79 West Main - Finger Lakes Regional Guide

Quick Hits — Host Favorites

Boundary Breaks Vineyard

Sweeping lake vistas, outdoor seating, and a Riesling/Cab Franc focus. One of the area's great sunset spots on Seneca Lake.

Gimme! Coffee

Beloved local roaster on Main Street Trumansburg. Grab a cappuccino before hikes or wine tasting.

Garrett's Brewing Company

Small-batch beers, frequent live music, and a laid-back taproom right in the village.

Outdoors & Waterfalls

10–25 min

Taughannock Falls State Park — Easy gorge trail to a 215-ft waterfall (one of the tallest east of the Rockies) or quick drive to the overlook. Beach and picnic areas on Cayuga Lake. 📍 1740 Taughannock Blvd, Trumansburg, NY 14886

Black Diamond Trail — Gentle 8.4-mile rail trail linking Taughannock to Ithaca's Cass Park. 📍 Trail access at Taughannock Falls State Park or Cass Park, Ithaca

Cayuga Nature Center — Woodland trails, a six-story treehouse, animal exhibits, and Black Diamond Trail access. 📍 1420 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Buttermilk Falls State Park — Gorge and rim hikes with cascades; seasonal swimming area. 📍 106 E Buttermilk Falls Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Robert H. Treman State Park — Enfield Glen gorge, Lucifer Falls, and a photogenic stone staircase. 📍 105 Enfield Falls Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Allan H. Treman State Marine Park — Boat launch, marina, and birding at the south end of Cayuga Lake. 📍 805 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Puddledockers — Kayak and paddleboard rentals on Cayuga Lake and the inlet. 📍 321 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Watkins Glen State Park — 19 waterfalls in a 2-mile gorge with stone bridges, tunnels, and 200-ft cliffs. The famous Gorge Trail winds past cascades including Rainbow Falls. 📍 1009 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 • 25 min drive

Seneca Lake Wine Trail Adventure

Full Day Experience

A carefully curated wine trail route from Burdett to Geneva, with options to return via Cayuga Lake. Plan 6-8 hours for the full experience.

Navigation Tip: Use your favorite maps app (Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze) to navigate between stops using the addresses provided below.

🍷 The Perfect Wine Trail Day

Start at the southern tip of Seneca Lake in Burdett, work your way north through stunning vineyards, enjoy lunch with lake views, and finish with dinner in historic Geneva—or loop back through Cayuga Lake to end closer to home.

Starting Point: Burdett Wineries

Drive Time from Trumansburg: 25 minutes via NY-96 South

Osmote Wine Cellars — Small-batch, handcrafted wines in intimate tasting room. Known for unique varietals and personalized service. 📍 5210 County Road 132, Burdett

Hillick & Hobbs Estate — European-style winery with stunning architecture and sophisticated wines. Beautiful grounds perfect for photos. 📍 5537 NY-414, Burdett • 5 min drive north

Lunch Break: Lakeside Dining

Drive Time: 15-20 minutes north on NY-414

Stonecat Cafe — Farm-to-table cuisine with panoramic Seneca Lake views. Open seasonally (closed in winter), so check hours before you go. 📍 5315 NY-414, Hector

The Elf in the Oak — Cozy lunch spot in Burdett known for fresh, local ingredients and a creative seasonal menu. A good option if you'd rather eat before heading north. 📍 4221 NY-414, Burdett

Afternoon Tastings: Mid-Lake Gems

Drive Time: 5-10 minutes between stops

Standing Stone Vineyards — Award-winning Rieslings and reds with sweeping lake views. Dog-friendly outdoor seating. 📍 9934 NY-414, Hector

Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars — Iconic Greek Revival building with exceptional wines and educational tours. Don't miss their Riesling. 📍 9224 NY-414, Lodi • 10 min north

Boundary Breaks Vineyard — Stunning sunset views, acclaimed Rieslings, and dog-friendly lawns. Perfect for relaxing with a glass outdoors. 📍 1569 Porter Hokanson Rd, Lodi • 8 min east

Northern Route Option: Extend to Geneva

Drive Time: 20 minutes north to Geneva

Three Brothers Wineries & Estates — Family operation with three distinct labels, distillery, and brewery on-site. Great for groups with varied tastes. 📍 623 Lerch Rd, Geneva

Dinner in Geneva

The Rusty Pig — Popular smokehouse and comfort-food spot (now at 60 Seneca St) with a lively bar.

