Seneca Lake

Posted May 25, 2010 By Brenda and has no comments yet.

At 632 feet, Seneca Lake is the deepest – and the widest (three miles across in places) Finger Lake. Only Cayuga Lake, to the East, is longer. The lake is named after the Seneca Indian Nation – the name “Seneca” means “place of stone” or “stony place”.

I’ve visited this beautiful lake many times – from Geneva at the Northern end to Watkins Glen, located at the Southern end. You can enjoy the lake’s beauty from the Watkins Glen Waterfront, where Captain Bill’s Boat Tours is located. You’ll also find Seneca Harbor, a restored train station that is now a great restaurant, at the waterfront. The view from the restaurant is awesome.

A drive around the lake is a great way to spend a day.

The lake is home to five state parks, including Seneca Lake State Park, Sampson State Park, Bonavista State Park, Lodi Point, and Watkins Glen State Park.

I’m not a fisherman, but I hear that fishing is excellent on this Finger Lake.

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Welcome to the Finger Lakes Vacation Guide

Posted February 19, 2010 By Brenda and has no comments yet.
View of Seneca Lake. (c)Brenda Potter Reynolds

Another awesome view from the Finger Lakes Region. ©Brenda Potter Reynolds.

The Finger Lakes Region of New York State is a uniquely beautiful vacation area. Many visit for the area’s wine trails, but they soon find that there’s much more to the Finger Lakes Region.

First of all, there’s all those lakes to explore. But there’s also gorges and cascading waterfalls, too many to mention. There’s state parks, including one that has been called the “Grand Canyon of the East”.

You’ll also find world-class shopping, a wide range of restaurants, museums and a brand-new New York Wine and Culinary Center.

I’ve traveled the Finger Lakes Region area many times as a travel writer. Every time I go, I find something new to love about the Finger Lakes. I created this site so I could share my finds with you.

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