Things to Do with Kids in Finger Lakes, NY

  • TripBuzz found 57 things to do with kids in or near Finger Lakes, New York, including 57 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Auburn, Watkins Glen, Canandaigua and Penn Yan.
  • From Weaver View Farms to Keuka Lake Outlet Trail, the Finger Lakes area offers 54 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Movie Theaters, Theaters and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • The Finger Lakes in New York got their name due to their long, narrow shapes. There have been many notable moments and locations in history that have taken place in the Finger Lakes region, including the birthplace of several new religions, sites from the Underground Railroad, the home of the adult Mark Twain, and a famous Civil War prison.
  • TripBuzz found 57 things to do with kids in or near Finger Lakes, New York, including 57 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Auburn, Watkins Glen, Canandaigua and Penn Yan.
  • From Weaver View Farms to Keuka Lake Outlet Trail, the Finger Lakes area offers 54 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Movie Theaters, Theaters and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • The Finger Lakes in New York got their name due to their long, narrow shapes. There have been many notable moments and locations in history that have taken place in the Finger Lakes region, including the birthplace of several new religions, sites from the Underground Railroad, the home of the adult Mark Twain, and a famous Civil War prison.
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20.5 Miles
80% 133 votes
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Theaters 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, NY MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Constellation Brands - Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC), located on the campus of Finger Lakes Community College, will be able to watch a variety of concerts during the summer months. The location's maximum seating capacity is 15,000.
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
96% 398 votes
Boat Tours 3 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 MoreLess Info
The Schooner 'True Love' is a 1926 race sailboat which can be chartered especially for private and special events, such as weddings. Children parties and trips can also be organized on this sailboat.
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
97% 397 votes
Boat Tours 1 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen, NY MoreLess Info
Schooner Escursions Inc Day Tours hosts a 2-hour sailboat tour of Lake Seneca. The guides in the crew go over the history of the boat, and show how the schooner operates.
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.
21.2 Miles
87% 228 votes
National & State Parks Seneca Falls, NY MoreLess Info
There are 4 historical properties in the Women's Rights National Historical Park: the Wesleyan Chapel, the Elizabeth Cady Stanton House, the M'Clintock House and the Richard Hunt House. The park was established in 1980 and covers 6.83 acres.
21.3 Miles
98% 2861 votes
National & State Parks Watkins Glen, NY MoreLess Info
The centerpiece of the park in which it is found, the Gorge at Watkins Glen State Park was created by the glaciers immediately after the Ice Age. It is basically a 400 foot-deep narrow cut in the earth, through which several waterfalls pass.
21.5 Miles
85% 101 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424 MoreLess Info
Canandaigua City Pier is a scenic spot among the Finger Lakes. The pier offers views of the famous row of boathouses adjacent to it, as well as of the lake itself.
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