Say the words “Finger Lakes,” and most people think of wine. And with good reason: New York’s wine-producing region, whose unusual geography was carved out of glaciers during the last Ice Age, is home to more than 100 wineries, distilleries, and breweries located along Seneca, Cayuga, and Keuka lakes. But the area—along with the Thousand Islands, its underrated northern cousin—is home to an eclectic range of sights and activities. Plan a trip in summer, and you’ll have warm, sunny days perfect for water sports, plus temperate nights. Go in the fall, and you’ll be rewarded with photogenic, color-splashed landscapes.
Watkins Glen
This former spa town, a favorite of the Gilded Age wealthy, has an easily navigable historic downtown, a handful of enjoyable restaurants, and an internationally recognized speedway that hosts…
