Seneca Springs Resort

Area Activities

Below is an alphabetical listing of the many available area activities. We can provide details and directions for any/all interests with our exclusive Seneca Springs concierge service, “Come See Ed,” where you will get the insider local scoop on directions and local activities:

Antiquing - We can provide a self guided tour to area shops & centers
Auto Racing - 12 miles from Watkins Glen Race Track and 8 miles from the Auto Museum
Ballooning - Try an elevated view of the beautiful Finger Lakes
Bicycling - Wonderful bike routes between the lakes and within the nearby National Forest
Bird Watching - Cornell’s Ornithology Lab & Sapsucker Woods, plus many parks & forests
Boating – Rentals on Seneca, Cayuga, & Keuka Lakes, or take a tour boat or dinner cruise
Cooking – Schedule a class at the New York Culinary & Wine Center
Dining – Let us help you find the best local lunch or delicious gourmet dinner.
Fishing – Area fishing spots, bait shops, and charters are available
Golf – Many area courses offer very reasonable greens fees and terrific scenery
Hiking - Directions and local tips for the best falls, swimming, views and picnic spots
History – Guide yourself to  area historical museums, markers, and restoration sights
Horseback Riding – Trail rides available within 3 miles of Seneca Springs
Music – Seasonal Concerts, Local Night Clubs, and Winery events
Soaring – Take a glider ride and visit the National Soaring Museum
Shopping – Village Center Shops, Malls, Discount Outlets, Antiques, Wegmans
Sightseeing – Beautiful lakes, parks, waterfalls, streams, forests, and meadows await
Swimming – Directions to the area’s best lake and gorge swimming spots, some w/bath houses
Theatre – Summer and Fall theater Groups perform in several area venues
Wine tasting – We are in the heart of the east Seneca Lake winery corridor, amidst 20 wineries

Resort Activities

For total relaxation, enjoy our leisurely country breakfast and spend the day at Seneca Springs Resort. Over 20 pairs of Adirondack chairs strategically placed throughout the property to maximize the views, privacy, and romantic environment for our guests.

Barbecue at our Picnic Pavilion, overlooking Seneca Lake
Basketball –Shoot hoops up at the clubhouse building
Evening Starlight Blazes in our unique Firepit
Fly fish in our stocked ponds, Texas Lake or secluded Echo Lake. Spinning rods available for guests
Golf – Hit balls on our driving range & putt on our practice green before heading out to a local course
Hike & Sightsee in your own 130 acre private nature preserve – 6 miles of trails
Horseshoes at the Pavilion – 2 regulation pits for friendly matchups
Picnicking – We provide coolers, lightweight chairs, and countless great picnic spots for your enjoyment
Star Gaze – Our private resort location provides optimum evening star extravaganzas
Relax on one of our porches, with a glass of New York’s finest, and enjoy the view, if you prefer!

Places of Interest

Cornell Campus – Plantation, Ornithology Lab, Sapsucker Woods, and much more
Corning - Antiquing, Museums, Shopping & Restaurants
Hammondsport – Charming Village Square, Shops, Curtiss-Wright Museum, nearby wineries
State Parks – Directions and local tips for the best falls, swimming, views and picnic spots

Seneca Springs Resort, P.O. Box 101, Route 414, Hector, NY | Phone: (607) 546-4066 | E-Mail: stay@senecasprings.com