Alternative Options: Ports Cafe (waterfront), Beef & Brew (steakhouse), or Abigail's Restaurant (fine dining).

📍 Various locations in downtown Geneva • 45 min drive back to Trumansburg

Alternative Return: Cayuga Lake Loop

Instead of Geneva: Head west to Cayuga Lake for a shorter drive home

Bet the Farm Winery — Your final stop! Just outside Trumansburg, perfect for ending the day close to home with local wines and a relaxed atmosphere. 📍 4204 Krums Corners Rd, Trumansburg • 10 min from the barn

                🚗 Planning Your Route
                Total Distance (Geneva route): ~90 miles, 6-8 hours including tastings
Total Distance (Cayuga loop): ~60 miles, 4-6 hours including tastings
Best Days: Friday-Sunday for full winery hours and food service
Reservations: Recommended for all wineries, especially weekends
Designated Driver: Plan ahead or consider a wine tour service

            

Additional Cayuga Lake Options

Sheldrake Point Winery — Estate wines with breezy lakeside lawn and food service. 📍 Open in Maps • Ovid, west shore of Cayuga Lake

Hosmer Winery — Dry Rieslings and reds in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. 📍 Open in Maps • NY-89, Ovid

Thirsty Owl Wine Company — Deck with lake views and on-site bistro for casual dining. 📍 Open in Maps • Ovid, west shore of Cayuga Lake

Breweries

5–35 min

Garrett's Brewing Company — Neighborhood taproom, rotating styles, and events. A short walk from the barn. 📍 Open in Maps • Main St, Trumansburg

Ithaca Beer Co. — Large beer garden, pub menu, year-round favorites plus seasonal releases. 📍 Open in Maps • Ithaca

Liquid State Brewing Company — Industrial-chic brewery with food trucks and wide tap list. 📍 Open in Maps • West End, Ithaca

Two Goats Brewing — Legendary lake view, live music, and Beef on Weck. 📍 Open in Maps • NY-414, Hector

Lucky Hare Brewing — Lakeside lawn and taproom in Hector; hop-forward beers. 📍 Open in Maps • Hector

Personal Best Brewing — Downtown Ithaca brewery with innovative craft beers and rotating food offerings. 📍 Open in Maps • Downtown Ithaca

Markets & Local Food

5–25 min

Trumansburg Farmers' Market — Wednesdays, 4–7 pm (May–Oct); produce, crafts, prepared foods, live music. 📍 Open in Maps • Main St, a 5-minute walk

Ithaca Farmers Market — 100+ vendors at Steamboat Landing on Saturdays and Sundays (seasonal); produce, prepared food, flowers, and crafts. 📍 545 3rd St, Ithaca (Steamboat Landing)

Where to Eat

Walk • 5–30 min drive

Days and hours shift with the seasons in a small village. Check before you go, and reserve on summer and fall weekends.

In the Village (walkable)

Little Venice Ristorante — Italian-American classics and a full bar in a relaxed neighborhood spot. Open daily for lunch and dinner; the reliable choice when everything else is closed. 📍 49 E Main St, Trumansburg

Atlas Bowl — Dinner, cocktails, and boutique bowling under one roof. Kitchen runs Tuesday–Saturday evenings; a great rainy-night plan. 📍 61 W Main St, Trumansburg

Creekside Cafe — Farm-to-table breakfast and lunch with house-baked goods. Thursday–Sunday mornings only, so plan a late weekend breakfast here. 📍 4 W Main St, Trumansburg

Falls Restaurant & Tavern — Home-style diner breakfast and lunch, family-run since 1988. Locals call it T-burg's living room. Early-riser hours most days, dinner on Fridays. 📍 214 E Main St, Trumansburg

Trumansburg Main Street Market — Café and local-foods grocery: breakfast and lunch to eat in or take out, local beer and cider on tap, and produce from nearby farms. Handy for stocking the barn kitchen. 📍 21 E Main St, Trumansburg

New York Pizzeria — Village pizza staple for more than 20 years; classic NYC-style slices and pies for a takeout night at the fire pit. Closed Sunday and Monday. 📍 2 W Main St, Trumansburg

Gimme! Coffee — The village's beloved roaster for espresso and pastries, open mornings through mid-afternoon. 📍 7 E Main St, Trumansburg

Lakeside & Ithaca

Glenwood Pines — Old-school roadhouse on the way to Ithaca, famous for the Pinesburger and Friday fish fry, with Cayuga Lake views from the dining room. Wednesday–Sunday. 📍 1213 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca • 15 min

