Guidebook for Marcellus
Parks & Nature
Our land has lots to explore with over a mile of trails - dozens of bird species, wild blackberries, trout, mushrooms, and a garden you are welcome to pick from. There's lots more within an hour's drive or less. Here is a sampling.
Less than 2 miles away, mature woods, gentle hills, several miles of well-marked trails.
9 locals recommend
Baltimore Woods Nature Center
4007 Bishop Hill RdLess than 2 miles away, mature woods, gentle hills, several miles of well-marked trails.
The closest of many dramatic waterfalls in the area. It is publicly accessible, a ten-minute walk from a parking area and about a mile above Skaneateles Lake.
19 locals recommend
Carpenter Falls
5986-6062 Appletree PointThe closest of many dramatic waterfalls in the area. It is publicly accessible, a ten-minute walk from a parking area and about a mile above Skaneateles Lake.
Trails with dramatic views along both sides of a glen that is filled with rushing water. Can be less crowded than some of the waterfall-based state parks in Ithaca.
57 locals recommend
Fillmore Glen State Park
4 S Main StTrails with dramatic views along both sides of a glen that is filled with rushing water. Can be less crowded than some of the waterfall-based state parks in Ithaca.
An exceptional land form with woodsy hiking trails about 30 minutes from the house. One trail along stone outcroppings traces the outline of a glacial plunge basin lake some 200 feet below you.
28 locals recommend
Clark Reservation State Park
6105 E Seneca TurnpikeAn exceptional land form with woodsy hiking trails about 30 minutes from the house. One trail along stone outcroppings traces the outline of a glacial plunge basin lake some 200 feet below you.
A mile of rocky shoreline along Lake Ontario, less than an hour from the house. Hiking trails, with one that brings you to a big heron rookery, which has a prehistoric, Dr. Seuss-like feel to it. The Nature Center is just a mile from the Sterling Renaissance Festival, and is a great place to cool off.
15 locals recommend
Sterling Nature Center
15730 Jensvold RdA mile of rocky shoreline along Lake Ontario, less than an hour from the house. Hiking trails, with one that brings you to a big heron rookery, which has a prehistoric, Dr. Seuss-like feel to it. The Nature Center is just a mile from the Sterling Renaissance Festival, and is a great place to cool off.
Arts & Culture
Auburn bills itself as 'History's Hometown'. A handful of unique attractions make the case.
Well-preserved home of William Seward, secretary of state under Lincoln, and the man responsible for purchase of Alaska.
36 locals recommend
Seward House Museum
33 South StWell-preserved home of William Seward, secretary of state under Lincoln, and the man responsible for purchase of Alaska.
Place where Tubman ran a modest home for the aged and spent the last years of her life.
52 locals recommend
Harriet Tubman Home
180 South StPlace where Tubman ran a modest home for the aged and spent the last years of her life.
Schweinfurth Art Center
205 Genesee StChanging, themed art exhibits throughout the year.
New in 2019, inspiring, interactive guide to key equal rights events and their location in New York State. A shop inside features local food products. An impressive statue of a determined Harriet Tubman stands in the plaza outside.
6 locals recommend
NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center
25 South StNew in 2019, inspiring, interactive guide to key equal rights events and their location in New York State. A shop inside features local food products. An impressive statue of a determined Harriet Tubman stands in the plaza outside.
Willard Memorial Chapel was the centerpiece of Auburn Theological Seminary, which moved to New York City in 1939. The chapel's interior—windows, mosaics and lights were designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, and it remains the last surviving complete installation by Tiffany.
7 locals recommend
Williard Memorial Chapel
17 Nelson StWillard Memorial Chapel was the centerpiece of Auburn Theological Seminary, which moved to New York City in 1939. The chapel's interior—windows, mosaics and lights were designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, and it remains the last surviving complete installation by Tiffany.
An August highlight, four weeks of world class musicians in an intimate setting. Saturday performances are at an outdoor pavilion overloking the lake at Anyela's Vineyards.
6 locals recommend
Skaneateles Festival
97 E Genesee StAn August highlight, four weeks of world class musicians in an intimate setting. Saturday performances are at an outdoor pavilion overloking the lake at Anyela's Vineyards.
Music of all sorts, classic to cabaret, late May to early June. Venues are spread throughout the Finger Lakes, including Skaneateles and Auburn.
Geneva Music Festival
124 N Main StMusic of all sorts, classic to cabaret, late May to early June. Venues are spread throughout the Finger Lakes, including Skaneateles and Auburn.
Ten minutes east on Rt. 20. Gorgeous views, apple products of all sorts, a distillery a concert venue. Check out their music schedule.
51 locals recommend
Beak & Skiff Apple Hill Campus & 1911 Tasting Room
2708 Cherry Valley TurnpikeTen minutes east on Rt. 20. Gorgeous views, apple products of all sorts, a distillery a concert venue. Check out their music schedule.
What's not to like about skilled musical theater actors performing glitzy summer shows with happy song and dance at a beautiful park overlooking one of the Finger Lakes? An offshoot worth exploring is The Pitch, where new musicals are presented by a three-person team in a cabaret setting at another theater closer to downtown Auburn.
33 locals recommend
Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
6877 E Lake RdWhat's not to like about skilled musical theater actors performing glitzy summer shows with happy song and dance at a beautiful park overlooking one of the Finger Lakes? An offshoot worth exploring is The Pitch, where new musicals are presented by a three-person team in a cabaret setting at another theater closer to downtown Auburn.
