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Seneca Lake
Seneca Lake · When it rains

When the lake's grey.

The tasting room with a fire going. The bookstore that doesn't mind if you stay two hours. The museum nobody on TripAdvisor mentions. Rain on a lake is one of the better problems to have.

Wineries

1 stop
  • Hector
    Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
    Editor's pick

    One of the oldest family-run estates on Seneca — the original home of Red Cat. Live music on weekends and a tasting deck with lake views. A required stop once.

Breweries

1 stop
  • Valois
    Lucky Hare Brewing

    Hector's local taproom — unpretentious, well-made beer, a dog-friendly porch.