Lodi, NY, is in the heart of Finger Lakes wine country and is surrounded by many creameries, breweries, wineries, the National Forest, and Lodi Point State Park. The state park offers a boat launch, kayaking, walking beach and picnic facilities, while the National Forest and nearby Watkins Glen State Park offer some of the finest and majestic walking trails and gorges on the east coast.
Along the trail are several eateries, including Stonecat Café (5 minutes south), Boars Nest sports bar & grill, and Hector Hideaway. 30 minutes north is the historical city of Geneva with many restaurants and shops. To the south is Watkins Glen, home of The Glen speedway and NASCAR racing. 20 minutes east is the village of Trumansburg; a bustling main street with a mix of old rural and modern funk, featuring antiques, dining, bars, and nightlife. Between Trumansburg and the city of Ithaca is Taughannock State Park with a 215 foot waterfall and hiking trail. Ithaca itself offers a wide variety of international cuisine, music venues, and the renowned Ithaca Commons shopping district.
With so much to offer, there is always something to do in the Finger Lakes – and Seneca Lake is the heart of the district.
The Finger Lakes are made up of extensive farming communities. Uber/Lyft generally do not exist here. Local car and tour services are available for wine and beer tours. We will be happy to supply you with a list of companies should you be interested in booking a designated driver. Additionally, Cottage Views will be happy to help put together an itinerary for you. Feel free to email CottageViews@aol.com
DATES TO KEEP IN MIND FOR 2026*
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Valentine’s Day – Saturday, Feb. 14 (President’s weekend)
Seneca Lake Wine & Chocolate Weekend – Feb. 20-21
Seneca Lake Spring Wine & Cheese Weekend – April 17-18
Memorial Day Weekend – May 22-25
Seneca Lake Smokin’ Summer Kick Off – June 5-6
Geneva’s annual Rose Soiree – Saturday, June 13
Juneteenth – Friday, June 19
Father’s Day – Sunday, June 21
Fourth of July weekend 2026 – Friday, July 3 – Sunday, July 5
Grassroots Music Festival, Trumansburg – July 16-19
Annual Pickin’ in the Pasture festival – Aug. 20 – 22
Labor Day weekend 2026 – Sept. 4 – 7
Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s weekend – Oct. 9 – 12
Veteran’s Day 2026 – Wednesday, November 11
Seneca Lake November Deck the Halls weekend – November 20-21
Thanksgiving Day 2026 – Thursday, November 26
Seneca Lake December Deck the Halls weekend – December 4-5
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Recommended Car Services:
Main Street Drivers – James – (888) 327-4460
Imperial Limo – Enzo – (800) 303-6100
Grapevine Country Tours – Bonnie – (800) 536-8123
FLX Best – Stacy – (607) 441-9463
Pico’s Transit Authority – Mike – (607) 767-5528
Please Note: Event dates for The Glen race track have changed this year.
NASCAR weekend – May 8-10, 2026
Corvette weekend – May 15-16, 2026
6 Hours of the Glen endurance race – June 25-28, 2026
Vintage Grand Prix weekend – September 11-13, 2026
Links to some of our favorite places:
Culinary
Coltivare Culinary Center – Ithaca
NY Wine and Culinary Center – Canandaigua
Nightlife/Theater
State Theatre, Ithaca (live performances)
The Hangar Theatre, Ithaca (live performances/plays)
Smith Opera House, Geneva (live performances)
Sports/Hiking
D & K Ranch Horseback riding
True Love Schooner Sailboat cruise on Seneca
Captain Bill’s Seneca Lake Sightseeing Cruise
Taughannock State Park and Waterfall
Cottage Views Lodging
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