- TripBuzz found 51 things to do with kids in or near Penn Yan, New York, including 44 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canandaigua, Naples, Watkins Glen and Seneca Falls.
- From Macs Dairy Bar & Mini Golf to Weaver View Farms, the Penn Yan area offers 52 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Hiking Trails, Mini Golf and Movie Theaters.
- Located to the north of one of the finger lakes, Penn Yan, NY is as endearing abbreviation of Pennsylvania Yankee. Penn Yan received many Amish and Mennonite families in the 1970s due to its cheap farm land and continues to have high populations of these cultures. The community hosts many activities for residents including book clubs, recipe swaps, celebrity chef cook nights, and children's story time.
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1 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen, NY
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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.
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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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Covering 7,000 acres, the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge is popular among the birdwatchers, since this is a resting spot for migratory birds. Besides the species of birds encountered usually in woodlands, in here there were also spotted nests of bald eagles.
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89 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY
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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.
21.6 Miles
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.
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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.
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The Watkins Glen State Park is the most popular in the Finger Lakes area, because it has a 400 foot-deep gorge, which forms 19 waterfalls. Among the amenities in here can be mentioned the picnic areas, the pavilions, the camping sites, and the playgrounds.
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The first recorded winemaking company in the Finger Lakes Wine Region is dating back to 1829. Since then, the region has grown into a popular touristic attraction, with amenities and facilities which include lodging, museums, restaurants, and others.
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Black Brook Road, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
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The trails at the Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve are popular among beginner hikers. This preserve is also popular among wildlife watchers, and especially birdwatchers.
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Watkins Glen International
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2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen, NY
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For 20 consecutive years, the Watkins Glen International has hosted the United States Grand Prix. Now it hosts 2 NASCAR Series, the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series, the U.S. Vintage Grand Prix, and the Finger Lakes Wine Festival.