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If you love to travel, you've probably got a list of locations around the globe you're dying to visit. But if your "bucket list" doesn't include a trip to the Finger Lakes, you're missing out on a chance to experience the breathtaking beauty our region boasts. Consider our eight most compelling…
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You might be under the impression that when the leaves fall off the trees and temperatures drop, we here in Watkins Glen and Schuyler County close up shop. No way! The fun is only just beginning and while we do get the occasional snowstorm, we don't get nearly the frequent, high total snowfalls that…
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There is nothing quite like fall in the Finger Lakes. The skies seem bluer, the lakes seem clearer, and the air is crisper - it's just a beautiful time to explore and experience the beauty (and bounty) of the region. But we know it can be overwhelming to choose an activity or direction to go, so we…
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Watkins Glen, New York was the site of the first post-World War II road race in America on October 2, 1948. It marked the rebirth of road racing in the United States and the birth of SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) road races. Many people know this story, but there are so many little known facts…
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There is so much to see and experience here in the Finger Lakes. Whether you're traveling on a budget or just like to save money wherever you can, you can still have a a fantastic time, because there are many things available in Watkins Glen and Schuyler County that are free (or almost free!). 1…
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One of the most iconic destinations in Schuyler County and in fact, in New York State, is Watkins Glen State Park. As part of Governor Andrew Cuomo's Parks 2020 initiative, the park recently underwent a $6.5 million renovation, with the majority of work taking place at the main entrance, and on June…
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Maybe you've heard about the Finger Lakes before and you want to bring your family, but you've heard so much that you don't know where to begin! Or perhaps you're a local or native, looking for new things to see and experience. Well, we've put together a multi-day itinerary, full of some of our…
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Perched on the hillside overlooking Seneca Lake, just outside the village of Watkins Glen, is a quaint, unassuming motel. Driving by you’ll see low-slung buildings, including a glass-fronted check-in area, flanked by hotel wings, and that view – it’s incredible. What you won’t see is the story…
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Spring is officially here - the calendar says so! It might still be a little brisk but days are longer, the sun is shining more often, and everyone is chomping at the bit to get out of the house. Can you say cabin fever?! We're ready to start exploring and experiencing all that there is to see, do…
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It’s easy to settle into a “mid-winter slump” at this time of year. But we say, no way, we’re not accepting that! It might be cold, it might be snowy, you might even be over winter at this point, but that doesn’t matter – there is still so much to see, do, and experience here and we should all get…
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