- The list below includes 56 free or cheap things to do in or near Penn Yan, New York, including 59 different types of inexpensive activities like Breweries, History Museums, Hiking Trails and Mini Golf.
- From Keuka Lake Outlet Trail to The Windmill Farm & Craft Market, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Penn Yan and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canandaigua, Naples, Seneca Falls and Watkins Glen.
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The largest of the Finger Lakes, Cayuga Lake stretches for almost 40 miles and, at its deepest points, measures 435 feet. It is a part of the American Viticultural Area, which features wineries, distilleries, and others.
21.3 Miles
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.
21.3 Miles
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.
21.4 Miles
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.
21.4 Miles
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.
21.6 Miles
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.
21.6 Miles
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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.
21.9 Miles
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.