Finger Lakes Cheese Trail

The Finger Lakes experience would not be complete without some delicious cheese to sample while sipping on your favorite wine. Luckily, the region has several creameries that make artisan cheeses–from Gouda, to cheddar, to colby, jack, curd and even some stinky cheeses. Dairy lovers will delight in the symphony of flavors offered by local cheesemakers.

Cheese Trail Open House days allow you to visit participating creameries, many of which provide tours and samples. If interested in visiting on an unscheduled date, please call ahead to verify open hours. Some farm visits are by appointment only. Use our listings and map to plan your trip along the Cheese Trail. 

2011 Open House Dates:

May 28, July 9, October 8-9, November 19

Engelbert Farms - Nichols, NY
Certified organic dairy farm that makes an assortment of flavored cheeses. Also sells meat and produce.

Finger Lakes Farmstead Cheese Co - Trumansburg, NY
Makers of European-style Farmstead cheeses like "Red Meck" and "Schuyler" which comes in flavors such as Cumin Seed and
Garlic, Onion & Chive.  

Keeley’s Cheese Co - King Ferry, NY
The newest cheese business in the Finger Lakes. Maker of Irish-style washed rind cheeses.

Lively Run Goat Dairy - Interlaken, NY
One of the first commercial goat dairy operations in the Finger Lakes. Tours held Monday - Friday at 1:30pm for a small fee.

Muranda Cheese -Waterloo, NY
Recipients of the "Dairy of Distinction" award and the "Super Milk" award. Visit their store and tasting room at the farm.

Northland Sheep Dairy - Marathon, NY
Their delicious cheeses are available at Ithaca Farmer's Market. Farm visits by appointment only.

Sidehill Acres Goat Farm - Candor, NY
Premium goat's milk products available on the farm or at Ithaca's Green Star Co-Op. Farm tours given year round.

Sunset View Creamery  - Odessa, NY
Sells a variety of cheeses including 5-years aged cheddar and some with a spicy kick.

Wake Robin Farm - Jordan, NY
Began as yogurt makes and have expanded into artisan cheeses. Try flavors like Baliwick cheddar and Mona Lisa.

Cheese Trail Map