Check out two goats brew pub in Hector on the East side of Seneca Lake. Enjoy beautiful views in a rustic barn like setting while you enjoy a hand crafted brew.




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Winery Tours

Dr. Franks Winery

Fox Run Winery

Herman J. Wiemer Winery

Watkins Glenn

Taughannock Falls

Seneca Lake Power Boat

Finger Lakes Wine Country

Seneca Lake Wine

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Sights

The Finger Lakes region has plenty of things to do and see. We recommend you start by checking our events page to see what is happening at the Showboat on the weekends throughout the summer. If you are looking for something fun to do, peruse the list of activities we have gathered below. Use the links to find hours of operation or more information on activities and plan on making the most of your time in the Finger Lakes area.

State Parks
We recommend you visit at least one of the following state parks if you haven't been before. The Finger Lakes region was carved by ice age glaciers. The melting glaciers carved amazing gorges and waterfalls into the terrain, hence the phrase "Ithaca is gorges". Take the time to visit the areas state parks and you won't be disappointed. Don't forget your camera.

Watkins Glen State Park
Taughannock Falls State Park
Buttermilk Falls State Park
Robert H. Treman State Park

For more information on state parks visit the Finger Lakes State Park Site

Family Fun Outings
These activities are fun not matter if you're solo, with friends or have the whole family. Discover how life in the Finger was lived a century ago and learn about the native American culture or visit the corning museum of glass. Stop by Ithaca's Museum of the Earth and see ancient dinosaur fossils and the latest exhibits.

Corning Museum of Glass
Ganondagan State Historic Site
Genesee Country Village Museum
Glenn H. Curtiss Aviation Museum
Museum of the Earth
National Soaring Museum
Ithaca Science Center
Seneca Museum of Waterways and Industry
The Discovery Trail
The Rockwell Museum of Western Art
Women's Rights National Historic Park
Red Jacket Apple Orchard
Greyton H. Taylor Wine Museum
Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion
Rose Hill Mansion

Outdoor Fun
Cumming Nature Center
Montezuma Wildlife Refuge
Seneca White Deer
Urbana State Forest
Onanda Park
Captain Bill's Seneca Lake Cruises
The Canandaigua Lady

Fishing
The Finger Lakes offers anglers several different species including Brown trout, Lake trout and rainbow trout, walleye, pike, perch, small and large mouth black bass, tiger muskies and pan fish. Visit the links below for license information and tours.

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Captain Joe
Seneca Chief Guide Service
Summit to Stream
Fishing the Finger Lakes Guide Service
Reel Hooked Up Charters
C Dog Charters
Finger Lakes Angling Zone
Captain Don's Charters

Boating
If you would like to explore the lake on your by renting a boat check with the local marinas for availability and options.

Seneca Lake
Roy's Marina

Canandaigua Lake
Sutter's Marina
German Brothers Marina

Keuka Lake
Morgan Marine

Shopping
There are several close by areas to do some shopping if you're interested. The Waterloo premium outlet mall is about 25 minutes North. East View Mall is located in Victor, about 45 minutes North West of the Showboat. Try the Shops at Ithaca Mall. There are several places to shop around close by the Showboat. The Bass Pro Shops in Auburn has everything an outdoorsman could ever desire.

Waterloo Premium Outlets
Bass Pro Shops
The Windmill Farm & Craft Market
The Ithaca Farmer's Market
Bloomfield Antique Country Mile
Finger Lakes Mall
Arnot Mall
The Shops at Ithaca Mall




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