Luxury holidays in Finger Lakes
Characterised by its gaping glaciers, rolling Riesling vineyards and dramatically-cut waterfalls, Finger Lakes is aptly named after its 11 lean lakes and bordering picket-fenced towns. Hike the bucolic trails of Buttermilk Falls that wind through grand gorges and ethereal cascades before cooling off in one of Cayuga Lake’s natural pools. Wine enthusiasts can hang up their hiking boots and head to Sheldrake Point Winery or Herman J. Wiemer Vineyard for a cream-of-the-crop Riesling; while lager lovers might be happier on the Finger Lakes Beer Trail.
When to go
Avoid the harsh winters and visit Finger Lakes during summer and autumn, when the grapes are freshly harvested and the lakes are at their warmest.