Food scene
Kindred Fare in Geneva is a fantastic New American restaurant and has the best cocktails and wine list in the Finger Lakes (and lowest mark-ups)
57 locals recommend
Kindred Fare
512 Hamilton StKindred Fare in Geneva is a fantastic New American restaurant and has the best cocktails and wine list in the Finger Lakes (and lowest mark-ups)
Great cocktails and New American food. Double check their events, you may be there for Drag Bingo-highly recommended!
28 locals recommend
The Linden Social Club
12 Linden StGreat cocktails and New American food. Double check their events, you may be there for Drag Bingo-highly recommended!
Stonecat Café (Hector) is a gastropub style wine country restaurant that is a local institution.
149 locals recommend
Stonecat Cafe: Regional Cuisine & Bar
5315 NY-414Stonecat Café (Hector) is a gastropub style wine country restaurant that is a local institution.
For old-school Happy Days style Drive-In dining, Mac's Drive In in Waterloo is always worth it for a burger, hotdog, and root beer float. Note: only open during the warm season!
19 locals recommend
Mac's Drive-in
1166 NY-5For old-school Happy Days style Drive-In dining, Mac's Drive In in Waterloo is always worth it for a burger, hotdog, and root beer float. Note: only open during the warm season!
If you are looking for the best fried chicken in town, Redman's is the spot! If you call ahead, show up 20 minutes later for piping hot chicken.
Redman's Chicken & Rib
777 Pre Emption RdIf you are looking for the best fried chicken in town, Redman's is the spot! If you call ahead, show up 20 minutes later for piping hot chicken.
A half-block from your stay, Monaco's is open through the lunch hour for all of your standard espresso drinks and small bites.
22 locals recommend
Monaco's Coffee
115 Washington StA half-block from your stay, Monaco's is open through the lunch hour for all of your standard espresso drinks and small bites.
If you want old-school Italian American: Uncle Joe's (Pizza and Wings) is a wild throwback and has existed in Geneva's Little Italy neighborhood for decades.
18 locals recommend
Uncle Joe's Pizzeria
99 N Genesee StIf you want old-school Italian American: Uncle Joe's (Pizza and Wings) is a wild throwback and has existed in Geneva's Little Italy neighborhood for decades.
A beloved spot on Linden Street where the wine industry often congregates. Perfect for a glass and small bites!
19 locals recommend
Microclimate
38 Linden StA beloved spot on Linden Street where the wine industry often congregates. Perfect for a glass and small bites!
Cam's Pizzeria
476 Exchange StIf you need a slice, get it here!
Imelda is a fantastic cook! Her dumplings and bao never disappoint!
12 locals recommend
Sans Dumplings
1030 Larzelere RoadImelda is a fantastic cook! Her dumplings and bao never disappoint!
Anorah Restaurant & Bar
An awesome gastro pub-just opened March 2023!
Looking for a late afternoon/early evening coffee after a day exploring the FLX? Look no further!
Empire Coffee & Donuts
Looking for a late afternoon/early evening coffee after a day exploring the FLX? Look no further!
Hiking Trails
Watkins Glen State Park is 100% worth visiting; gorgeous trails and stunning scenery. It is so easy to forget to go, but it should be a 'must do', particularly on calmer weekdays.
437 locals recommend
Watkins Glen State Park
1009 N Franklin StWatkins Glen State Park is 100% worth visiting; gorgeous trails and stunning scenery. It is so easy to forget to go, but it should be a 'must do', particularly on calmer weekdays.
Taughannock Falls in Trumansburg is another great stop, the tallest waterfall east of the Rockies (yes, including Niagara Falls).
507 locals recommend
Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdTaughannock Falls in Trumansburg is another great stop, the tallest waterfall east of the Rockies (yes, including Niagara Falls).
Chimney Bluffs in Sodus is roughly from Geneva on Lake Ontario, but is an amazing formation of sand and wind (with a fair number of interesting seafood restaurants on Lake Ontario's bays).
56 locals recommend
Chimney Bluffs State Park
7700 Garner RdChimney Bluffs in Sodus is roughly from Geneva on Lake Ontario, but is an amazing formation of sand and wind (with a fair number of interesting seafood restaurants on Lake Ontario's bays).
Carpenter and Angel Falls on Skaneateles Lake is another bit of a drive to get to, but the waterfalls and trail are usually empty and beautiful. Skaneateles is also a wonderful and quaint town to visit.
19 locals recommend
Carpenter Falls
5986-6062 Appletree PointCarpenter and Angel Falls on Skaneateles Lake is another bit of a drive to get to, but the waterfalls and trail are usually empty and beautiful. Skaneateles is also a wonderful and quaint town to visit.
Grimes Glen at the bottom of Canandaigua Lake, in the Village of Naples, is an absolute stunner of a creek walk and a quaint town that feels wonderfully off the grid. Also the home of concord grape pies.
97 locals recommend
Grimes Glen Park
4703 Vine StGrimes Glen at the bottom of Canandaigua Lake, in the Village of Naples, is an absolute stunner of a creek walk and a quaint town that feels wonderfully off the grid. Also the home of concord grape pies.
