Guidebook for Watkins Glen
Food Scene
I would eat here every day if I could, the food and atmosphere are amazing.
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Graft wine + cider bar
204 N Franklin StI would eat here every day if I could, the food and atmosphere are amazing.
Very delicious Thai Restaurant in town! *Local Tip: BYO bottle of wine as they don't serve alcohol.
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Thai Elephants
133 E 4th StVery delicious Thai Restaurant in town! *Local Tip: BYO bottle of wine as they don't serve alcohol.
Homemade Ice Cream! Of the 11+ Icecream shops in Watkins Glen, this homemade ice cream will have you coming back every day for more. Outdoor Dog-Friendly seating.
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Colonial Pottery & Creamery
701 N Franklin StHomemade Ice Cream! Of the 11+ Icecream shops in Watkins Glen, this homemade ice cream will have you coming back every day for more. Outdoor Dog-Friendly seating.
Farm-to-table before farm-to-table was a thing. Check the schedule during the season for live music. Dog-Friendly Outdoor Seating.
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Stonecat Cafe: Regional Cuisine & Bar
5315 NY-414Farm-to-table before farm-to-table was a thing. Check the schedule during the season for live music. Dog-Friendly Outdoor Seating.
Hit up The Elf In The Oak for Breakfast or Lunch you won't be disappointed in the food or your portion size. I challenge you to try and leave here hungry. Dog-Friendly Outdoor Seating.
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The Elf In The Oak
4221 NY-414Hit up The Elf In The Oak for Breakfast or Lunch you won't be disappointed in the food or your portion size. I challenge you to try and leave here hungry. Dog-Friendly Outdoor Seating.
My go-to for Pizza in Watkins Glen! Good Italian food if you want to sit down in the restaurant. *Local Tip: If it's a busy weekend order a pizza from the Montour location (10mins away) and checkout the amazing Shequaga Falls when you go to pick it up.
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Jerlando's Ristorante & Pizza Company
400 N Franklin StMy go-to for Pizza in Watkins Glen! Good Italian food if you want to sit down in the restaurant. *Local Tip: If it's a busy weekend order a pizza from the Montour location (10mins away) and checkout the amazing Shequaga Falls when you go to pick it up.
The Deli here is amazing! Great lunch stop if you are doing the Seneca Lake Wine Trail (West Side of the Lake).
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Tabora Farm and Winery
4978 Lakemont-Himrod RdThe Deli here is amazing! Great lunch stop if you are doing the Seneca Lake Wine Trail (West Side of the Lake).
Great Food and Fun Atmosphere! I recommend the Peach Blonde or the Oatmeal Stout from Seneca Lodge Brewery. It's a bit of a trek but you can walk here from the house (ask me for directions).
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Seneca Lodge
3600 Walnut RdGreat Food and Fun Atmosphere! I recommend the Peach Blonde or the Oatmeal Stout from Seneca Lodge Brewery. It's a bit of a trek but you can walk here from the house (ask me for directions).
Great Pizza and Beer! An excellent spot to hit up for lunch or dinner if you are on the Seneca Lake Wine or Beer Trail (East Side of the Lake). Dog-Friendly Outdoor Seating.
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Scale House Brewery
5930 NY-414Great Pizza and Beer! An excellent spot to hit up for lunch or dinner if you are on the Seneca Lake Wine or Beer Trail (East Side of the Lake). Dog-Friendly Outdoor Seating.
Soon to be the new location for Lucky Hare Brewing in Watkins Glen. Great spot to hang out, eat, and drink on the water in Watkins Glen. Sit outside and enjoy a great view of the lake. Dog-Friendly Outdoor Seating.
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The Village Marina Bar & Grill
2 Seneca HarborSoon to be the new location for Lucky Hare Brewing in Watkins Glen. Great spot to hang out, eat, and drink on the water in Watkins Glen. Sit outside and enjoy a great view of the lake. Dog-Friendly Outdoor Seating.
Nickel's Pit BBQ Watkins Glen
207 N Franklin StGreat BBQ! Dog-Friendly Outdoor Seating.
Located down in the marina on the canal, this shack of a join looks like you'd find it in Key West. Don't be food it has one of the best Sunday Brunch in the area. Dog-Friendly Outdoor Seating. *Seasonal
Oar House
Located down in the marina on the canal, this shack of a join looks like you'd find it in Key West. Don't be food it has one of the best Sunday Brunch in the area. Dog-Friendly Outdoor Seating. *Seasonal
Voted best brunch by me! The brussel sprout salad is my go-to. Dog-Friendly.
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Ryan William Vineyard
4156 NY-414Voted best brunch by me! The brussel sprout salad is my go-to. Dog-Friendly.
A second location for the Thai Restaurant this one is all Vegan Food. Great atmosphere and food.
Green Elephants Thai Vegan Restaurant
A second location for the Thai Restaurant this one is all Vegan Food. Great atmosphere and food.
