Top Ithaca Day Trips

Explore the Finger Lakes on a self-guided drive around Seneca and Cayuga Lakes, blending waterfalls, wine country, and American history. Four must-see stops anchor the journey: towering Taughannock Falls, the birthplace of the women’s rights movement in Seneca Falls, lakeside Belhurst Castle, and the gorge trails of Watkins Glen State Park. Along the way, discover scenic byways, vineyard overlooks, nature preserves, and sweeping lake views. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Enjoy a guided tasting tour around Seneca Lake, in New York’s Finger Lakes wine region. Visit four different wineries, enjoy educational tours, and sample diverse regional varietals while enjoying scenic views. Leave the driving to someone else so you can fully enjoy your day of wine tasting. An added lunch option is also available.

Drive Seneca Lake yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole lake in the free Wine Trails app: pick your date and starting point, Watkins Glen or Geneva, choose the wineries you want from the 42 mapped along Route 14 and Route 414, and the app builds your personal route with turn-by-turn narration. Narrated stories cover the people behind the tasting rooms: Konstantin Frank and Hermann Wiemer, who proved European vines could survive these winters, the four growers who opened Glenora in 1977, the Fulkersons on land their family has farmed since 1805, the castle at Belhurst, the salt beneath the lake and the Seneca Drums. No group, no schedule, no guide; stop for lunch in Hector or a walk through the Watkins Glen gorge, replay anything, and the audio keeps working when the signal drops between the vineyards, because everything downloads offline. You'll need a car and a designated driver; tastings are paid at each winery.

Experience the beauty of Seneca Lake with a private, customizable tasting tour designed just for your group of up to 4 guests. Select any combination of 4 wineries, breweries, or distilleries—or let a local FLX Chauffeur guide craft the perfect route for you from a curated list of standout venues. Travel in comfort with door-to-door pickup from Geneva, Watkins Glen, Penn Yan, or surrounding towns. Your ride is a clean, air-conditioned SUV stocked with complimentary bottled water to keep you refreshed between stops. Unlike standard per-person pricing, this tour is offered at an exceptional flat group rate—a high-value alternative for those seeking a more personal, crowd-free experience. No buses. No strangers. Just you and your crew, sipping and savoring at your own pace in one of New York’s most scenic wine regions. FLX Chauffeur – I’ll Drive. You Unwind.

This private full-day tour reveals Ithaca’s historic and cultural heritage. Journey through the Finger Lakes shaped by centuries of winemaking tradition. Discover landscapes reflecting an ancient agricultural civilization and evolving cultural legacy. Seneca Lake presents a heritage of viticulture rooted in classical practices. What defines the region’s enduring wine culture? Cayuga Lake connects natural beauty with deep cultural identity. Keuka Lake showcases architectural vineyard patterns shaped over generations. Each stop uncovers stories of transformation and regional heritage. Enjoy refined scenery enriched by historical insight from your guide. Experience a premium cultural journey where heritage and landscape meet. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.