Free & Cheap Things to Do in Finger Lakes, NY

  • The list below includes 61 free or cheap things to do in or near Finger Lakes, New York, including 64 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Movie Theaters, Breweries and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Weaver View Farms to Keuka Lake Outlet Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Finger Lakes and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Penn Yan, Auburn, Canandaigua and Seneca Falls.
  • The list below includes 61 free or cheap things to do in or near Finger Lakes, New York, including 64 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Movie Theaters, Breweries and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Weaver View Farms to Keuka Lake Outlet Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Finger Lakes and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Penn Yan, Auburn, Canandaigua and Seneca Falls.
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16.7 Miles
82% 34 votes
Specialty Museums 89 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the industrial and canal history of the area, the Seneca Museum of Waterways & Industry organizes each year special events and programs. The gift shop sells books, stamps, and other memorabilia.
16.7 Miles
86% 56 votes
Specialty Museums 32 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 MoreLess Info
Built within what was originally a 1913 movie theater, the It's A Wonderful Life Museum is a historical museum focused on the film It's A Wonderful Life. The main attraction is a collection of various memorabilia related to the film.
17.0 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 55 Cayuga Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 MoreLess Info
With a museum featuring a house built in Queen Anne Style, Seneca Falls Historical Society showcases the home of the Becker family. The house is 3 stories, made out of brick, and features furniture from the time it was built.
18.1 Miles
80% 91 votes
Distilleries 2981 Auburn Rd, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 MoreLess Info
31 wine specialties, vodka and brandy spirits can be tasted and bought from the Montezuma Winery & Hidden Marsh Distillery. Personalized labels are also available, and the gift shop sells accessories.
18.1 Miles
75% 12 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Black Brook Road, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 MoreLess Info
The trails at the Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve are popular among beginner hikers. This preserve is also popular among wildlife watchers, and especially birdwatchers.
19.8 Miles
83% 29 votes
Breweries 8572 Briglin Road, Hammondsport, NY 14840 MoreLess Info
6 beer specialties can be bought from the Keuka Brewing Company. It is a small family business founded in 2008, and it overlooks the lake. The gift shop sells souvenirs, such as mugs and pints.
20.5 Miles
92% 53 votes
Waterfalls Route 414, Hector, NY MoreLess Info
Featuring a series of cascades, Hector Falls is a waterfall that is over 250 tall. The falls are located right off the road, with visitors stopping on the side to take photos in front of it.
20.7 Miles
62% 53 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1420 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850 MoreLess Info
As an educational center belonging to the Paleontological Research Institution, the Cayuga Nature Center provides exhibits and activities for visitors to learn about nature. Activities at the center include a six-story tree house, a butterfly garden, animals, and night hikes.
20.8 Miles
100% 20 votes
Fishing 1st & Decatur, Watkins Glen, NY MoreLess Info
Summit to Stream Adventures is an outdoor adventure guide service that leads fly fishing, steelhead and salmon fishing, charter fishing, and and kayak and canoe services. The business features an experienced and knowledgeable staff.
20.9 Miles
74% 34 votes
Camping Site 155 S. Clute Park Drive, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 MoreLess Info
Spanning 35 acres, Clute Park Campground runs along Seneca Lake and provides a boat launch into the lake. The park has areas for soccer, baseball and tennis as well as picnic areas, a skate park and playground.
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