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Explore Watkins Glen

With so many wineries, breweries, craft spirits, and hard ciders available to sample and savor, you can create an entire experience around tastings! The Finger Lakes has an international reputation when it comes to wine. The hills surrounding Seneca Lake are dotted with dozens of wineries. Watkins Glen and Schuyler County are also home to the region’s first stand-alone distillery and the area’s only option for tasting dozens of bourbons.

Points of Interest

The Finger Lakes Beer Trail also winds its way through Schuyler County and the Finger Lakes. Craft beer enthusiasts can try hand-crafted pale ale, amber lager, stout, sour, or any number of specialty offerings at one of the many microbreweries in the region. 

The Seneca Lake Wine Trail is one of the largest and most active wine trails in the east that includes 29 member wineries. Our member wineries offer unique expereince all year round, each offering a unique experience and assortment of wines.

Finger Lakes Wine Rack Tours is a local wine country guide who will lead you to old favorites and new delights in the beautiful Finger Lakes. They offer customized tours for 2-6 wine enthusiasts uniquely and individually tailored.