Jennie’s guidebook
Shopping
Open seasonally, this little building hosts local artists and creative workshops. Check out the website for information on hours and events!
17 locals recommend
Hector Handmade
5344 NY-414Open seasonally, this little building hosts local artists and creative workshops. Check out the website for information on hours and events!
Also in my favorite winery category but exploring Rasta's collection of funky clothing and chunky bohemian jewelry could keep you busy for hours! Also check out a monthly outdoor market called Sip and Shop hosted there every third Sunday of the month.
15 locals recommend
Rasta Ranch Vineyards
5882 NY-414Also in my favorite winery category but exploring Rasta's collection of funky clothing and chunky bohemian jewelry could keep you busy for hours! Also check out a monthly outdoor market called Sip and Shop hosted there every third Sunday of the month.
Good for the basics with a CVS pharmacy in the plaza, Wrights beverage selsl beer, wine and liquor next door.
29 locals recommend
TOPS Friendly Markets
504 1/2 S Franklin StGood for the basics with a CVS pharmacy in the plaza, Wrights beverage selsl beer, wine and liquor next door.
Food scene
Hometown diner at its best. Toni is a pillar of the community and she will make your feel right at home while serving you fantastic food.
28 locals recommend
Toni's Diner
3631 Tichenor RdHometown diner at its best. Toni is a pillar of the community and she will make your feel right at home while serving you fantastic food.
Salads, soups and huge sandwiches all with a great view and even better people.
71 locals recommend
The Elf In The Oak
4221 NY-414Salads, soups and huge sandwiches all with a great view and even better people.
The original farm to table experience. The pulled pork and catfish are favorites among the locals. Great wine selection and wonderful cocktails. Open seasonally.
149 locals recommend
Stonecat Cafe: Regional Cuisine & Bar
5315 NY-414The original farm to table experience. The pulled pork and catfish are favorites among the locals. Great wine selection and wonderful cocktails. Open seasonally.
You simply won't believe the food coming out of this small unassuming ice cream stand. Breakfast, lunch and dinner! Johnny and Reagan's place is an absolute GEM!
Johnny's Kitchen
You simply won't believe the food coming out of this small unassuming ice cream stand. Breakfast, lunch and dinner! Johnny and Reagan's place is an absolute GEM!
Wide variety of traditional Thai cuisine. Everything is delicious! BYOB.
56 locals recommend
Thai Elephants
133 E 4th StWide variety of traditional Thai cuisine. Everything is delicious! BYOB.
High quality small plates in a cozy setting. Great wine and cider selection. The menu changes often and never disappoints!
65 locals recommend
Graft wine + cider bar
204 N Franklin StHigh quality small plates in a cozy setting. Great wine and cider selection. The menu changes often and never disappoints!
Casual classic Italian American and pizza place. Tried and true!
70 locals recommend
Jerlando's Ristorante & Pizza Company
400 N Franklin StCasual classic Italian American and pizza place. Tried and true!
Really good subs and sandwiches for carry out or dine in. Awesome selection of salads, meats and seafood at the deli counter.
15 locals recommend
Holy Cow Deli
410 South Franklin StreetReally good subs and sandwiches for carry out or dine in. Awesome selection of salads, meats and seafood at the deli counter.
Enjoy the lake view and full bar on a quiet road. Casual fare, salads and great specials.
Hector Hideaway
Enjoy the lake view and full bar on a quiet road. Casual fare, salads and great specials.
Babe's Burger
Best burgers and fries in town!
Homemade bagels, pastries, sandwiches and coffee in a sweet atmosphere. Get there early for the bagels!
The Blackberry Inn Kitchen
Homemade bagels, pastries, sandwiches and coffee in a sweet atmosphere. Get there early for the bagels!
A true culinary experience! The breads and spreads alone are worth a visit but the entire menu is so good!
75 locals recommend
Dano's Heuriger On Seneca
9564 NY-414A true culinary experience! The breads and spreads alone are worth a visit but the entire menu is so good!
Wineries
HWC has a special place in my heart as I worked here for many years. Fantastic dry wines with a super friendly, knowledgeable staff. You will often find the place full of locals. Great people and great wine.
55 locals recommend
Hector Wine Company
5610 NY-414HWC has a special place in my heart as I worked here for many years. Fantastic dry wines with a super friendly, knowledgeable staff. You will often find the place full of locals. Great people and great wine.
One of the best! Bollicini is my absolute favorite bubbly in the area but all of their wines are delicious. Check out bocce ball, food trucks and live music in the summer.
60 locals recommend
Damiani Wine Cellars
4704 NY-414One of the best! Bollicini is my absolute favorite bubbly in the area but all of their wines are delicious. Check out bocce ball, food trucks and live music in the summer.
This place is off the beaten path with an expansive sunset view. Remarkable wines, food and even a dog park!
38 locals recommend
Boundary Breaks Vineyard
1568 Porter Covert RdThis place is off the beaten path with an expansive sunset view. Remarkable wines, food and even a dog park!
Nothing like hanging out on their deck or in the tasting room sipping lovely wine and enjoying that famous view. Small plates available and later hours with music on summer nights. Seriously the perfect sunset spot!
37 locals recommend
Atwater Estate Vineyards, LLC
5055 NY-414Nothing like hanging out on their deck or in the tasting room sipping lovely wine and enjoying that famous view. Small plates available and later hours with music on summer nights. Seriously the perfect sunset spot!
Stop in for a cheese plate, one of their famous Rieslings or an espresso.
38 locals recommend
Red Newt Cellars Winery and Bistro
3675 Tichenor RdStop in for a cheese plate, one of their famous Rieslings or an espresso.
Specializing in Rieslings and Pinot Noir. Lovely wines and a cool atmosphere. No Reservations required a the Salon or make an appointment with the small staff for a more formal tasting in the Summer House.