Sightseeing
Get to know more about the history of the Women's Rights movement! The Declaration of Sentiments was put together in Seneca Falls. Never heard of it? Look it up and visit The National Women's Hall of Fame!
24 locals recommend
National Women's Hall of Fame
1 Canal StGet to know more about the history of the Women's Rights movement! The Declaration of Sentiments was put together in Seneca Falls. Never heard of it? Look it up and visit The National Women's Hall of Fame!
Our historic Smith Opera House in downtown Geneva is a living arts institution. Check out their performance schedule for events during your stay!
40 locals recommend
Smith Opera House
82 Seneca StOur historic Smith Opera House in downtown Geneva is a living arts institution. Check out their performance schedule for events during your stay!
Great for larger acts, CMAC has lawn seating if you are not yet comfortable with indoor performances.
63 locals recommend
CMAC Performing Arts Center
4355 Lakeshore DrGreat for larger acts, CMAC has lawn seating if you are not yet comfortable with indoor performances.
Ithaca's historic performance venue books many great acts. Keep an eye on their schedule!
67 locals recommend
State Theatre of Ithaca
107 W State StIthaca's historic performance venue books many great acts. Keep an eye on their schedule!
Are you a plant lover? Visit Sonnenberg Gardens in Canandaigua!
84 locals recommend
Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park
250 Charlotte StAre you a plant lover? Visit Sonnenberg Gardens in Canandaigua!
Stivers Seneca Marine
401 Boodys Hill RoadRent a boat for the day at Stiver’s Marina on Seneca Lake
Roy's Marina
4398 Clarks PointGreat for kayak, canoe, and boat rentals
Kayak and paddle board rentals near the Welcome Center, a short 10-15 minute walk from the apartment.
Seneca shore kayak & paddle co.
Kayak and paddle board rentals near the Welcome Center, a short 10-15 minute walk from the apartment.
Beer, Cider, and Wine
We may be biased, as they pour our wines, but Antonio has great flights comparing various wineries in our region. A perfect stop to try several wineries in one location.
7 locals recommend
Once Finger Lakes
655 New York 14We may be biased, as they pour our wines, but Antonio has great flights comparing various wineries in our region. A perfect stop to try several wineries in one location.
Hosmer Winery
7020 NY-89Finger Lakes Cider House
4017 Hickok RdLucky Hare Brewing Company
6085 Beckhorn RdBrewery Ardennes
570 Snell RoadGreat for Sunday brunch out on the lawn!
Lake Drum Brewing
16 E Castle StJust south of Geneva, Billsboro is a great winery with outdoor seating!
38 locals recommend
billsboro winery
4760 W Lake RdJust south of Geneva, Billsboro is a great winery with outdoor seating!
Walkable tasting room for Trestle 31, a family-owned winery specializing in Riesling and Chardonnay
Trestle 31
436 Exchange StreetWalkable tasting room for Trestle 31, a family-owned winery specializing in Riesling and Chardonnay
Looking for a small, but wonderful winery to check out? Barnstormer is the place to be.
18 locals recommend
Barnstormer Winery
4184 NY-14Looking for a small, but wonderful winery to check out? Barnstormer is the place to be.
Bookstores
Stomping Grounds
41 Seneca StAntiques
If you enjoy perusing antiques and other oddball items, this is the place. Just 10 minutes outside of Canandaigua, this is a great place to get you thrifting/antiquing on!
Ontario Mall Antiques Corporation
1740 Rochester RdIf you enjoy perusing antiques and other oddball items, this is the place. Just 10 minutes outside of Canandaigua, this is a great place to get you thrifting/antiquing on!
Grocery Stores
Marilla's sells eco-friendly food and supplies in bulk.
If you are staying for a few days and just need a cup of rice or lentils and do not want to buy an entire bag, this is the place to shop. A great selection of coffee beans, dried fruits, and grains!
The Waste Not Shop
438 Exchange StMarilla's sells eco-friendly food and supplies in bulk.
If you are staying for a few days and just need a cup of rice or lentils and do not want to buy an entire bag, this is the place to shop. A great selection of coffee beans, dried fruits, and grains!
The perfect location in downtown to buy produce and other cooking items. My go-to place for crema, avocados, and mexican chorizo!
Hernandez Mexican Store
The perfect location in downtown to buy produce and other cooking items. My go-to place for crema, avocados, and mexican chorizo!
Our local supermarket-Wegmans!
You will find all of your grocery needs here. Less than five minutes from the apartment by car, an easy bike ride, or a 15-minute walk.
82 locals recommend
Wegmans
300 Hamilton StOur local supermarket-Wegmans!
You will find all of your grocery needs here. Less than five minutes from the apartment by car, an easy bike ride, or a 15-minute walk.
Locally known as the "Amish Walmart", Sauder's has all of your grocery needs!
21 locals recommend
Sauders
2146 River RdLocally known as the "Amish Walmart", Sauder's has all of your grocery needs!