Watkins Glen Travel Guide

 
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  Beautiful scenery,great wineries 


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  The main walk is closed during winter 


In a nutshell

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  Great place to visit 

 

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Watkins Glen State Park

Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen

 Tom_Fields Says:  This is one of the jewels of upstate New York. The stream has cut a deep chasm through the rock cliffs, creating numerous waterfalls and scenic vistas. The Gorge Trail winds through this beautiful place. Two other trails follow the tops of the cliffs. It's a moderately... 

Downtown Watkins Glen

Downtown Watkins Glen, Watkins Glen

 Tom_Fields Says:  Strolling about Watkins Glen, one can get plenty of information at the Visitors Center, have lunch or a cup of coffee, or just enjoy the views. This is a very picturesque town. Look for the plaques along the sidewalk, which are dedicated to some of the NASCAR drivers who... 

Wine Tasting

Wine Tasting, Watkins Glen

 crifl Says:  What a great place to hit the wineries. Bring a designated driver. There's about 40 around Seneca Lake alone. 

Watkins Glen State Park

Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen

 crifl Says:  You have got to take this trail through the Gorge. Simply breath-taking experience (in more ways than one) 

Watkins Glen State Park

Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen

 M0B1US Says:  From what we saw of Watkins Glen, it had all the hallmarks of being a stunning park - it is only a pity that it was closed when we were there in early February (Closed between Nov & as late as May).The Glen is a narrow steep sided gorge which within two miles descends 400... 

Wine Tasting in the Finger Lakes

Wine Tasting in the Finger Lakes, Watkins Glen

 jcjlkrebs Says:  My wife and I have enjoyed wine for a number of years, however we are certainly not wine snobs. When we lived in California we made several visits to Napa and Sonoma Valley and enjoyed the wine tasting. When we retired to Florida and met many people in our retirement... 

Finger Lakes Wineries

Finger Lakes Wineries, Watkins Glen

 Tom_Fields Says:  I didn't have time to visit the wineries in this beautiful part of New York. But it's a popular thing to do, so here's some information on it. The sight of so many vineyards beside the road made taking photos irresistable. Just to be safe, I recommend a tour with a driver;... 

Cruise on Seneca Lake

Cruise on Seneca Lake, Watkins Glen

 Tom_Fields Says:  This is the largest, deepest, and in my opinion most scenic of all the Finger Lakes. The cruises are from the waterfront in Watkins Glen. The one I took is the Stroller IV, which offers short, narrated cruises around the southern end of the lake. See the US Salt Works,... 

Lake Cruise

Lake Cruise, Watkins Glen

 kooka3 Says:  Captain Bill's Seneca Cruises has both sightseeing cruises and meal cruises. For $8, you can take a 1 hour sightseeing cruise which takes you past Hector Falls, lots of wineries, etc. They give you a lot of historical information, too, which is really interesting. They run... 

See the glen that give the town its name

See the glen that give the town its name, Watkins Glen

 kooka3 Says:  Yes, there is an actual Watkins Glen. This is a state park and is a fantastic place to hike, to look at great rock formations, to wonder at the force of water as it wears down rocks . . . . The glen is actually a mile and a half long with 19 waterfalls, and cliffs reaching... 

Hotels  

Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel

 1 Review and 207 Opinions  If you are planning a trip to the Corning Glass Museum, treat yourself to an exceptional stay at the... 

Seneca Lake Watch Bed & Breakfast

 1 Review and 3 Opinions  Nice enough place - nothing fancy, but clean, comfortable, nice people, easy to find, and close to... 

Restaurants  

Rainbow Cove: Dining Among the Vineyards

Rainbow Cove: Dining Among the Vineyards, Watkins Glen

 Tom_Fields Says:  Looking for a good restaurant that's off the beaten track? On the western shore of Seneca Lake, nestled among the vineyards, is Rainbow Cove. It's a small, unpretentious resort, away from town. The restaurant is good, but not too pricey. One of its most appealing features is... 

