Seneca Lake is
about 40 miles long so a loop around this lake takes a while. If you are
coming down from the Thruway (exit 42) and the Geneva/Waterloo area, we
recommend you follow Hwy 14 which hugs the west shore all the way to Watkins
Glen. The State Park, there, is an excellent excuse to get out of the car and
stretch your legs for a easy hike up the Glen (refreshments usually available
at the top). Also, along Hwy 14 you will see several wineries.
They welcome visitors
Three miles south
of Watkins Glen is the split-off of Hwy 224. Bear left onto it and follow it,
through Odessa, to the junction with Hwy 13. Turn left onto 13 and follow it
into Ithaca. If you are a shopping hound, you'll love Ithaca! Watch for the
intersection of Hwy 89 in downtown Ithaca, take it (left turn) and follow the
west shore of Cayuga Lake to US-20. (You will notice that there are wineries
here, too.)
Turn left on US-20 and, almost immediately, bear right on NY-318 which will
take you to NY-414. Turn right on NY-414 and the Thruway entrance is 400 yards
up the road.
Most accommodations are 'booked
up' during the fall leaf viewing season. If you haven't made your hotel/motel reservations yet we
have included access to an on-line hotel reservation system for your convenience.
Hotel
reservations are available, usually at a discount,
in the following nearby communities:
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