Welcome to Cayuga County in the Finger Lakes Region

Walk the steps of Harriet Tubman's legacy and explore the many sites that tell the story

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family from slavery, Tubman moved them to Auburn and nearby Fleming in 1860. Central New York was a hub for progressive thought, abolition, and women’s suffrage where Tubman continued to fight for human rights and dignity during her 54 years of freedom. The Harriet Tubman Home, Inc. is an independent non-profit established by the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church to manage and operate the homestead of Harriet Tubman. The Harriet Tubman Visitor Center, the Tubman Home for Aged and Infirm Negroes, the restored Tubman barn, and the Harriet Tubman Residence are operated by the Harriet Tubman Home, Inc.

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Celebrating Independence Day in Small Town America

Sailing into Summer! Located at the very tippy top of Cayuga County is the village of Fair Haven. Do not sleep on this little town that…

Selection of Ice Cream Cones at Reese's Dairy Bar

Family Fun at the Drive-In

Drive-In Family Fun x 2 By Susan Dove On the western outskirts of Auburn, NY on historic Route 20, there are 2 reasons to plan some good…

Fishing in Cayuga Lake

Cayuga Lake is the largest Finger Lake that lies partially in Cayuga County. The lake is approximately 39 miles long. Cayuga Lake is the…

Celebrate Harriet Tubman with Ice Cream, Cookies and Candy!

May is usually welcomed with warm, spring air, budding trees and beautiful flowers. And in Cayuga County, the month also means you can start…

Family Fun at Tom Thumb's!

by Susan Dove My search for the best ice cream in Cayuga County continues at Tom Thumb's in the Town of Owasco. Tom Thumb's is a…

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Family Fun at the Drive-In

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Drive-In Family Fun x 2 By Susan Dove On the western outskirts of Auburn, NY on historic Route 20, there are 2 reasons to plan some good old-fashioned…

Holidays

Celebrating Independence Day in Small Town America

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Sailing into Summer! Located at the very tippy top of Cayuga County is the village of Fair Haven. Do not sleep on this little town that celebrates the…

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Fishing in Cayuga Lake

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Cayuga Lake is the largest Finger Lake that lies partially in Cayuga County. The lake is approximately 39 miles long. Cayuga Lake is the second…

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Happy Father's Day

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My dad and husband always say that they don’t want anything special for Father's Day, but we all know we cannot let this day pass without…

Finding Your Way

New Cayuga Map

North

In northern Cayuga County, visitors have access to Lake Ontario and can enjoy beach days at Fair Haven Beach State Park. Winery experiences, such as Colloca Estate Winery are prevalent. And trails such as Seaway Trail and Erie Canal Recreational Trail are sure to please.

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Central

Home to Cayuga’s county seat, the city of Auburn, central Cayuga has many attractions such as the Harriet Tubman Home and Seward House Museum, park access to Owasco Lake, professional theater and baseball, New York's only Bass Pro Shops, and a wide variety of dining and accommodation options.

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South

In southern Cayuga County, Long Point Winery is sure to please the pallet. Visitors can also head to Fillmore Glen State Park, home to five waterfalls, swimming pools, camping and picnic areas. Dorothy McIlroy Bird Sanctuary is also a unique experience, boasting 157 acres, and a diverse bird population.

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Welcome to Cayuga County in the Finger Lakes Region

Walk the steps of Harriet Tubman's legacy and explore the many sites that tell the story

Finding Your Way

North

Central

South

Exploring Cayuga County