Finger Lakes

From a material that's changed modern life, to quaint bakeries and local artisans, it’s easy to fall in love with Corning, NY & the Southern Fingerlakes.

If you are looking for the best things to do in Finger Lakes NY this is the list for you. You may end up needing a few days to do them all.

Middle Falls Of Letchworth State Park is a photograph by Mark Papke which was uploaded on October 21st, 2012. The photograph may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more. All products are produced on-demand and shipped worldwide within 2 - 3 business days.

Dotted with wineries, waterfalls, and small towns with interesting history, the Finger Lakes region in New York State makes a perfect weekend getaway. Here are some of my top picks to help you plan a few days in the southern Finger Lakes–whether you're a nature lover, foodie, or history buff!

View on Black and LARGER Hector Falls is near the town of Burdett, in Schuyler County, New York state, USA. This beautiful waterfall is on Route 414, about 3 miles north of Watkins Glen, near the east shore of Seneca Lake. Video: Here is a movie of this falls I've cropped off the left sided for a little better composition. Here is a full view of the waterfall. Which version do you like best?

Shares Letchworth State Park is located west of the Finger Lakes, about an hour southwest of Rochester, and about an hour and a half southeast of Buffalo. It is consistently named as one of the best state parks in the U.S., and rightfully so. For landscape and nature photographers, Letchworth State Park is a paradise […]

Alicia and I spent some time in Ithaca, NY last weekend. Here is the first falls on our stop. This was getting late so we did not do the 45 minute hike to the base of the falls. At first I was disappointed that the lower observation deck was closed for "winter". (Yes, there is still ice and some snow up here!) But then I realized that this was the first time I could include the lower platform in the foreground and use it as an element in the composition. I think it adds to this traditional…

This park is called The Grand Canyons of the east. And it does somewhat look like a smaller, simplified version of Grand Canyons.

The Finger Lakes are 11 glacial lakes, all of which are shaped like fingers, located in the central region of New York state. The region is perhaps best known for its impressive gorges, which were shaped by water and ice over some 10,000 years. As the rain water flowed down these steep cliffs, it formed hundreds of Finger Lakes Waterfalls that you'll find dotted all around the area. Last June we packed up our car and headed out for a road trip in search of these stunning waterfalls. There…

Surrounded by majestic waterfalls and lush green forests, there is a rich history that goes along with many things you can do at Letchworth State Park, NY.

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Middle Falls. Letchworth State Park, New York (Sep 29, 2012).

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Impressive waterfalls are not all buried in dark ravines accessible only by difficult trails. For many, you don't need to leave your car.

Easily one of the best towns in the region, there are tons of great things to do in Corning, New York. The Finger Lakes region is full of amazing towns,

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Ithaca, NY is arguably the heart of the Finger Lakes. Ithaca is located at the southern end of Cayuga Lake. Ithaca is a shining example of a “little big city”.

Ithaca in the fall is a sight to see. Make sure to visit the Apple Harvest festival in early October for a fall experienceTravels With The Crew

Upstate Ithaca, New York full of scenic gorges, hikes, kayaking on Lake Cayuga and visiting Cornell or Ithaca college.

Our Visit To Ithaca: come with us on our trip to Robert H. Treman State Park in Ithaca, NY. It is an amazing place to visit, and I hope to be back soon.

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If you've never been to Ithaca, NY, you've probably never heard of Cascadilla Gorge or the falls there. Unless, of course, you've read A.R. Ammons poem inspired by the place. Here's a picture of the falls, crossed by what I think is the College Ave bridge into collegetown. There are some…

The Corning Museum of Glass in the Finger Lakes, New York is SO GOOD. See beautiful Corning glass museum photos, get facts, & tips on other kid-friendly museums