OMG we had such a great experience with Captain Chris and Mate Andy on the yellow-topped cycle…read moreboat. Our group of 4 booked at 80 minute tour on July 4th and it was so memorable. The boat seat up to 16 people and the also have a 6-person tiki boat you can rent. SUPER fun and definitely a great activity to do with friends or family in the summer.

Have you ever seen a picture of something (an activity, maybe) and thought, "I seriously wish we…read morehad that here?" It turns out, if you know where to look, you might be able to turn that picture into a reality. Finger Lakes Cycle Boats was that image for me. Upon learning that yes, we did have a cycle boat option in the region, I made plans to check it out, turning images into motion (literally, in the case of those pedals!) Something to take into consideration is that given the season that the boats are in operation, you may be dealing with speedway traffic. If you go to Watkins Glen in the summertime, you need to take into account that there might be a race that day and in that case, trust your GPS. We made it to the dock with seconds to spare and while it worked out okay, it might be a problem on busier days. If you're worried about not being able to pedal, don't be - the boat is motorized. Think of the seats like a spin class, you'll need to adjust to find your correct height. I ended up adjusting the seat a few times and ultimately didn't pedal as much as I thought I would. But if you have a big group and everyone pedals, you won't even need the motor. We went up the lake on a breezy night, going just under halfway through the lake and then back again. Our tour was about an hour and a half ish long, but I bet a longer tour would be seriously fun if it worked out. You can bring your own drinks and snacks and there are options for add ons for parties if you so choose. Chris and Sam, the owners, have a nice setup going and are full of fun facts about the area. FLX is full of history and it's such a nice perspective to see it from within the water. I can't wait to go on another tour when the season permits. And let's be real, this would be an amazing Yelp event waiting to happen. What do you say? See you on the water!

Lisa and Joey recently purchased the campground and are enhancing it as each day passes! A quiet,…read morelaid back campground perfect for families, friends or couples. Grimes Glen, Letchworth and Stony Brook State parks are close by for swimming. A camp store, playground for the kids and huge bonfires every Saturday night. There's a hiking trail right on the property as well as several adorable cabins. Full hook up and tent sites available. Lisa and Joey have been a pleasure getting to know. They are SUPER kind and we plan on spending the majority of our camping trips there!

We stayed at this beautiful campground last weekend and loved it. It's peaceful and well-kept and…read morethe owners couldn't do enough to make our stay as pleasant as possible. It's a small campground, but the sites are large and well-maintained. I will go back anytime I'm in the Finger Lakes area.

Beautiful sanctuary where animal rescues live out their natural lives in peace and safety, served…read moreby compassionate human beings. Established in 1986, it was the first of its kind and easily the most impressive animal sanctuary I've ever been to. Situated in upstate New York, it's a marvelous vision, the scenery is paradise. We visited for my daughter's thirteenth birthday; this is the trip she wanted most in the world. Last time she was here, I was wearing her in an infant wrap. Five years from now, I expect she will be FS staff. Scott was our tour guide today and he is perfect at his job. He introduced us to the animal ambassadors and the mission of Farm Sanctuary's founding. My girls, their friend and myself loved interacting with the wonderful animals, learning their names, hearing about their origin stories and seeing how they've adjusted to the kindness of vegans after lives of suffering at human hands. I highly recommend anyone reading this make the trip to Farm Sanctuary someday. It's a life-affirming experience. YES : VEGAN AF YES : FAMILY FRIENDLY AF

Visited this farm a few years ago, very well managed however the sanctuary farm in Clayton ny is…read moreanother story. It appears that nobody live on farm with roughly 80 animals. If something drastic happens, nobody's there.

Set sail for True Love, a truly enjoyable time!…read more Bottom Line Up Front: We had a wonderful, relaxing, and fun time for a good price. The Good: The history of the John Alden designed schooner is worth reading before you go. We had some more "salty" members of our group that recognized the name of the schooner from the 1956 movie "High Society" starring Bing Crosby, Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra and after that we were on board for a wonderful time. We even were seated in the seats once occupied by Gene and Bing. We purchased our tickets after being approached by Terry who negotiated a decent price with us because he wanted a full boat for the next trip. Captain Bill was an experienced Captain and is well known in the area. He got us underway and was a delightful host regaling us with stories about the "True Love", Seneca Lake and surroundings, as well as, some stories about racing the "True Love" and his crew, Spencer and Marena. Captain Bill even assisted another sailing boat that was in distress and precariously close to the lake edge. The trip was two hours long and on time. The crew served non-alcoholic and adult beverages (some free, some for a price) while underway and also sold some souvenirs (Whisky and glasses). The Bad: There was nothing bad, from start to finish, this was a very enjoyable trip and the crew definitely enjoyed sharing their love of the "Trie Love" with the joyful passengers. The Ugly: Absolutely nothing other than we could not be out for longer. If you find yourself in Watkins Glen, this is definitely an enjoyable to kick back, relax, and let the wind fill your sails. They say a picture is worth 1000 words, so I am going to end my post with a few that we snapped along the way. May you have fair winds, and following lake waters!

Excellent sailing experience The crew was great and was…read morevery eager to make sure we had a great time The boat was in excellent condition

Great little park with a few small rides for the kids. The activities cost tickets but it's cheap…read more They also have mini golf and paddle boat for the lake. A nice place to just hang out. There's hardly any crowd when we visit which is great.

Awesome little park in Elmira with a very cool and fast carousel that has been preserved and…read moredefinitely worth seeing.

Had a great time tenting at Camp Elmbois. The host, Dave was super hospitable and didn't mind that…read morewe had quite a few family members visiting us at our campsite, even brought us a second picnic table. Bathrooms were sparkling clean and comfortable, not like other campsite bathrooms I have experienced. Super close to Keuka lake, and vineyards. Would definitely come back here!

I really don't want to let the secret out, but Camp Elmbois is an awesome camp ground. The…read morebathhouse is as clean as can be and the grounds are meticulously kept. They are family friendly and the owners, Sheila and Dave are great hosts. Helpful and available.

Nice sized pumpkin patch, nicer people, but the prices are crazy for their pumpkins!! I paid $10…read morefor the same sized pumpkin I could have gotten at a grocery store for $3. I'll take this as a loss and say I've paid for the experience, but definitely crazy prices.

Fabulous time at the farm! All of the staff is friendly and willing to help. Some of the finest…read morefresh donuts around! Fall isn't the same without a trip to Smithome Farms!

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.