The Finger Lakes region is about a five-hour drive from Manhattan, New York — but it feels like a whole different world.
The area boasts a total of 11 lakes, after which the region is aptly named. From hiking through state parks to strolling through wineries, there's something for all types of visitors to do year-round — but with the gorgeous foliage in the fall, it's a great autumn getaway.
Because the area covers so much ground, we teamed up with a local real-estate agent to get her insight on the best parts of the Finger Lakes to visit, no matter what you're looking for. With her guidance, we focused in on the areas around Canandaigua Lake, Keuka Lake, Seneca Lake, Cayuga Lake, Owasco Lake, and Skaneateles Lake.