14 locals recommend
Forge Cellars
3775 Mathews RdSpecializing in Rieslings and Pinot Noir. Lovely wines and a cool atmosphere. No Reservations required a the Salon or make an appointment with the small staff for a more formal tasting in the Summer House.
Monday Night Blues with Brett Beardslee is a must see throughout summer and fall. Wine for good times, local beer and cocktails.
15 locals recommend
Rasta Ranch Vineyards
5882 NY-414Monday Night Blues with Brett Beardslee is a must see throughout summer and fall. Wine for good times, local beer and cocktails.
I love the Tattooed Lady sparkling wine. Owner and wine maker Liz (also a tattooed lady :) ) makes this relaxed atmosphere even better if you are lucky enough to catch her in the tasting room. Great staff, friendly service and more incredible views!
12 locals recommend
Leidenfrost Vineyards
5677 NY-414I love the Tattooed Lady sparkling wine. Owner and wine maker Liz (also a tattooed lady :) ) makes this relaxed atmosphere even better if you are lucky enough to catch her in the tasting room. Great staff, friendly service and more incredible views!
Breweries, Distilleries, Cider Houses
Awesome beer! Small place but tons of room outside. Check out Babes Burger while you are there!
63 locals recommend
Lucky Hare Brewing Company
6085 Beckhorn RdAwesome beer! Small place but tons of room outside. Check out Babes Burger while you are there!
Large brewery with a full menu and tons of outdoor space. Live music and trivia!
125 locals recommend
Grist Iron Brewing Company
4880 NY-414Large brewery with a full menu and tons of outdoor space. Live music and trivia!
Incredible beer, incredible view and one incredible sandwich, a beef on weck, on the menu. A great live music scene.
132 locals recommend
Two Goats Brewing
5027 NY-414Incredible beer, incredible view and one incredible sandwich, a beef on weck, on the menu. A great live music scene.
Beautiful location in a charming rural setting. Amazing cider and food.
86 locals recommend
Finger Lakes Cider House
4017 Hickok RdBeautiful location in a charming rural setting. Amazing cider and food.
Traditional pizzeria with quality beer. The often have host live music.
64 locals recommend
Scale House Brewery
5930 NY-414Traditional pizzeria with quality beer. The often have host live music.
Parks and Nature
Sweet swimming beach, day use recreation area and boat launch. Perfect place to pull off for a picnic or take a dip in Seneca Lake.
17 locals recommend
Smith Memorial Park
5303 Park AveSweet swimming beach, day use recreation area and boat launch. Perfect place to pull off for a picnic or take a dip in Seneca Lake.
Miles of hiking, skiing, biking, horseback, and snowmobile trails. The only National Forest in NY state. A treasure. A easy and quick 30-45 minute hike that we love to take our dogs on is called the Ravine Loop Trail.
Finger Lakes National Forest, Hector, NY 14886, USA
Miles of hiking, skiing, biking, horseback, and snowmobile trails. The only National Forest in NY state. A treasure. A easy and quick 30-45 minute hike that we love to take our dogs on is called the Ravine Loop Trail.
Great day use and covered picnic area with charcoal grills. No lifeguard on duty but there is a boat launch. Great place to find lake glass.
21 locals recommend
Lodi Point State Marine Park
8403 Old Lake RdGreat day use and covered picnic area with charcoal grills. No lifeguard on duty but there is a boat launch. Great place to find lake glass.
A must see when in the area. It can get busy but it is very stunning and not a difficult walk as long as you are ok with stairs.
437 locals recommend
Watkins Glen State Park
1009 N Franklin StA must see when in the area. It can get busy but it is very stunning and not a difficult walk as long as you are ok with stairs.
Sightseeing and Entertainment
Privately owned horseback riding ranch tucked inside the National Forest. Kelly will make even the most inexperienced rider feel comfortable with her beautiful horses.
6 locals recommend
D & K Ranch
3010 Clark RdPrivately owned horseback riding ranch tucked inside the National Forest. Kelly will make even the most inexperienced rider feel comfortable with her beautiful horses.
Sail on Seneca Lake on the beautiful wooden schooner "True Love" Multiple sails a day including nightly sunset sails. You will fall in love with the area even more once you sail on Seneca Lake. Reservations required.
31 locals recommend
Schooner Excursions, Inc.
Sail on Seneca Lake on the beautiful wooden schooner "True Love" Multiple sails a day including nightly sunset sails. You will fall in love with the area even more once you sail on Seneca Lake. Reservations required.
Nascar is the most well known race but there are races of all sorts all season long. The Grand Prix Festival is an awesome town wide racing event featuring vintage cars in September.
132 locals recommend
Watkins Glen International
2790 County Route 16Nascar is the most well known race but there are races of all sorts all season long. The Grand Prix Festival is an awesome town wide racing event featuring vintage cars in September.
Corning Museum of Glass
1 Museum WayUnique and family friendly daytime fun!
Check out the adorable goats and try some amazing cheese!
17 locals recommend
Lively Run Dairy Farm and Creamery
8978 Co Rd 142Check out the adorable goats and try some amazing cheese!
Groceries and Essentials
A full farm market of local, in season vegetables, fruits with bread, meats, cheese and more!
Burdett exchange
A full farm market of local, in season vegetables, fruits with bread, meats, cheese and more!
Within the winery is a small but well stocked artisan grocery including local meats, cheeses, bread, eggs, pastas, coffee etc. True tastes of the Finger Lakes and you can shop while you have some wine!
55 locals recommend
Hector Wine Company
5610 NY-414Within the winery is a small but well stocked artisan grocery including local meats, cheeses, bread, eggs, pastas, coffee etc. True tastes of the Finger Lakes and you can shop while you have some wine!