Just 100 years ago women received the right to vote in the U.S. and Seneca Falls was ground zero for the movement that brought it about. This well-designed park elevates the courageous people that made it happen. Be sure to visit Wesleyan Chapel, site of the First Women's Rights Convention.
51 locals recommend
Women's Rights National Historical Park
136 Fall StJust 100 years ago women received the right to vote in the U.S. and Seneca Falls was ground zero for the movement that brought it about. This well-designed park elevates the courageous people that made it happen. Be sure to visit Wesleyan Chapel, site of the First Women's Rights Convention.
Everything Else
Quaint village in a beautiful setting with restaurant and tavern, home of Wells College, close by the former home of the Cayuga Indian Nation.
22 locals recommend
Aurora
Quaint village in a beautiful setting with restaurant and tavern, home of Wells College, close by the former home of the Cayuga Indian Nation.
One of oldest maximum security prisons, and the oldest continuous employer, in New York State, located in the center of Auburn. Worth a drive around.
Auburn Correctional Facility
135 State StOne of oldest maximum security prisons, and the oldest continuous employer, in New York State, located in the center of Auburn. Worth a drive around.
A intriguing shop of crystals, tarot cards and incense, set off by itself on a country road less than a ten minute drive from here.
Sandalwood Stone
2926 Slate Hill RdA intriguing shop of crystals, tarot cards and incense, set off by itself on a country road less than a ten minute drive from here.
Essentials
Nojaim Brothers of Marcellus
27 E Main StWegmans
6789 E Genesee StTim's Pumpkin Patch
2901 Rose Hill RdEntertainment & Activities
Constant variety of national acts, music, comedy, theater and a small cinema.
13 locals recommend
Auburn Public Theater
8 Exchange StConstant variety of national acts, music, comedy, theater and a small cinema.
Clift Park
15 W Genesee StPublic swimming in the clearest of the Finger Lakes.
Ten minutes from the house, on Rt. 20. Fruit all growing season: strawberries, herries, raspberries and of ourse, apples.
8 locals recommend
Navarino Orchard
3655 Cherry Valley TurnpikeTen minutes from the house, on Rt. 20. Fruit all growing season: strawberries, herries, raspberries and of ourse, apples.
Suspend disbelief, enter a woodsy Renaissance village and be regaled by the entertainers who, incidentally, are also performing for Queen Elizabeth. Jousting, meaty turkey legs and comical performers are all part of the day's events. Tip: The festival opens at 11 am and the grand and boisterous context for the entire day, as well as an introduction to the most colorful performers, is presented at the opening.
23 locals recommend
Sterling Renaissance Festival
15385 Farden RdSuspend disbelief, enter a woodsy Renaissance village and be regaled by the entertainers who, incidentally, are also performing for Queen Elizabeth. Jousting, meaty turkey legs and comical performers are all part of the day's events. Tip: The festival opens at 11 am and the grand and boisterous context for the entire day, as well as an introduction to the most colorful performers, is presented at the opening.
Places to eat and drink in Skaneateles
Skaneateles has an abundance of restaurants and bars, and the competition keeps the quality high.
Skaneateles Bakery
19 Jordan StGood pastries, coffee, breakfast, sandwiches.
High quality food, overseen by a great chef, Ed Moro. In Auburn, Moro's Table is a larger version with a bigger menu.
7 locals recommend
Moro's Kitchen
28 Jordan StHigh quality food, overseen by a great chef, Ed Moro. In Auburn, Moro's Table is a larger version with a bigger menu.
Small and intimate, their tapas-style plates are consistently good, and they have the best pizza in town.
18 locals recommend
Gilda's Skaneateles
12 W Genesee StSmall and intimate, their tapas-style plates are consistently good, and they have the best pizza in town.
Finger Lakes On Tap
35 Fennell StSixty-some beers on tap, almost all from New York State.
Doug's Fish Fry
8 Jordan StQuality fried seafood, period.
Gorgeous Mexican-style restaurant honoring Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo.
22 locals recommend
Elephant and The Dove
9 E Genesee StGorgeous Mexican-style restaurant honoring Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo.
Classic historic stage-stop inn. Casual dining in the bar, more formal dining room on the other side of the lobby. Breakfast buffet on the porch offers a beautiful view of Skaneateles Lake.
41 locals recommend
The Sherwood Inn
26 W Genesee StClassic historic stage-stop inn. Casual dining in the bar, more formal dining room on the other side of the lobby. Breakfast buffet on the porch offers a beautiful view of Skaneateles Lake.
Relaxed, friendly brewery, open weekends, often hosts local musicians and a food truck.
7 locals recommend
Skaneateles Brewery
4022 Mill RdRelaxed, friendly brewery, open weekends, often hosts local musicians and a food truck.
Places to eat and drink in Auburn
There are several breweries in Auburn and this one has everything going for it - great corner location-within view of Auburn Correctional Facility, a funky historic theme and some of the best beer and food in the area. Busy most days, most times.
47 locals recommend
Prison City Pub and Brewery
28 State StThere are several breweries in Auburn and this one has everything going for it - great corner location-within view of Auburn Correctional Facility, a funky historic theme and some of the best beer and food in the area. Busy most days, most times.
Consistently high quality dining. Chef Ed Moro has another restaurant in Skaneateles, Moro's Kitchen, but the Auburn one is his flagship.
21 locals recommend
Moro's Table
1 E Genesee StConsistently high quality dining. Chef Ed Moro has another restaurant in Skaneateles, Moro's Kitchen, but the Auburn one is his flagship.