I didn't know if I should put this in the food or drinks section because both are amazing. The history of the place is equally as cool! Dog-Friendly.
Brewery Ardennes Taproom & Kitchen
I didn't know if I should put this in the food or drinks section because both are amazing. The history of the place is equally as cool! Dog-Friendly.
Lakeside Viennese bistro serves Austrian small plates & wines. Reservations required.
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Dano's Heuriger On Seneca
9564 NY-414Lakeside Viennese bistro serves Austrian small plates & wines. Reservations required.
Lakeside restaurant halfway up on the west side of the lake! A new favorite with some of the best food I've ever had! *Reservations recommended.
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Sapalta
3482 Plum Point Rd SLakeside restaurant halfway up on the west side of the lake! A new favorite with some of the best food I've ever had! *Reservations recommended.
About 30-40mins away up the lake, but worth the drive for this fantastic food!
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Ports Cafe
4432 W Lake RdAbout 30-40mins away up the lake, but worth the drive for this fantastic food!
Fantastic Burgers and Brunch (limited time of the year)! Plus it's located at a brewery (Lucky Hare Brewing). Dog-Friendly.
Babe's Burger
Fantastic Burgers and Brunch (limited time of the year)! Plus it's located at a brewery (Lucky Hare Brewing). Dog-Friendly.
Great coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries! Grab a sandwich for lunch too you won't be disappointed. *Call in food during the busy summer months and skip the wait.
The Blackberry Inn Kitchen
Great coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries! Grab a sandwich for lunch too you won't be disappointed. *Call in food during the busy summer months and skip the wait.
Parks & Nature
Walking distance to the house, the Watkins Glen State Park Gorge offers great hiking among the beautiful waterfalls. Walk past the 1 house (White & Yellow Abandoned) to the south and cross the street into the field. Walk across the field (beautiful view of the lake & site of the old Glen Springs Resort). You will come to a dirt road, across the road there is a trail that’s pretty obvious (I’ve marked it with a Yellow ribbon). Walk through the trail and come out on a road go uphill on the road just after the road curves to the right there is a dirt road to the left that takes you to the gorge trail. When you see the bridge and trail map you have arrived. 10 min walk.
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Watkins Glen Gorge Trail
1009 N Franklin StWalking distance to the house, the Watkins Glen State Park Gorge offers great hiking among the beautiful waterfalls. Walk past the 1 house (White & Yellow Abandoned) to the south and cross the street into the field. Walk across the field (beautiful view of the lake & site of the old Glen Springs Resort). You will come to a dirt road, across the road there is a trail that’s pretty obvious (I’ve marked it with a Yellow ribbon). Walk through the trail and come out on a road go uphill on the road just after the road curves to the right there is a dirt road to the left that takes you to the gorge trail. When you see the bridge and trail map you have arrived. 10 min walk.
Great little hike down to the shores of Seneca Lake, be ready to hike back up. (Dog-Friendly)
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Caywood Point Finger Lakes National Forrest
9784 NY-414Great little hike down to the shores of Seneca Lake, be ready to hike back up. (Dog-Friendly)
Lots of trails for hiking and snowshoeing, even a couple fun little fishing ponds.
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Finger Lakes National Forest
Lots of trails for hiking and snowshoeing, even a couple fun little fishing ponds.
Stop and check out at the main waterfall in Montour Falls. Easy access to a beautiful waterfall.
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Shequaga Falls Park
109 S Genesee StStop and check out at the main waterfall in Montour Falls. Easy access to a beautiful waterfall.
Excelsior Glen
Hidden Jem of a hike!
Seneca Lake Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals, located on 414N right past Clute Park on the lakeside just as you are leaving town. Free Parking and nice new kayak launch.
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Lakeside Park
686 NY-414Seneca Lake Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals, located on 414N right past Clute Park on the lakeside just as you are leaving town. Free Parking and nice new kayak launch.
If you are here for the hiking and waterfalls and don't mind taking the 30min drive over to Ithaca this is a great hike spot.
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TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdIf you are here for the hiking and waterfalls and don't mind taking the 30min drive over to Ithaca this is a great hike spot.
Another 30min car ride, but totally worth checking out this stunning 250ft waterfall!
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Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdAnother 30min car ride, but totally worth checking out this stunning 250ft waterfall!
Nice spot to drive up for a picnic or to watch the sunset.
Lodi Point State Park, Lodi, NY 14860, Verenigde Staten
Nice spot to drive up for a picnic or to watch the sunset.
Wineries
All wineries listed here are Dog-Friendly!
You may find me behind the bar pouring wine on some weekends. Stop in and ask for me!
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Lakewood Vineyards
4024 NY-14You may find me behind the bar pouring wine on some weekends. Stop in and ask for me!
In the Summer don't miss, Bocce and Live Music every Thursday and Yoga with a view on Wednesdays! The wine is good all year round with nice reds and my favorite bubbly Bollicine.
