Food scene
Graft wine + cider bar
204 N Franklin StAmazing farm to table; small rotating menu.
Thai Elephants
133 E 4th StAuthentic Thai cuisine
Good vibes, great wings (their homemade bleu cheese is awesome)
11 locals recommend
Bleachers Sports Bar & Grill
413 N Franklin StGood vibes, great wings (their homemade bleu cheese is awesome)
Nickel's Pit BBQ Watkins Glen
207 N Franklin StGood beer, great BBQ
Babcha's Pierogies
309 N Franklin StThese pierogis are worth the wait (seriously though, be prepared to wait).
Stonecat Cafe: Regional Cuisine & Bar
5315 NY-414Delicious and locally sourced
The Elf In The Oak
4221 NY-414Great brunch menu, excellent views
Great diner atmosphere were donuts are made fresh daily, but get there early, they sell out quick.
14 locals recommend
Tobey's Donut Shop
137 E 4th StGreat diner atmosphere were donuts are made fresh daily, but get there early, they sell out quick.
Restaurant exudes rustic mountain vibes. Grab a drink at the tavern and take in all the racing memorabilia.
25 locals recommend
Seneca Lodge
3600 Walnut RdRestaurant exudes rustic mountain vibes. Grab a drink at the tavern and take in all the racing memorabilia.
Breweries
Awesome bar with epic views and a delicious roast beef sandwich. Try one of their beer blends!
132 locals recommend
Two Goats Brewing
5027 NY-414Awesome bar with epic views and a delicious roast beef sandwich. Try one of their beer blends!
Grist Iron Brewing Company
4880 NY-414Nice views, good beer, small food menu
Lucky Hare Brewing Company
6085 Beckhorn RdGreat beers and burgers
Wineries
Great winery with tasty snacks and good views. Try their cab franc or the table red.
27 locals recommend
Ryan William Vineyard
4156 NY-414Great winery with tasty snacks and good views. Try their cab franc or the table red.
Our favorite spot for wine cocktails and epic vistas!
37 locals recommend
Atwater Estate Vineyards, LLC
5055 NY-414Our favorite spot for wine cocktails and epic vistas!
No views but great wine selection and a "mini mart" of local cheese, meats, breads etc. They have good blends--grab a bottle of the "Soul Red" or "Luminescence." Occasionally, there will be a food truck on the weekends.
55 locals recommend
Hector Wine Company
5610 NY-414No views but great wine selection and a "mini mart" of local cheese, meats, breads etc. They have good blends--grab a bottle of the "Soul Red" or "Luminescence." Occasionally, there will be a food truck on the weekends.
Nice outdoor seating area, gorgeous tasting room. Try their Gewurztraminer.
22 locals recommend
Standing Stone Vineyards
9934 NY-414Nice outdoor seating area, gorgeous tasting room. Try their Gewurztraminer.
Distilleries
They offer a variety of spirits for tasting, from vodka and whiskey to soju and grappa. Try one of their seasonal cocktails or an old standby (they make a mean Manhattan topped with the one-and-only Luxardo cherries)
47 locals recommend
Finger Lakes Distilling
4676 NY-414They offer a variety of spirits for tasting, from vodka and whiskey to soju and grappa. Try one of their seasonal cocktails or an old standby (they make a mean Manhattan topped with the one-and-only Luxardo cherries)
Sightseeing
Lovely meandering hike with breath taking waterfalls. Great place for photos. I recommend getting there early, as it can be quite crowded in the afternoon.
437 locals recommend
Watkins Glen State Park
1009 N Franklin StLovely meandering hike with breath taking waterfalls. Great place for photos. I recommend getting there early, as it can be quite crowded in the afternoon.
Great place for a post-dinner evening stroll. Check out the boat from the 1956 film "High Society" starring Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Bing Crosby.
Seneca Harbor Wine Center
2 N Franklin StGreat place for a post-dinner evening stroll. Check out the boat from the 1956 film "High Society" starring Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Bing Crosby.
Take a quick pit stop for a photo op at these gorgeous falls as they plummet into Seneca Lake.
22 locals recommend
Hector Falls
Take a quick pit stop for a photo op at these gorgeous falls as they plummet into Seneca Lake.
Caywood Point Finger Lakes National Forrest
9784 NY-414Great day hike with lake views
Sugar Hill State Forest
3361 Tower Hill RdWatkins Glen International
2790 County Route 16Wild Vines Disc Golf Course
3380 County Road 28Disc golf + dinosaurs = a great time
You could easily spend the whole day here. Amazing exhibits detailing the history of glass making around the globe. Check out a glass blowing demo, or sign up to make your own glass!
252 locals recommend
Corning Museum of Glass
1 Museum WayYou could easily spend the whole day here. Amazing exhibits detailing the history of glass making around the globe. Check out a glass blowing demo, or sign up to make your own glass!
Groceries
TOPS Friendly Markets
504 1/2 S Franklin StWal-Mart
Boat Rentals
Sunshine Boat Rentals
155 South Clute Park DriveGlen Harbor Marina
517 E 4th St