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AttractionsWinter in the Finger Lakes Winter is truly a wonderland in Cayuga County and the Finger Lakes region with glistening trees, crystal clear lakes and sparkling blankets of snow over our rolling farmlands. Take to the trails and enjoy cross-country skiing at Sterling Lake Shore Park and Nature Center on Lake Ontario or snowmobile through beautiful Fillmore Glen State Park in Moravia. Then spend a relaxing evening at the newly renovated Auburn Public Theater featuring first-rate plays, comedy acts, dance, theater and musical productions throughout the year. Winter is also a great time to refresh and restore yourself in the Finger Lakes. Visit The Center, “a sanctuary for healing, a spa for wellness” in Auburn for massages, facials, yoga, aromatherapy, luminous healing and much more. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or prefer viewing our winter wonderland from the inside out, a winter visit to Cayuga County and the Finger Lakes is sure to be memorable. Entertainment, History & Culture, Recreation, WineriesLet us entertain you! The Auburn Players Community Theater, NY Institute of Dance & Education, Auburn Public Theater, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse and the Morgan Opera House, all provide showcases for the performing arts at their best. Check our events calendar for special performances, festivals, and other Finger Lakes attractions throughout the year. Cayuga County is rich with historic sites, museums, and homes. Reminders of the Underground Railroad, the building of the Erie Canal, and the invention of "Talking Films" can all be found here.
Historic sites include Fort Hill Cemetery where William H. Seward and Harriet Tubman were laid to rest, and the Willard Memorial Chapel designed by Louis C. Tiffany and the Tiffany Glass & Decorating, Co. Take in the Rural Life Museum, dedicated to preserving local history and agricultural traditions and visit a water-powered gristmill operating since 1823 at New Hope Mills. For a glimpse into Cayuga County's past, visit the Cayuga Museum of History & Art, offering rotating and permanent exhibits on the history and art of Cayuga County. Visit some of the most unique museums in the Finger Lakes Region. These include the Ward O'Hara Agricultural Museum where you can step back in time to the turn of the century and life on the farm; the Little Theater Railway Museum featuring model train exhibits, and the Howland Stone Store Museum, the former family business of noted educator and Quaker abolitionist, Emily Howland.
Tour the homes of our famous forefathers (and mothers!) such as William H. Seward, best known for his work to purchase Alaska, then known as 'Seward's Folly," Underground Railroad conductor, Harriet Tubman, and Theodore Case, inventor of 'Talking Films." The Seward House, Harriet Tubman Home and the Cayuga Museum ( Willard-Case Mansion ) are all open to the public. If you love the great outdoors, you'll love Cayuga County. Hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, boating, swimming, golfing, camping, bird watching, and other Finger Lakes recreational activities all await you. A drive around the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway is a must. With gorges at its south, vineyards on its gentle slops and marshes on the north end, the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway features diverse landscapes and spectacular views. The 87 miles around Cayuga Lake, the longest of the Finger Lakes, will take you through charming villages, by scenic parks and lead you to lodging, shopping, dining, wineries and more! For a Great Lakes -Seaway experience drive the Seaway Trail. In Cayuga County the Seaway Trail will take you along Lake Ontario, through the Village of Fair Haven with it's unique shops, quaint Bed & Breakfasts and many campground facilities. Watch for the Seaway Trail outdoor storyteller panels that share the facts, legends, and lore of this unique America's Byway.
Wineries - The Finger Lakes Region offers an abundance of premium wineries and wine trails which follow the banks of five different lakes, Cayuga, Canandaigua, Keuka, Ontario, and Seneca. The organized wine trails make touring easy and the their special events such as the Holiday Shopping Spree in December are not to be missed. Try a wine tour package and let someone else do the driving! Cayuga County wineries include: Bet the Farm Wine Trails: Canandaigua Wine Trail |
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