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Damiani Wine Cellars
4704 NY-414In the Summer don't miss, Bocce and Live Music every Thursday and Yoga with a view on Wednesdays! The wine is good all year round with nice reds and my favorite bubbly Bollicine.
A great winery that will have something for everyone. I'm a case club member for a reason!
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J.R. Dill Winery
4922 NY-414A great winery that will have something for everyone. I'm a case club member for a reason!
Barnstormer Winery
4184 NY-14Scott makes my favorite Rosé in the Finger Lakes!
Bagley's Poplar Ridge Vineyards
9782 NY-414Best Wine Slushies on Seneca Lake!
The closest winery to the Glen Springs Resort Doctors Quarters Airbnb. They have an 18 hole disc golf course! Stop by the tasting room, grab some wine or local beer and play a round!
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Castel Grisch
3380 County Rd 28The closest winery to the Glen Springs Resort Doctors Quarters Airbnb. They have an 18 hole disc golf course! Stop by the tasting room, grab some wine or local beer and play a round!
Fulkerson Winery
5576 NY-14Great spot to try wines from the other lakes. I recommend getting the small bites food pairing with your flight.
Once Finger Lakes
Great spot to try wines from the other lakes. I recommend getting the small bites food pairing with your flight.
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
5712 NY-414They have live music at the Oasis in the evenings.
Love the people and the wine! They carry an amazing selection of local meat, cheese, and other goods.
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Hector Wine Company
5610 NY-414Love the people and the wine! They carry an amazing selection of local meat, cheese, and other goods.
Standing Stone Vineyards
9934 NY-414Classy spot, try the Saperavi!
Boundary Breaks Vineyard
1568 Porter Covert RdRed Tail Ridge Winery
846 NY-14Great spot up on the Hill. *The road is steep but the view is great lol
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Forge Cellars
3775 Mathews RdGreat spot up on the Hill. *The road is steep but the view is great lol
A friend of mine is just getting started with his winery the tastings are outside under the covered area with one of the best views ever! Only open in the spring and summer so check first.
Osmote
A friend of mine is just getting started with his winery the tastings are outside under the covered area with one of the best views ever! Only open in the spring and summer so check first.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful Glass Art all throughout, Neat Glass History Exhibits, and Fun Live & Hands-on Glass Making.
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Corning Museum of Glass
1 Museum WayBeautiful Glass Art all throughout, Neat Glass History Exhibits, and Fun Live & Hands-on Glass Making.
Looking to get a taste of local history, stop into this landmark 1828 building featuring a research room with old maps, family history papers & more.
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Brick Tavern Museum -Schuyler County Historical Society
108 N. Catharine StLooking to get a taste of local history, stop into this landmark 1828 building featuring a research room with old maps, family history papers & more.
Breweries
All breweries listed here are Dog-Friendly!
Live Music, Good Beer, Great People! Where you will most likely find me and reyrey (my dog).
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Two Goats Brewing
5027 NY-414Live Music, Good Beer, Great People! Where you will most likely find me and reyrey (my dog).
Some of The Best Beer in the Finger Lakes! Also the burgers are top notch.
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Lucky Hare Brewing Company
6085 Beckhorn RdSome of The Best Beer in the Finger Lakes! Also the burgers are top notch.
Looking for something different? This bar is made to look like an English Style Pub with all cask beers to match!
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Seneca Lake Brewing Company & The Beerocracy
4520 NY-14Looking for something different? This bar is made to look like an English Style Pub with all cask beers to match!
Upstate Brewing Company FLX
Love the beer here and it's right in Watkins Glen! Dog-Friendly.
I didn't know if I should put this in the food or drinks section because both are amazing. The history of the place is equally as cool!
Brewery Ardennes Taproom & Kitchen
I didn't know if I should put this in the food or drinks section because both are amazing. The history of the place is equally as cool!
On a different lake (Keuka) but some of my favorite beer in the FLX!
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Steuben Brewing Company
10286 Judson RdOn a different lake (Keuka) but some of my favorite beer in the FLX!
Drinks & Nightlife
Looking for a dive bar on the water you found it. They also have Jet Ski and Boat rentals. Dog-Friendly.
The Tiki Bar on Seneca Lake
Looking for a dive bar on the water you found it. They also have Jet Ski and Boat rentals. Dog-Friendly.
Best Whiskey Selection in the area! Good drinks and cheese options with cool vibes. Dog-Friendly Outdoor Seating.
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Seneca Cheese Company an Artisanal Cheese Tavern
29 N Franklin StBest Whiskey Selection in the area! Good drinks and cheese options with cool vibes. Dog-Friendly Outdoor Seating.
The best selection of beer on tap in the area! I'm a mug club member so there is a chance you might run into me. The food is good too! Dog-Friendly.
Solera Tap House
The best selection of beer on tap in the area! I'm a mug club member so there is a chance you might run into me. The food is good too! Dog-Friendly.
Distilleries
Finger Lakes Distilling
4676 NY-414