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
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Cayuga County
The chosen hometown of Harriet Tubman and home to the historic village of Aurora and the renowned Merry-Go-Round Playhouse.
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Chemung County
Known as the "Soaring Capital of America" for its glider history, it’s also where Mark Twain penned his American classics.
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Cortland County
A hub for four-season recreation at Greek Peak Mountain Resort and the heritage-rich CNY Living History Center.
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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.
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Monroe County
Where history meets play. Discover the George Eastman Museum, The Strong Museum of Play, and the enduring legacy of Frederick Douglass.
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Onondaga County
Find everything from the turquoise waters of Green Lakes and historic charm of downtown Skaneateles to the Great New York State Fair.
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Ontario County
Lakeside beauty in Naples, Canandaigua and Geneva meets indigenous heritage at Ganondagan State Historic Site.
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Schuyler County
Home to the iconic waterfalls of Watkins Glen State Park and the world-class racing legacy of Watkins Glen International.
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Seneca County
The birthplace of Women’s Rights in Seneca Falls and home to the treasured Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge.
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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.
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Tioga County
Known for its Susquehanna riverside charm, the historic village of Owego, and the Tioga Downs Casino Resort.
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Tompkins County
Famous "Ithaca is Gorges" waterfalls, Cornell University, and a nationally recognized farm-to-table culinary scene.
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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.
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Yates County
Encompassing both the Seneca and Keuka Lake wine trails, it’s home to the historic Windmill Farm & Craft Market.