Outdoors
Experience nature in the FLX.
Watkins Glen Gorge Trail
1009 N Franklin StA FLX gem. Go early!
Stop by the ranger station on 414 for trail maps. I’d suggest the Ravines Trail for a short hike.
84 locals recommend
Finger Lakes National Forest
Stop by the ranger station on 414 for trail maps. I’d suggest the Ravines Trail for a short hike.
Great loop away from people. Maybe find a swimming hole to yourself... google montour falls historic loop and walk three different water falls
https://www.cnyhiking.com/MontourFallsHistoricLoopTrail.htm
19 locals recommend
Montour Falls
Great loop away from people. Maybe find a swimming hole to yourself... google montour falls historic loop and walk three different water falls
https://www.cnyhiking.com/MontourFallsHistoricLoopTrail.htm
Have to get a swim in Seneca Lake? Smith Park is a community waterfront park with camping and picnicking facilities, a boat launch, swimming beach, and showers. It is open seasonally from the first weekend in May through the last weekend of September.
17 locals recommend
Smith Memorial Park
5303 Park AveHave to get a swim in Seneca Lake? Smith Park is a community waterfront park with camping and picnicking facilities, a boat launch, swimming beach, and showers. It is open seasonally from the first weekend in May through the last weekend of September.
Food scene
Reservation in advance only. It’s worth it! ...perhaps book a car if you’re looking to dive deep into their incredible pairing options.
64 locals recommend
F.L.X. Table
22 Linden StReservation in advance only. It’s worth it! ...perhaps book a car if you’re looking to dive deep into their incredible pairing options.
All NY wine and beer list. Bottles are well priced and available to take home, even after opening with your dinner.
65 locals recommend
Graft wine + cider bar
204 N Franklin StAll NY wine and beer list. Bottles are well priced and available to take home, even after opening with your dinner.
Iconic Finger Lakes experience of incredible food with a view. Fresh bread and famous for goulash.
75 locals recommend
Dano's Heuriger On Seneca
9564 NY-414Iconic Finger Lakes experience of incredible food with a view. Fresh bread and famous for goulash.
Nickel's Pit BBQ Watkins Glen
207 N Franklin StPretty tasty!
Burdett exchange
The best small town grocery/produce/meat stand in the FLX!
At Lucky Hare brewing you’ll find the best smash burger you’ve ever tasted! Go crazy and get the (bbq) Butt Fries, too!
Babe's Burger
At Lucky Hare brewing you’ll find the best smash burger you’ve ever tasted! Go crazy and get the (bbq) Butt Fries, too!
Wine, Spirits, Beer
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
3962 NY-14An elegant experience, world-class wines.
Bloomer Creek Vineyard
5301 NY-414By-appointment only. Serious wine. If you know, you know.
Damiani Wine Cellars
4704 NY-414Lovely reds and lovely people.
Worth the 20+ minute drive! Very nice whiskey selections and other spirits.
16 locals recommend
Myer Farm Distillers
7350 New York 89Worth the 20+ minute drive! Very nice whiskey selections and other spirits.
Sunset beer stop that can't be missed. Enjoy the deck and incredible view. Try a roast beef sandwich with horseradish- the only menu item.
132 locals recommend
Two Goats Brewing
5027 NY-414Sunset beer stop that can't be missed. Enjoy the deck and incredible view. Try a roast beef sandwich with horseradish- the only menu item.
Hillick & Hobbs Estate
3539 New York 79Our lovely neighbors to the West.
Visit our winery's tasting tent, a short walk from your suite. For more info and to schedule a tasting: www.osmotewine.com
Osmote
3879 Marcia LaneVisit our winery's tasting tent, a short walk from your suite. For more info and to schedule a tasting: www.osmotewine.com
Finger Lakes Cider House
4017 Hickok RdA very happy place!
Althea's Finger Lakes Tavern
Great drinks and beer menu. Fantastic food menu! A Montour Falls gem!
Gorgeous wines and very cool tinned fish bites. Appointment’s recommended.
14 locals recommend
Forge Cellars
3775 Mathews RdGorgeous wines and very cool tinned fish bites. Appointment’s recommended.
Lucky Hare Brewing Company
6085 Beckhorn RdAwesome beer! Grab a cocktail and a burger, too!
Sightseeing
Staying for a while? Cornell Campus is 40 mins away and easy to visit in the summer when students are away. This museum is beautiful architecture filled with gems and on the 5th floor is an incredible view up Cayuga Lake. Across the street is a pedestrian only suspension bridge taking you over the gorge.
148 locals recommend
Johnson Museum of Art
114 Central AveStaying for a while? Cornell Campus is 40 mins away and easy to visit in the summer when students are away. This museum is beautiful architecture filled with gems and on the 5th floor is an incredible view up Cayuga Lake. Across the street is a pedestrian only suspension bridge taking you over the gorge.
The glass for your iphone came from Corning and here's a museum dedicated to that and more. Incredible modern art exhibits including lots of Chihuly glass. Good exploration zones for kids too.
252 locals recommend
Corning Museum of Glass
1 Museum WayThe glass for your iphone came from Corning and here's a museum dedicated to that and more. Incredible modern art exhibits including lots of Chihuly glass. Good exploration zones for kids too.
Breakfast
Tobey's Donut Shop
137 E 4th StRed blooded Americana with homemade donuts
Best breakfast to go, but also have outdoor patio seating. Great lunch as well
70 locals recommend
The Elf In The Oak
4221 NY-414Best breakfast to go, but also have outdoor patio seating. Great lunch as well
Best brunch option. Also great for dinner. Hyper local. Explore their back vintages of FLX wine.
149 locals recommend
Stonecat Cafe: Regional Cuisine & Bar
5315 NY-414Best brunch option. Also great for dinner. Hyper local. Explore their back vintages of FLX wine.
Incredible coffee, espresso, etc. roasting their own beans and using local dairy, etc. Legit!
Overlook Coffee Company
Incredible coffee, espresso, etc. roasting their own beans and using local dairy, etc. Legit!
Delivery
Old school Italian dessert shop that becomes a pizzeria on Friday and Saturday.
8 locals recommend
Scuteri's Cannoli Connection
409 E 4th StOld school Italian dessert shop that becomes a pizzeria on Friday and Saturday.
Thai Elephants
133 E 4th StTasty Thai
Traveler advice
Getting around
Vehicle Needed
While biking and walking around Watkins Glen is quite easy, avoid walking and biking on 414 and 79. You might consider hiring a wine tour driver for a day out at the wineries and breweries!