Family Fun

The Finger Lakes region offers a range of activities and attractions that are educational, entertaining and sometimes, just good old fashioned fun! Whether you want to explore nature, shop till you drop or check out local festivals, the area has something to satisfy every member of the family!

Fun & Educational

Corning Museum of Glass - Corning, NY
Try your hand at glass making, see live glass blowing demonstrations, learn about glass dating back to 35 centuries ago.

Ganondagan State Historic Site - Victor, NY
See how native people lived long ago, explore long house replicas, hike the interpretive trails.

Genesee Country Village and Museum - Mumford, NY
Learn about daily life in the 19th century, walk among costumed interpreters, visit over 50 historic buildings–many with live demonstrations.

The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum - Hammondsport, NY
Investigate the history of flight in the Finger Lakes, explore hands-on activities with the kids, shop for unique gifts.

Museum of The Earth - Ithaca, NY
Discover the mammoth skeletons of dinosaurs, watch as ancient fossils are preserved in the laboratory, wander through new exciting exhibits.

National Soaring Museum - Elmira, NY
Delve into the history of motorless flight, experience a motorless flight simulation, check out week-long summer programs for kids.

Sciencenter - Ithaca, NY
Bring out your inner scientist–experiment with over 150 interactive displays that parents and kids will love.

Seneca Museum of Waterways and Industry - Seneca Falls, NY
Learn how the waterways impacted industrial growth, try out interpretive displays, check out arts and crafts exhibits. 

The Discovery Trail - Ithaca, NY
Check out these eight fun locations that focus on art, science, history and writing. 

The Rockwell Museum of Western Art - Corning, NY
View great pieces of artwork, learn about Native American history, play dress-up in the kids interpretive area.

Women's Rights National Historical Park - Seneca Falls, NY
Discover how five women changed the course of history, explore homes with original antique furnishings, take the quiz to become a Junior Ranger!

Fun & Entertaining

Auburn Doubledays - Auburn, NY
Catch a fly ball, watch the winning hit, cheer on your local baseball team.

Finger Lakes Drive-In - Auburn, NY
Watch a movie while sitting out under the stars.

Harris Hill Amusements - Elmira, NY
Kids of all ages will love the go-carts, mini golf and arcade games at this local amusement park.

Sterling Renaissance Festival - Sterling, NY
Watch a jousting tournament, interact with costumed actors, play old fashioned games.

The Finger Lakes Scenic Railway - Locations vary
Take the family on a fall foliage train ride or on a trip with Santa.

Fun Outdoors

Beak and Skiff Apple Farm - Lafayette, NY
Pick apples with the family, shop in the country store, run through the corn maze.

Bristol Mountain Winter Resort - Canandaigua, NY
Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, an Olympic-sized half pipe and events that go on throughout the season.

Cumming Nature Center - Naples, NY
Take part in year-round recreation including hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Visit the indoor education center.

Fillmore Glen State Park - Moravia, NY
Photograph beautiful waterfalls, hike one of the many trails, plan a day for a picnic.

Greek Peak Mountain Resort & Hope Lake Lodge - Cortland, NY
Ski in winter and swim any time at this newly expanded resort and water park.

Letchworth State Park - Castile, NY
Incredible views, great camping and 66 miles of hiking trails.

Montezuma Wildlife Refuge - Seneca Falls, NY
View an abundance of birds, mammals and reptiles, check out the visitor's center and interpretive programs.

Roseland Waterpark - Canandaigua, NY
Visit the largest waterpark in the Finger Lakes region! Splash, slide and enjoy activities in the water and on land.

Seneca White Deer - Geneva, NY
Catch a glimpse of one of the only herds of white deer left in existence at the old Seneca Army Depot.

Taughannock Falls State Park - Ulysses, NY
View one of the highest waterfalls on the east coast. Picnic, camp and check out the year-round activities.

Urbana State Forest - Hammondsport, NY
Hike the trails and try to spy on area wildlife.

Watkins Glen State Park - Watkins Glen, NY
Visit one of the most breathtaking places in the Finger Lakes. Families will love camping, swimming and picnics in the park.