Wilderfell

Attractions

Wine Trails

Keuka Lakes has the perfect climate for grapes, so you won’t want to miss the local wineries that taking advantage of that.

Here are a few of our favorites!

  • Bully Hill Vineyards has an amazing view and restaurant as well.
  • Yates Cellars is a 19th-century wine shop located in the Hampstead Mansion (built in 1838) and a Yates County Historic Landmark.
  • Heron Hill Winery is one of the closest to our cottage and is worth a visit.
  • Here is a full list of Keuka Lake’s Wineries. If that isn’t enough for you there are also Breweries and Distilleries and more wineries at nearby lakes, so don’t forget to check them out too!

The Great Outdoors

Keuka Lake is beautiful, and there are several places where you can take full advantage of the great outdoors here besides just out the backdoor!

Here are a few of our favorites!

  • Keuka Lake State Park & Keuka Outlet Trail
  • The Finger Lakes Museum in Branchport if you want to learn about the lake ecology
  • If you want to take a slight drive, we highly recommend Watkins Glen State Park.

Local Shopping

Keuka Lakes has some great local artisans and excellent antique stores, so don’t forget to hit the local shopping!

Here are a few of our favorites!

  • Branchport is just down the road and has The House of Leather for handmade Leather Goods and Crooked Lake Mercantile for Groceries and Gifts.
  • Hammondsport has a lovely little area with shops and food called Pultney Square.
  • Penn Yann’s Main Street has local shops with antiques, souvenirs, and a candy store. While there, don’t forget to head to Oak Hill Bulk Foods Inc. It is the best place to get groceries.
  • Don’t forget to keep and eye out for local craft, art, and antique markets/fairs.