11 Glacial Lakes. 2 Million Years in the Making. One World-Class Destination.

Named the 2025 Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast.

The Finger Lakes is a collaborative tourism ecosystem spanning 14 diverse counties. Each offers its own distinct personality and local heritage while working in unison to create exceptional year-round experiences.

Learn More about the 14 Counties of the Finger Lakes

  • Cayuga County

    The chosen hometown of Harriet Tubman and home to the historic village of Aurora and the renowned Merry-Go-Round Playhouse.

  • Chemung County

    Known as the "Soaring Capital of America" for its glider history, it’s also where Mark Twain penned his American classics.

  • Cortland County

    A hub for four-season recreation at Greek Peak Mountain Resort and the heritage-rich CNY Living History Center.

  • Livingston County

    Marvel at Letchworth State Park, the "Grand Canyon of the East," explore a collection of vibrant Genesee Valley villages and visit the National Warplane Museum.

  • Monroe County

    Where history meets play. Discover the George Eastman Museum, The Strong Museum of Play, and the enduring legacy of Frederick Douglass.

  • Onondaga County

    Find everything from the turquoise waters of Green Lakes and historic charm of downtown Skaneateles to the Great New York State Fair.

  • Ontario County

    Lakeside beauty in Naples, Canandaigua and Geneva meets indigenous heritage at Ganondagan State Historic Site.

  • Schuyler County

    Home to the iconic waterfalls of Watkins Glen State Park and the world-class racing legacy of Watkins Glen International.

  • Seneca County

    The birthplace of Women’s Rights in Seneca Falls and home to the treasured Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge.

  • Steuben County

    World-renowned for the Corning Museum of Glass, the aviation legacy of Glenn H. Curtiss, and the vinifera winemaking revolution of Dr. Konstantin Frank.

  • Tioga County

    Known for its Susquehanna riverside charm, the historic village of Owego, and the Tioga Downs Casino Resort.

  • Tompkins County

    Famous "Ithaca is Gorges" waterfalls, Cornell University, and a nationally recognized farm-to-table culinary scene.

  • Wayne County

    New York State’s largest apple-producer on the southern shore of Lake Ontario; home to the Sodus Bay Lighthouse and the historic Erie Canal.

  • Yates County

    Encompassing both the Seneca and Keuka Lake wine trails, it’s home to the historic Windmill Farm & Craft Market.