Moosewood Restaurant — The world-famous vegetarian kitchen behind the cookbooks. Lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch in downtown Ithaca. 📍 215 N Cayuga St, Ithaca • 25 min

Gola Osteria — Regional Italian dinners with a strong Finger Lakes wine list. Wednesday–Saturday evenings; reservations recommended. 📍 115 S Quarry St, Ithaca • 25 min

Collegetown Bagels — Ithaca's bagel institution since 1976. The downtown shop on East State St is the easy stop before exploring the Commons. 📍 301 E State St, Ithaca • 25 min

On the wine trail — For lunch between tastings, see Stonecat Cafe (seasonal) and The Elf in the Oak in the Seneca Lake section above.

Ithaca: Arts, Culture & Strolls

20–30 min

Downtown Ithaca Commons — Pedestrian mall of shops, cafés, and festivals. 📍 Open in Maps • Downtown Ithaca

Hangar Theatre — Summer theatre, concerts, and seasonal programming. 📍 Open in Maps • Cass Park, Ithaca

Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art — I. M. Pei design, free admission, panoramic views. 📍 Open in Maps • Cornell campus

Cornell Botanic Gardens — Gardens, arboretum, and natural areas. 📍 Open in Maps • Cornell campus

Museum of the Earth — Fossils, dinosaurs, Ice Age geology. 📍 Open in Maps • Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca

Sciencenter — Hands-on science museum for all ages. 📍 Open in Maps • Ithaca

Sagan Planet Walk — 3/4-mile solar system model from the Commons to the Sciencenter. 📍 Open in Maps • Starts at the Commons

Ithaca Children's Garden — Playful outdoor space with whimsical features. 📍 Open in Maps • Cass Park, Ithaca

Weekend & Rainy Day Itineraries

Rainy Day: Culture & Coffee in Ithaca

Morning: Start with a cappuccino at Gimme! Coffee in Trumansburg
Late Morning: Museum of the Earth — Fossils, dinosaurs, geology
Lunch: Moosewood Restaurant — World-famous vegetarian cuisine
Afternoon: Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art — Art and panoramic lake views
Optional: Cornell Botanic Gardens Nevin Welcome Center — Indoor exhibits

Weekend: Finger Lakes Classics

Day 1 — Taughannock & Wine

Morning: Taughannock Falls State Park Gorge Trail
Afternoon: Cayuga Lake Wine Trail — Sheldrake Point, Hosmer, Lucas Vineyards
Evening: Sunset glass at Bet the Farm Winery, then dinner in the village at Atlas Bowl or Garrett's Brewing

Day 2 — Ithaca Highlights

Morning: Brunch at Collegetown Bagels
Midday: Cornell Botanic Gardens & Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
Afternoon: Ithaca Commons stroll
Evening: Drinks at Liquid State Brewing or Ithaca Beer Co.

Family-Friendly Fun

Day 1 — Outdoor Adventure

Morning: Cayuga Nature Center with treehouse exploration
Midday: Picnic at Taughannock Falls overlook
Afternoon: Paddle from Puddledockers
Evening: Takeout from New York Pizzeria in Trumansburg, eaten by the fire pit

Day 2 — Indoor Exploration

Morning: Sciencenter hands-on exhibits
Lunch: Cornell Dairy Bar ice cream
Afternoon: Sagan Planet Walk
Evening: Casual dinner in Ithaca Commons

Tips for Using These Itineraries

Check weather forecasts — some spots shine even in light rain
Wineries & cideries often require or encourage reservations
Weekday visits mean fewer crowds at popular spots
Always confirm seasonal hours before heading out

Seasonal & Festivals

Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival (Late July, Trumansburg) — Four days, multiple stages, and camping at the fairgrounds.

Apple Harvest Festival (Early October, Ithaca Commons) — Cider donuts, local apples, crafts.

Worth the Drive

25–75 min

Watkins Glen International — Premier NASCAR road course hosting racing events including the Go Bowling at The Glen. Drive the track yourself on non-race days. 📍 2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 • 25 min drive

Corning Museum of Glass — Live glassblowing, galleries, and hands-on experiences. 📍 Open in Maps • Corning • about 1 hr drive

Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge — Birding, auto tour, seasonal migrations. 📍 Open in Maps • Seneca Falls • about 1 hr drive

Visitor Information

Downtown Ithaca Visitor Center — Year-round info, maps, and event guides.

Taughannock Overlook Visitor Center — Seasonal, with park maps and exhibits.

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