The 10 Best Visitor Centers in Finger Lakes, Finger Lakes

Learn about the events that occurred on and near the Hill Cumorah in the 1820s, such as Joseph Smith Jr.'s First Vision, the visits of the angel Moroni, and the translation of the Book of Mormon. Tours are free.

The Brockport Welcome Center has staff on site to provide information about the Erie Canal and related attractions. There are bikes to borrow and even showers!

Stop by the visitor center located in a beautifully constructed three season building steps from the tallest waterfall east of the Rockies: Taughannock Falls. Chat with a Visitor Experience Specialist to learn what more awaits you in the Finger Lakes and pick up the latest Ithaca is Gorges themed souvenir or apparel. This Visitor Center is open (weather dependent) Thursday through Monday from 10am-5pm from May to October. Taughannock Falls State Park often meets capacity on weekends. When this happens, all entrances to the park may close for a 2-3 hour period. This includes the parking lot for this visitor center and Waterfall Overlook area. Please note social distancing and facial coverings are required in New York State. You will need a mask to enter lodging properties, restaurants, stores, attractions and to enjoy trails in our community. Please enjoy your visit and help us to stop the spread of COVID-19.

The Spencerport Depot & Canal Museum is located in a historic trolley depot that sits along the banks of the Erie Canal in Spencerport, NY. The Spencerport Depot & Canal Museum is a small museum and visitor center. The museum houses collections related to the Erie Canal, transportation, communication, and local history on its main level. The museum operates during the canal season and is run with the help of volunteers.

Smarter than Siri! Our East Shore Drive Visitor Center is open year round for your visitor information needs. Located adjacent to Stewart Park where the Cayuga Waterfront Trail begins. Enjoy our deck overlooking Cayuga Lake. Inquire about restaurant recommendations, lodging bookings and event advice. FREE Ithaca & New York State maps available. FREE wireless. Don't leave Ithaca without your Ithaca is Gorges swag (available in our Visitor Center). For those visiting outside of our normal operating hours, we do have a 24 hour lobby available with literature and maps of the Ithaca and Tompkins County, NY area. For you geocachers, check out our Travel Bug Hotel.

Visitor Information Center for Watkins Glen and Schuyler County. Come see us for information on the area!

Welcome to Auburn! Located on the former site of the Women’s Educational and Industrial Union, the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center welcomes visitors to History’s Hometown. The Center features a state-of-the-art exhibition titled “Seeing Equal Rights in NYS” where New York State’s progressive history supporting equality comes to life through interactive displays. Experience the creative ways New Yorkers organized to stand for justice, and learn about the key contributors from the 1800s to modern day. Think: songs, speeches, portraits, posters, and videos that prompt visits to interpretive centers statewide. The family friendly facility offers free Wi-Fi, public restrooms, and regional products in the Taste NY Market. Guests can relax on the green space or admire the bronze statue of Harriet Tubman in the courtyard—a photograph opportunity not to be missed—and find all travel resources like paper guides, maps, brochures, and I Love NY trip-planning kiosks at this one-stop tourist hub.