Seneca Lake Fall Bucket List

Attend a Harvest-Themed Event

Red Cat’s Harvest Party at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards on Sunday, September 22 offers a fun day of awesome wine deals, live music, food and more!

This gorgeous season is deserving of a special celebration, full of good friends, great food, and fantastic wine in a beautiful setting. You’ll find all of this at the Harvest Dinner at Fox Run Vineyards on Friday, September 27.

Fall Fest at Three Brothers Wineries & Estates on Sunday, September 29 offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature, savor delicious food and craft beverages, shop local vendors, and create lasting memories.

Pick Grapes, Apples, and Pumpkins

Fulkerson Winery offers u-pick grapes and not just the usual suspects. They have a number of varieties available based upon the season and ripening schedules. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Apples & Moore located just outside the village of Watkins Glen offers dozens of varieties of apples, cider, cider donuts, and more.

The Pumpkin Stand is directly on the wine route on the east side of Seneca Lake, with u-pick pumpkins, a corn maze, hayrides, and more. Open daily from Labor Day until Halloween.

Take Yourself on a Fall Foliage Tour

Finger Lakes National Forest is somewhat hiding in plain sight. More than 16,000 acres of trails, gorges, and a variety of experiences from forests to pastures and everything in between. It’s a gorgeous place to see the leaves changing

Watkins Glen State Park (pictured) is one of the top attractions in New York State. 19 waterfalls along the Gorge Trail in less than 2 miles. Lots of steps, very worth it!

If you are looking for an easy, level walk or biking path, check out the Catharine Valley Trail. which you can pick up from trail heads in Watkins Glen and Montour Falls.

Sip Mulled Wine

Mulled wine is a soul-warming, cozy beverage that usually begins with red wine, spices, and maybe some fruit slices or a cinnamon stick for garnish.

You can find it along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail at Atwater Vineyards, Idol Ridge Winery, and Toast Winery throughout the fall season.