Best things to do in Cayuga County

Cayuga County's Essential Journey

Cayuga County blends significant American history with the natural landscapes of the Finger Lakes. Visitors can explore the legacy of Harriet Tubman at her National Historical Park or view the world’s only complete Tiffany-designed interior at Willard Chapel. The region features the deep waters of Skaneateles and Owasco Lakes, alongside the dramatic 90-foot drop of Carpenter Falls. Cultural highlights include the whimsical ceramics of MacKenzie-Childs and the Sterling Renaissance Festival, while Fair Haven Beach State Park offers access to the bluffs and shores of Lake Ontario.

Cayuga County's Essential Journey — Map

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Harriet Tubman Home

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park is a US historical park in Auburn and Fleming, New York.

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Willard Chapel

The Willard Memorial Chapel and the adjoining Welch Memorial Hall are historic conjoined buildings located at 17 Nelson Street in Auburn,…

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Cayuga Museum of History and Art

Dr. Sylvester Willard Mansion, also known as the Willard-Case Mansion and the Cayuga Museum of History and Art, is a historic mansion and…

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Skaneateles Lake

Skaneateles Lake is one of the Finger Lakes in central New York in the United States.

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Sterling Renaissance Festival

Sterling Renaissance Festival is a Renaissance Festival that operates in Sterling, New York.

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MacKenzie-Childs

MacKenzie-Childs, Ltd. is a manufacturer of ceramics and home decor retailer.

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Fair Haven Beach State Park

Fair Haven Beach State Park is a 1,141-acre state park on the southeastern shore of Lake Ontario in upstate New York.

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Fillmore Glen State Park

Fillmore Glen State Park is a 941-acre state park located in the Finger Lakes region of New York adjacent to the Village of Moravia in…

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Fillmore Glen State Park

Fillmore Glen State Park is a 941-acre state park located in the Finger Lakes region of New York adjacent to the Village of Moravia in…

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Owasco Lake

Owasco Lake is the sixth largest and third easternmost of the Finger Lakes of New York in the United States.

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Carpenter Falls

A 90-foot waterfall located within the Bahar Nature Preserve on the western side of Skaneateles Lake. A steep trail provides access to views of the falls and the gorge leading toward the water.