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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22.9 Miles
84% 135 votes
Restaurants 800 South Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 MoreLess Info
Classes are the primary focus of the New York Wine & Culinary Center so that guests can learn more about wine, food, and cooking. There is also a tasting room that features beer and wine from all over New York state and an upstairs bistro.
23.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Hi Tor Management Area, Naples, NY 14424 MoreLess Info
West River Marsh is a hiking, boating, and fishing destination among the Finger Lakes. The area is a mix of marshland and wooded hills, and the nearby West River has abundant trout.
23.2 Miles
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.
23.5 Miles
84% 153 votes
Historic Buildings 180 South St., Auburn, NY MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Harriet Tubman Home are able to view the life of the famous historical figure. The Information Center also features an extensive timeline to explain the periods in her life as well as her continuing legacy.
23.5 Miles
100% 8 votes
Art Gallery 36 S Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 MoreLess Info
Finger Lakes Gallery & Frame offers an extensive inventory of important American paintings, select antiques, fine regional art, imaginative jewelry and innovative framing. They are a destination for an eclectic and interesting selection of items that reflect value and beauty.
23.8 Miles
90% 21 votes
History Museums 203 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY MoreLess Info
The Cayuga Museum of Art and History contains the research facility in which the first successful movie system with sound was developed. This natural history and art museum has exhibits covering a historical prison, medicine, and children's lives.
23.8 Miles
95% 19 votes
Arts Centers 205 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021 MoreLess Info
Located among the Finger Lakes, the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center is a multi-purpose arts facility. It hosts a variety of exhibits, and offers lessons in music, folk art, poetry, and more artistic disciplines.
23.8 Miles
86% 536 votes
National & State Parks 151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 MoreLess Info
Guided walking tours of the Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park are included with the price of admission, and children are able to enjoy a game of 'I Spy' along the walking trail. There is also an on-site wine center that offers daily tastings.
23.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 203 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021 MoreLess Info
Part of the larger Cayuga Museum, the Case Research Lab Museum is the backyard lab where the technique of adding sound to film was first invented in the 1920s. The museum offers regularly scheduled informative tours of the preserved facility.
23.8 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 55 N Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 MoreLess Info
With Ontario County Historical Society, visitors can learn about the county's 200 years of cultural events and traditions in a historic museum. Featuring a mix of rotating and permanent exhibits, visitors can browse photographs, clothing, and more.
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