Location: Auburn
Top Things to do in Auburn
What to do and see in Auburn, New York (NY): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States, located at the north end of Owasco Lake, one of the Finger Lakes, in Central New York. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687. It is the county seat of Cayuga County, and the site of the maximum-security Auburn Correctional Facility, as well as the William H. Seward House Museum and the house of abolitionist Harriet Tubman.
Restaurants in Auburn
1. Seward House Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 384 reviews
We invite you to visit the Seward House Museum, the historic home of William Henry Seward; New York State Senator, two time New York State Governor, US Senator, and Secretary of State during the Lincoln and Johnson administrations. Our knowledgeable staff is on-hand to provide guided tours, helping you navigate the many fascinating aspects of this beautifully preserved home. Enjoy masterpieces of American art and special exhibitions in both the historic house and the museum’s gardens.
Reviewed By Huckle54 - Chapel Hill, United States
The Seward House will satisfy both the history and non history fan in your group. The tour guides are extremely well versed and take you through the Seward family history in this 1 hour plus tour. The home is intact exactly as it was in when the Sewards lived there. I agree with other reviewers that multiple visits to this museum-home will always provide new and interesting insights into Seward and his relationship with Lincoln as well as other politicians of the time, his wife's efforts in the underground railroad and the family's relationship to Harriet Tubman. Highly recommend.
2. St. Mary's Church
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Harriet Tubman Home
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4.5 based on 261 reviews
Reviewed By cathyo940 - Keene, United States
This starts in a building further back on the property. It has displays telling about Harriet Tubman’s life from being enslaved, her escape to the north, her return for her family, her work with the Underground Railroad, her work as a spy and nurse during the Civil War, her work as an abolitionist, and the founding of a home for the elderly and infirm of ALL races in Auburn, NY. Then Paul gave a 45 minute presentation of Harriet’s life. He was phenomenal, very dramatic, informative and fun! After that we were able to visit the Harriet Tubman Home which she established after her elderly, infirm mother was denied admittance to the local home because she was black. Her brick house toward the front of the property is not open yet but will be once they have the money to restore it. This little 4’11” woman accomplished so much and her indomitable spirit serves as a high bar for all of us.
4. Willard Chapel
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4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By amydolan107 - Auburn, United States
Beautiful chapel filled with rich history. Wonderful, knowledgeable docents. I highly recommend visiting!!
5. Tuckerman Farms
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Fresh fruit, Produce, Farm made cheese butter and Milk. Also a specialty Bakery with Artisian breads, muffins, homemade fudge and much more. We carry a full line of our own Jams &Preserves and Maple Syrup all made from our own fruit ! Tuckerman Farms and the Stoney Pitch Bakery located in our Red Barn Country Store at the farm! Various U-Pick for fruIts to through late fall. The Re
6. Fort Hill Cemetery
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4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By pamelab147 - Grand Island, United States
We went in just to see Seward and Tubman’s graves. We took a picture of the map at the entrance and that made it easy to find the plots. Well maintained and worth the trip in. Such a historical place.
7. Strawberry Fields Hydroponic Farm
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Picking strawberries from mid June through the end of October! Group tours and motor coach tours welcomed by appointment only! Call Linda for rates and dates available! Unique gift shop and free tastings too!
Reviewed By G2655BWgaryk - Clearwater, United States
You pick strawberry fields in season. Fantastic field of strawberries and a hugh field of sunflowers. The store has many items to purchase.
