This classy operation is known for its outstanding range of Rieslings; sample a flight ($10) showcasing the differences between wines produced from grapes on the estate's three separate vineyards.
Hermann J Wiemer Vineyard
Finger Lakes
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Herbert F Johnson Museum of Art
24.11 MILES
IM Pei's brutalist building looms like a giant concrete robot above the ornate neo-Gothic surrounds of Cornell University's campus. Inside you'll find an…
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29.83 MILES
This massive complex is home to fascinating exhibits on glassmaking, both as an art since ancient Egyptian days, and in the name of science. The…
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14.79 MILES
Four generations of the Frank family have run this multi-award–winning winery since 1962. The verandah of the tasting room offers spectacular views of…
Women's Rights National Historical Park
24.28 MILES
Visit the chapel where Elizabeth Cady Stanton and friends declared in 1848 that 'all men and women are created equal,' the first step towards women's…
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23.46 MILES
At the base of the eponymous falls, near the park entrance, is a popular swimming hole (11am to 7pm Friday through Sunday July and August). At other times…
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22.45 MILES
Five and a half miles southwest of Ithaca, the biggest state park in the area offers extensive trails and a very popular swimming hole (late June to early…
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15.38 MILES
This winery, 12 miles south of Seneca Falls, has a wide lawn surrounded by gnarly roots and rioting wildflowers; you can look out over the trellis-covered…
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25.4 MILES
The verdant spaces in and around campus includes a 100-acre arboretum, a botanical garden and numerous trails. Stop at the Nevin Welcome Center for maps…
Nearby Finger Lakes attractions
4.95 MILES
Named after the farmer who founded the original orchards and vineyards here in 1852, this wine-making operation has been in business since 1985 and has…
7.78 MILES
Offers tours and tastings with a deck area overlooking the northeast end of Keuka Lake. Its riesling, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc have won…
8.08 MILES
Just south of Penn Yan, this is a local favorite in a pastoral setting. Keuka Spring has won many awards for its oaky cabernet franc.
8.46 MILES
Barrington's deck, 8½ miles south of Penn Yan, is a favorite place to stop for a drink. It's just 500ft off the lake and flush with labrusca and vinifera…
10.75 MILES
Devoted to sustainable agriculture, this vineyard likes to experiment with obscure red varietals from cooler European regions, such as Teroldego and…
11.94 MILES
In business since 1974, this is one of the region's pioneer wineries, run by three generations of the Lucas family. It can easily be visited from Ithaca,…
12.46 MILES
Stever Hill has its tasting room in a restored old barn. Chocolate and cheese pairings ($10) can also be had alongside the wines.
12.68 MILES
Tours are available at this family-run winery where you can combine your tasting with samples of artisan chocolate ($5). Light meals can also be had at…