Since it was a nice day we decided to take a drive over to Keuka Lake and check out the little town of Hammondsport. This cute little village sits at the south end of Keuka (Q ka) Lake, which is two lakes west of Cayuga Lake. Keuka Lake is one of the few Y-shaped lakes in the world and considered by many to be the most scenic of the Finger Lakes...we definitely thought it was amazingly picturesque. Hammondsport was voted "Coolest Small Town in America" by readers of Budget Travel. It too is very picturesque with historic homes and buildings. The town square is filled with restaurants, boutiques, art galleries and antique shops. There are several museums in the area and many wineries that have wonderful views of the lake.
We spent the morning wandering through the shops along the square and exploring the waterfront before we had lunch. Then we spent a few hours enjoying The Finger Lakes Boating Museum. The museum traces the history of boat-building in the Finger Lakes dating back over 100 years. It's located in several historic buildings that were once part of the original Taylor Wine Company. Later in the afternoon we drove up the west side of the lake enjoying the views and a few local wineries.
Hammondsport, New York
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