Keuka Lake Getaway guidebook
Sightseeing and Hiking
Great place to rent bicycles, kayaks, canoes, SUP's. Conveniently located on the outlet that leads to Keuka Lake, or you can transport to other places.
10 locals recommend
Shoreline Rentals
111 Water StGreat place to rent bicycles, kayaks, canoes, SUP's. Conveniently located on the outlet that leads to Keuka Lake, or you can transport to other places.
Grimes Glen Park
4703 Vine StBeautiful park for hiking.
Located in Watkins Glen, this park has a great hiking trail with a couple of areas to stop for picnicking. The focal point of the park is a 400-foot-deep narrow gorge cut through rock by a stream.
437 locals recommend
Watkins Glen State Park
1009 N Franklin StLocated in Watkins Glen, this park has a great hiking trail with a couple of areas to stop for picnicking. The focal point of the park is a 400-foot-deep narrow gorge cut through rock by a stream.
Fun place for hiking through woodlands and along the gorge, etc. About one hour from Penn Yan, NY.
373 locals recommend
Buttermilk Falls State Park
Fun place for hiking through woodlands and along the gorge, etc. About one hour from Penn Yan, NY.
This park has a 215-foot plunge waterfall that is the highest single-drop waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains. Offers hiking trails, picnicking, fishing, swimming, etc. About 90 minutes from Penn Yan, NY.
507 locals recommend
Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdThis park has a 215-foot plunge waterfall that is the highest single-drop waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains. Offers hiking trails, picnicking, fishing, swimming, etc. About 90 minutes from Penn Yan, NY.
City/town information
Quaint village, home to the Glen Curtis Museum. Located at the base of Keuka Lake.
60 locals recommend
Hammondsport
Quaint village, home to the Glen Curtis Museum. Located at the base of Keuka Lake.
The Village of Naples is located about 1 hour from Penn Yan, NY. Grimes Glen park is located there.
55 locals recommend
Naples
The Village of Naples is located about 1 hour from Penn Yan, NY. Grimes Glen park is located there.
Home of Watkins Glen International Speedway and Watkins Glen State Park.
144 locals recommend
Watkins Glen
Home of Watkins Glen International Speedway and Watkins Glen State Park.
Small rural village where Taughannock Falls State Park is located near.
28 locals recommend
Trumansburg
Small rural village where Taughannock Falls State Park is located near.
A hamlet in Seneca County home of the National Women's Hall of Fame, It's a Wonderful Life Museum, and next to the Cayuga and Seneca Canal which connects Cayuga and Seneca Lakes. About one hour from Penn Yan, NY.
24 locals recommend
Seneca Falls
A hamlet in Seneca County home of the National Women's Hall of Fame, It's a Wonderful Life Museum, and next to the Cayuga and Seneca Canal which connects Cayuga and Seneca Lakes. About one hour from Penn Yan, NY.
A Village in Seneca County, NY named after the Waterloo in Belgium, where Napoleon was defeated. In 1966 the governor of NY proclaimed the village of Waterloo as the "birthplace of Memorial Day".
9 locals recommend
Waterloo
A Village in Seneca County, NY named after the Waterloo in Belgium, where Napoleon was defeated. In 1966 the governor of NY proclaimed the village of Waterloo as the "birthplace of Memorial Day".
Local swimming areas
Keuka Lake State Park
3560 Pepper RdGreat for swimming!
Frontage on Keuka Lake that has a pavilion for picnicking, and water usage for swimming.
16 locals recommend
Indian Pines Park
69 Old Pines TrailFrontage on Keuka Lake that has a pavilion for picnicking, and water usage for swimming.
Red Jacket Park
309 Lake StSmall local park that has swimming access.
Restaurants
Mac's Dairy Bar Ice Cream
2605 NY-14AIce Cream!! etc.
Seasonal.
Fun diner that brings back nostalgic times of eating in a diner from the 1950's!
16 locals recommend
Penn Yan Diner
131 E Elm StFun diner that brings back nostalgic times of eating in a diner from the 1950's!
Specialty bulk food store and cafe just outside of Penn Yann, NY.
Located on Rt. 14A
Open : store - 8 am - 6 pm
cafe - 7 am - 4 pm
28 locals recommend
Oak Hill Bulk Foods
3173 NY-14ASpecialty bulk food store and cafe just outside of Penn Yann, NY.
Located on Rt. 14A
Open : store - 8 am - 6 pm
cafe - 7 am - 4 pm
The BBQ Shack/Donuts Done Right
2447 New York 54AExcellent local stop for BBQ.
Seasonal.
Cam's Pizzeria
476 Exchange StLocal pizzeria
Brock's Bowl & Pizzeria
201 Brown StGreat combination - pizza and/or bowling
Amity Coffee Co.
3 Main StLocal coffee shop.
Parker's Grille - Penn Yan
Great food.
Casa Mezcal reserva
Excellent Mexican cuisine
Local favorite that has been established for many years. Seasonal eatery. Ice cream and chicken offered.
54 locals recommend
Seneca Farms
2485 NY-54ALocal favorite that has been established for many years. Seasonal eatery. Ice cream and chicken offered.
New restaurant to the area. Farm to table food. Set on Keuka Lake in Penn Yan with beautiful lake views. Great location!
Main Deck
New restaurant to the area. Farm to table food. Set on Keuka Lake in Penn Yan with beautiful lake views. Great location!
Neighborhoods
A beautiful trail between Penn Yan and Dresden. Open the Keuka Lake Outlet Trail website for info about the trail.
Local hiking and biking favorite.
41 locals recommend
Keuka Lake Outlet Trail
Keuka Lake Outlet TrailA beautiful trail between Penn Yan and Dresden. Open the Keuka Lake Outlet Trail website for info about the trail.
Local hiking and biking favorite.
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital
Within 7 minutes of the cottage.
Local food markets.
ALDI
204 Liberty St5 minutes away on Liberty Street.
Tops Friendly Markets
321 Liberty St5 minutes away on Liberty Street.
Quality butcher shop that offers meat and cold cuts, etc., and a grocery store.
16 locals recommend
Morgan's Grocery
100 Hamilton StQuality butcher shop that offers meat and cold cuts, etc., and a grocery store.
City advice
Book before you go
Wineries
Our rental is conveniently located near the Finger Lakes Wine Trail which offers a wide variety of wineries. Most wineries are requiring reservations before you visit.
Don't miss
The Windmill - The Saturday farmer's market is a must.
located on RT. 14A - open Saturdays end of April - end of November 8am-4pm.