Veraisons Restaurant at the Glenora Winery: A stunning lakeside view

Veraisons Restaurant at the Glenora Winery: A stunning lakeside view, Watkins Glen

 M0B1US Says:  We stopped here for a nice relaxing lunch before the journey ahead.The Glenora Winery complex is an attractive if slightly too new looking location including the winery itself, as well as the Veraisons restaurant and Glenora Inn which has about 30 guestrooms.The restaurant... 

Seneca Harbor Station: Waterfront Dining in Watkins Glen

Seneca Harbor Station: Waterfront Dining in Watkins Glen, Watkins Glen

 Tom_Fields Says:  Very nice waterfront dining, with great views of Seneca Lake. The building was once a railroad station, built in 1876; the old tracks are still visible. I had a really good burger. 

Transportation  

The only real way to see this...

The only real way to see this..., Watkins Glen

 chrissyalex Says:  The only real way to see this area is probably by car,although there are bus tours to the annual Wine festival and sometimes bus tours of all the wineries too. 

Local Customs  

Watkins Glen is in Fingerlakes...

Watkins Glen is in Fingerlakes..., Watkins Glen

 chrissyalex Says:  Watkins Glen is in Fingerlakes Wine country and a visit to the area would not be complete without visiting at least one of the nice wineries there. My favorite is Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards. This winery is very laid back and cozy and it is aimed more towards the younger crowd.... 

Tourist Traps  

Timespell In the summer every...

Timespell In the summer every..., Watkins Glen

 chrissyalex Says:  Timespell In the summer every night at Watkins Glen state park they present a program called Timespell which is a laser and soundshow that tells the history of the park. It is OK I guess and I am sure children like it,but seeing big laser images projected on cliffs just... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Montour Falls

Montour Falls, Watkins Glen

 Tom_Fields Says:  The town of Montour Falls lies south of Watkins Glen, on Highway 14. A stream winds its way through the town, making its way down to Seneca Lake. The town has a number of waterfalls, some visible from the highway and others a short distance from it. 

Farm Sanctuary

Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen

 Suzanne123 Says:  45 minutes west of the city is an animal rights activist farm. For education regarding the environmental, political, ethical reasons not eat meat here is the place to be. Here you can inform yourself about the other aspects of farming that is not make public. If you or a... 

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Real snow and bad weather!

Real snow and bad weather!, Watkins Glen

 M0B1US Says:  A Batavia pic after all! ;-)Look OK, I'm from London - we hardly ever get snow and that which does fall usually melts away within a day...That said, whatever snow does fall usually causes terminal gridlock and traffic chaos to our transport system - heaven forbid if the... 

Road Trip USA 2002: Watkins Glen, 5-7 February

Road Trip USA 2002: Watkins Glen, 5-7 February, Watkins Glen

 M0B1US Says:  My epic overland journey of the US from landing in New York on January 28th 2002 to my departure from Oahu on April 7th 2002 for New Zealand:Starting out in Toronto, Canada, we spent the day seeing the sights of Toronto before starting the long journey back through Niagara... 

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chrissyalex's new Watkins Glen Page

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 Watkins Glen is a nice little town located on Seneca Lake in the Fingerlakes region of New York State. It is a great place for a day trip and has much to offer for such a small place. 

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Watkins Glen

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 I have had so many people hassling me about this page since I posted the pictures way back that it is finally time I fleshed the page out! ;-) Watkins Glen is one of those amazing discoveries that...... 

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Watkins Glen: In the Heart of Finger Lakes

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 This town is famous for its raceway. I'm not a fan of NASCAR, but there is a great deal more here. Watkins Glen State Park is one of the most beautiful in the country. You can take a boat ride on... 

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more than NASCAR and the Glen

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 Most people think of NASCAR and the actual Glen itself when they think of Watkins Glen, but there is much more than that! Take time to explore the town, swim in Seneca Lake, and drive through the... 

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John195123's new Watkins Glen Page

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 Well, besides the big race track here, there is a KOA! 

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