek beds. There are 3 waterfalls and a swimming hole to indulge in.
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Grimes Glen Park
4703 Vine StLocated in Naples, this is one of our favorite waterfall hikes. Pack your water shoes and be prepared to get your feet wet as you wade through the shallow creek beds. There are 3 waterfalls and a swimming hole to indulge in.
Favorite Wineries
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard offers up some of the best rieslings in the Finger Lakes region. Reservations are recommended.
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Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
3962 NY-14 Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard offers up some of the best rieslings in the Finger Lakes region. Reservations are recommended.
Lakewood Vineyards is one of our favorite, budget-friendly wineries offering outdoor tastings and lake & vineyard views. Walk ins are typically accepted, but reservations are recommended.
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Lakewood Vineyards
4024 NY-14Lakewood Vineyards is one of our favorite, budget-friendly wineries offering outdoor tastings and lake & vineyard views. Walk ins are typically accepted, but reservations are recommended.
Weis Vineyards has an incredible selection of locally crafted wines along with great views of Keuka Lake. Walk ins are typically accepted, but reservations are recommended.
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Weis Vineyards
10014 Day RdWeis Vineyards has an incredible selection of locally crafted wines along with great views of Keuka Lake. Walk ins are typically accepted, but reservations are recommended.
Featuring a dock, boathouse and winery, we love to come here for an over-the-water glass (or several) of wine. Walk ins are typically accepted, but reservations are recommended.
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Miles Wine Cellars
168 Randall Crossing RdFeaturing a dock, boathouse and winery, we love to come here for an over-the-water glass (or several) of wine. Walk ins are typically accepted, but reservations are recommended.
Featuring three unique wineries, a microbrewery and cafe all on one estate, Three Brothers has something for everyone!
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Three Brothers Wineries and Estates
623 Lerch RdFeaturing three unique wineries, a microbrewery and cafe all on one estate, Three Brothers has something for everyone!
Serving only one group at a time in their tasting room, Kemmeter Wines is an intimate & educational experience. The owner Johannes will walk you through each of their wines along with some of the history of their winery. Reservations are required for tastings and they typically are booked months out. Johannes' number is 315-521-3897. Be sure to tell him Jess & Jackie sent you and don't forget to stop by Sans Dumplings on your way out!
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Kemmeter Wines
1030 Larzelere RdServing only one group at a time in their tasting room, Kemmeter Wines is an intimate & educational experience. The owner Johannes will walk you through each of their wines along with some of the history of their winery. Reservations are required for tastings and they typically are booked months out. Johannes' number is 315-521-3897. Be sure to tell him Jess & Jackie sent you and don't forget to stop by Sans Dumplings on your way out!
Barnstormer Winery is housed in a 170-year-old renovated barn. Their wines have a heavy focus on dry red wines and Riesling. Walk ins are typically accepted, but reservations are recommended.
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Barnstormer Winery
4184 NY-14Barnstormer Winery is housed in a 170-year-old renovated barn. Their wines have a heavy focus on dry red wines and Riesling. Walk ins are typically accepted, but reservations are recommended.
Local Excursions
The Windmill is open every Saturday throughout the season. Here, you will find fresh produce and baked goods, hand crafted items, home and garden decor, gifts, apparel, great food and more!
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The Windmill Farm & Craft Market
3900 NY-14AThe Windmill is open every Saturday throughout the season. Here, you will find fresh produce and baked goods, hand crafted items, home and garden decor, gifts, apparel, great food and more!
Enjoy a relaxing, breezy ride along the old train tracks of Yates County.
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Finger Lakes Rail Riders
2039 Havens Corners RdEnjoy a relaxing, breezy ride along the old train tracks of Yates County.
The Farm Sanctuary is home to more than 600 rescued cows, pigs, turkeys, and other farm animals. During your visit, you can take an hour-long tour of the shelter with one of the tour guides, meeting their rescued residents along the way!
Farm Santuary
3136 Aikens RoadThe Farm Sanctuary is home to more than 600 rescued cows, pigs, turkeys, and other farm animals. During your visit, you can take an hour-long tour of the shelter with one of the tour guides, meeting their rescued residents along the way!
Create a memorable evening by heading out for a sunset sail on the 'True Love!'
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Schooner Excursions, Inc.
Create a memorable evening by heading out for a sunset sail on the 'True Love!'