Beautiful waterfall at the end of a picturesque street in Montour Falls. As a bonus treat, we saw a…read morefamily of five river otters swimming and climbing. Magical moment. Of course nature doesn't perform on demand, but maybe you'll be lucky to experience a sighting of your own. A must visit. Lots of little shops, a café, and a pizzeria in the area as well.

Wonderful falls. Great place to stop and walk the historic district. One of the best selfie…read moreopportunities around.

Excellent park…read more There's places to BBQ and a big playground with lots of old classics and a giant wooden truck with slide. There's also a short but beautiful nature trail leading to Eagle Cliff Falls. Worth a visit if you're in the Finger Lakes, especially if you want a break from the crowd at Watkins Glen.

Great place to check out some falls. Plenty of railings for your safety and a cool place to bring…read morethe kids. If you wanna take a whole trip out to the area, there is also a campsite right in front of these falls for you and your family. If you are going to make this a trip consider checking out the other falls in the surrounding area.

No hike, instant gratification! Are you sometimes just not in the mood to walk for hours to see a…read morewaterfall? Then, this is ideal! Right next to the main road, you park across the street (all of our cars missed it and had to u-turn so don't be surprised if you have to do the same - there's no shame it that!) If you have just come from Watkins Glen State Park will you be impressed? Probably not. But, if you have bad knees or feet problems, that hike is probably not going to work well. This waterfall is for everyone! And there isn't a fee to access it, either - win, win!

You've got to love the Finger Lakes. This waterfall is on the side of a road and there is parking…read moreacross the street. It's so pretty especially when there's a lot of water or melted ice. The biggest downside is you have to hoof it across a road that's 40 mph but very cool for pictures, quiet reflection, or just enjoying nature.

Wow. I didn't know a place like this existed until a girls weekend brought us here. One of the gals…read morehad previously been with family and suggested we come here as a group to enjoy the serene natural beauty of the great outdoors between various wine tastings in the region. It was the best midday activity for our group of 8. We parked at the upper parking lot and so the hike was just down down down many steps! Note to those with ACL, foot, or other ailments, I would have chosen to do this hike in reverse had I known that was an option. I have a much easier time going up with my pain in the foot issues. That said, the hike was still manageable and I was in minimal pain the next day. We opted to send half the group in a rideshare to pickup the cars from the upper trail parling lot while the rest of us walked to get ice cream down the road. This was a fantastic idea! All in all it was a great adventure and I would do it again in a heartbeat. The views are so stunning!

Fantastic experience. It definitely gets busy. We arrived around 9:15 and parking was fine--when we…read moreleft around 12:30 it was full. The trail itself is well maintained and awe inspiring. Love that you can walk down and take a shuttle back up to your car.

Seneca Lake stretches long and narrow through central New York, its deep blue water framed by…read morerolling hills, vineyards, and small lakeside towns. I found the setting open and expansive, with clear sightlines across the water that changed character depending on the weather and season. The shoreline offered a mix of natural overlooks, parks, marinas, and small developed areas, giving me multiple ways to experience the lake rather than a single central viewpoint. The main highlight for me was the lake itself and the variety of ways to interact with it. The water felt calm and clean in many areas, and the region is especially known for boating, cruising, and lakeside relaxation. Along the surrounding shores, vineyards and wineries are a major part of the identity, and I stopped at a few for tastings with scenic views over the water. The small towns around the lake added to the experience, giving me access to picnic areas, walking paths, and casual waterfront spots where I could take in the lake at a slower pace. The experience around Seneca Lake was generally relaxed and spread out, with no single concentrated entry point or structured route. I took a boat tour from one of the marinas, which gave me a more immersive perspective on the water, and I also pulled over at roadside overlooks and shoreline parks for simpler, quieter moments. Crowds varied by season, with summer being more active and the time I visited feeling much quieter.

Beautiful little park on the water with a nice breakwater you can walk on if you dare.read more

Thursday, August 13, 2020 " Raven Cliff" Waterfall outside of Montour Falls, NY located in Havana…read moreGlen Park.. Tony & I was there celebrating his birthday weekend. Very lovely area with small fee of $2

Love this town! Came with my boyfriend (interracial same sex couple) after walking Watkin's Glen…read morepark (breathtaking!). The impressive Montour falls draws the eye. This Thursday, there was a farmer's market with quality bakery items, cheeses, meats, honey, and produce. People were incredibly friendly and initiated conversation regularly. Very relaxed atmosphere with pride in their region (finger lakes, wine country, nascar setting, emerald necklace, etc.)

I stopped by Clute Park with my husband last week when we were in Waktins Glen for a day over the…read moreFourth of July weekend, which we spent exploring the Finger Lakes. We stopped by Clute Park to take in the views of Seneca Lake, and it does have some nice views. There are also basketball courts, bathrooms, a food vendor stand (although they didn't look open when we were there), a beach area, a playground, and more. I'm sure it's a great spot for families staying in town (and especially those staying in the campground across the street from the park), but you can only pay for the day (not for the hour), so we spent about $8 to just by for a bit to enjoy the views. It's probably possible to find street or free parking nearby and then walk over, but - since it was a holiday weekend - parking was harder to find than usual. The views from the park were okay, but I'd say this park is really a place for families to use the amenities in the park, not for casual tourists in town.

We camped here for three nights and it was great. The other campground (Watkins Glen race track)…read morewere very wet because of so much rain, but this campground was dry! Good gravel roads, spacious site, and full hookups made it easy. Very close to down town, kids park across the street, and right at the bottom of the lake; so close to everything. The staff was very nice and accommodating as well. Great place to stay!