Location: Skaneateles
Top Things to do in Skaneateles
Top 10 Free Things to do in Skaneateles, New York (NY)
Nickname(s): Skantown
Restaurants in Skaneateles
1. DROOZ And Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
A Modern Day General Store... A little something for everyone - we search from our backyard to the ends of the world to find the most wonderful and unique goodies for women, men, teens, kids, baby and home. Sometimes it’s a bag of granola... sometimes it’s magnificent crystal jewelry...other times the perfect little pocket knife. A mix of new and old. You really never know what you’ll find when you come visit
Reviewed By maryellenr2018
This gift shop has the most unique , one of a kind decor! And very reasonably priced! The owner was so kind! I went in for a gift but wanted to buy so much more for myself! Can't wait to go back!!!
2. Skaneateles Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 554 reviews
This clean, serene lake is the easternmost of New York's Finger Lakes.
Reviewed By Besos43
We rented a house from Vrbo and were very happy with our experience. They had a dock and deck area for sitting and enjoying the beautiful lake. The water was very clear and clean. I was surprised that the temperature of water seemed warm for early July. We swam every day. Since travels were during Covid we did curbside takeout and were happy with food and service from Gilda's, Doug's Fish Fry, and The elephant and Dove.
3. Anyela's Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By wlammel8 - Rochester, United States
Outstanding find! If you are into dry reds, go here. We enjoyed our wine so much that we enjoyed the wine club. Very nice facility as well.
4. Charlie Major Nature Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By Thecurlypineapple
A lovely walk through the woods, complete with the sight and sound of running water from the stream next to the trail. Not too long to walk, straight path, and easy to traverse. An easy walk for someone who wants to enjoy the beauty of nature.
5. Gallery 54
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
6. Lockwood Lavender Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
LOCKWOOD LAVENDER FARM WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE 2019 SEASON. Farming is never easy at the best of times. Our plants should be green and growing now but after an unusually wet fall and winter and now a wet spring, many of our plants appear damaged. Lavender thrives in a well-drained soil, but when precipitation becomes inordinate plants suffer. We have heard from many gardeners and other lavender farmers across Canada and the U.S. that are also experiencing the same loss after this winter’s polar vortex. Our reaction plan, the angustifolia we are pruning back and a large number of the lavandins will need removal and replacement. This will be a year to propagate cuttings from the less damaged plants and plan for the future. Over the 18 years that we have welcomed people to our farm (our home) it has always been our goal to offer the best of what we do. We will not be capable of representing ourselves at those standards in 2019.
7. John D. Barrow Art Gallery
8. Last Shot Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By lzone - Rochester, United States
My sister and I were just taking a Sunday drive, and decided to head in the Skaneateles direction. When the winery we wanted to see was busy with a wedding, and basically shut down except for a little area for tastings, we decided to skip the winery for another time and head to Last Shot. We got there a little earlier than they opened, but that was no problem for Kelly (co owner of the shop). She was very friendly and knowledgeable of the whole process of distilling, and was more than welcoming to me and my sister. She spoke fondly of her family, who helps in the process. My favorites were the bourbon and the distilled reserve. My sister enjoyed the maple 'recipe' the most :-) Definitely a great find. I'm enjoying the reserve as I write this review. Stop by, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
9. Carpenter Falls
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By BuBmv1 - Pittstown, United States
We needed to kill some time prior to checking into to our hotel and found this park on the map by chance. We were there on a holiday Monday, but still only saw 3 people in the park. It was a little challenging to stay on trail and understand the loop, but the water falls and natural beauty FAR outweighed any concerns with this hidden gem of a hike.
10. First National Gifts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
