What to do and see in New York, United States: The Best Bodies of Water

April 18, 2022 Kiesha Cripe

New York State has it all – booming metropolises, majestic waterfalls, mountains, wine country, chicken wings. Yes, NYC is a magnet for tourists, but an exploration of the rest of the state can be equally thrilling. The Finger Lakes Wine Region is a vision of serene waters, quaint B&Bs, and pretty vineyards. Movie buffs will love Rochester, home of the George Eastman House and one of the world’s most comprehensive film archives. On your way to Niagara Falls, stop in Buffalo to fuel up on spicy wings.
Restaurants in New York

1. Keuka Lake

NY 877-FUN-IN-NY (Toll-Free) [email protected] http://www.keukacreative.com
Excellent
86%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 50 reviews

Keuka Lake

One of the Finger Lakes in Upstate New York.

Reviewed By 288michellefarrat

Breathtaking views and great wine. Alot of wineries close and conveniently located. We just made it a day trip so we rushed through 3 wineries: Weis, Domaine LeSheurre had best views. Ravines had great wine tastings. Finished with a delicious dinner at the Switzerland inn which the sunset is one of our favorites. We loved our visit to Keuka Lake.

2. Mirror Lake

Mirror Lake Drive, Lake Placid, NY 12946 +1 518-637-6859 http://www.ausableriver.org/watershed/lakes/mirror-lake
Excellent
79%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1,026 reviews

Mirror Lake

Reviewed By luvtotravel6768 - Simcoe, Canada

Mirror Lake has it all - wonderful views; calm lake water; a 2.7 mile interlocking brick pathway all the way around, including part of the downtown street; a small sandy beach; a toboggan run in winter right onto the frozen lake!; kayaks to rent; flowers and flowering shrubs in May/June; and I must have forgotten something! We walked the loop 3 times during our week's stay, and saw walkers, joggers, families, mom's with strollers! Mirror Lake is well worth the stay in Lake Placid!

3. Skaneateles Lake

Skaneateles, NY +1 315-685-0552 http://townofskaneateles.com
Excellent
79%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 554 reviews

Skaneateles Lake

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.

4. Otsego Lake

Cooperstown, Otsego, NY +1 607-547-2543
Excellent
77%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 403 reviews

Otsego Lake

This picturesque nine-mile-long lake is the centerpiece of Cooperstown.

Reviewed By MajorkaCT

The lake and park are absolutely beautiful!! Very relaxing place to spend some down time while in town! The area is beautiful and it's a stunning lake and park!

5. Cayuga Lake

Ithaca, NY +1 607-273-3440 http://cayugalake.com/
Excellent
73%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 384 reviews

Cayuga Lake

One of the largest of New York's Finger Lakes, this area is used for swimming, boating, fishing and other outdoor recreational activities.

Reviewed By L8945JQdavidd - Philadelphia, United States

Spend an afternoon at Sheldrake and Luca Vineyards on lake Cayuga. Beautiful drive and beautiful scenery

6. Seneca Lake

NY +1 800-607-4552 [email protected] http://www.watkinsglenchamber.com
Excellent
62%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 37 reviews

Seneca Lake

One of the Finger Lakes in Upstate New York.

7. Lake Erie

Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6 reviews

Lake Erie

One of the Great Lakes that offers parks and beaches along its eastern shore in Upstate New York.

8. Lake Ontario

NY [email protected] http://www.lakeontario.org/
Excellent
52%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 25 reviews

Lake Ontario

One of the Great Lakes that is bordered by New York and Canada.

9. Hudson River

Excellent
51%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 41 reviews

Hudson River

A major river in New York that extends 300 miles from the Adirondacks to the Atlantic Ocean and flows through New York City.

10. Blue Mountain Lake

+1 518-352-7009 http://bluemountainrest.com
Excellent
60%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

Blue Mountain Lake

Lake resort area in the Adirondacks.

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